Catch the Gold Rush in Wickenburg
The town of Wickenburg, less than an hour away from Phoenix is hosting their 62nd annual Gold Rush Days. Known for its western ambience, Wickenburg is committed to preserving the traditions of the Wild West.
Named as “One of the Best of the West 101 Top Western Events for 2010” by the publishers of American Cowboy Magazine, the festivities begin with an old fashioned gunslinger shootout. Cowboys from all over the country gather on Saturday and Sunday afternoon to participate in the Senior Pro...
January 27th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: concert, featuredarticle, festival, rodeo, Wickenburg
Beat the Heat … Head to Prescott Part 1
... and great art galleries and restaurants. But on my most recent road trip, I opted to take a more leisurely and scenic route that took me through Wickenburg, Congress, Yarnell, Peeples Valley and Wilhoit.
My main motivation for taking the back roads was to see Frog Rock, an actual rock painted green by Sara Perkins, a homesteader’s wife, in 1928. It has become quite the landmark ever since. The town’s folk of Congress, AZ have kept it green to this day!
From Congress driving...
July 30th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Congress, Driving in Arizona, Frog rock, Peeples Valley, Prescott, Road Trips, Scenic & Short Trips, Thumb butte, Wickenburg, Wilhoit, Yarnell
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