Vintage postcard of the Grand Canyon |
Even though the internet is a marvelous resource, I still enjoy getting a map at the visitor center as we arrive in each new state. They can be fun to look at just to see what silly names have been given to towns, rivers, lakes and mountains. If I’m the passenger in the car it also gives me something to do...to find someplace to discover along our route. So I pulled out our map of Arizona and started looking at all the attractions that were shown on the map….the little places that are not so well known.
Wupatki Pueblo near Flagstaff |
The rest of our trip became an adventure in finding the places that sounded like fun enough to visit. My husband has always been interested in the cultures of ancient peoples so we explored quite a few Native American cave dwellings. We learned about these early Americans and enjoyed some beautiful scenery along the way. Montezuma's Well may not be as well known as Montezuma's Castle but we found it to be just as interesting in a different way. It was like an oasis in the middle of the desert. Following the pathways nearby we discovered some cool peaceful areas with plant life and a little spring with some clear, cold water.
Montezuma's Castle |
Montezuma's Well |
Tonto National Monument |
Our last stop on our “what’s next on the map?” trip was Tombstone, Arizona. We needed a place to find lunch and thought that would be a good place. We had no idea what we were about to stumble upon. Southwest of Tucson and not really on the way to anywhere else, Tombstone is a destination worth going out of your way to visit. Instead of just spending an hour for lunch, we spent the remainder of the day in this small town.
World's largest rosebush |
For more information on a trip to the state of Arizona, the official website is arizonaguide.com and you can even send an epostcard to someone while you are exploring their website.
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