On January 16, 2010 the See The Southwest Family, visited the Vulture Gold Mine in Wickenburg, Arizona. Before we visited the Vulture Mine we spent some time in Wickenburg exploring the Desert Caballeros Western Museum and learning about the Hassayampa River Preserve. But this was all a warm-up for our visit to the Vulture Mine. [...]

Standing on the rim of the Grand Canyon is a humbling experience. The enormous vistas make you feel so small and the wonder and beauty creeps into your soul. The first time you look out over the Grand Canyon, you will find it almost impossible to believe. It’s so big, so deep, so impressive, it [...]

Tombstone, Arizona, may be one of the most haunted cities in the country. That’s not surprising considering it proudly held the title as one of the most violent towns in the U.S. back in the early days. Tombstone’s post office was established in December 1878, thanks to the discovery of silver by  Ed Schieffelin. According [...]

Tucked into the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness in Arizona and Utah, are a series of amazing slot canyons that you have to see to believe. Paria Canyon is the most famous and among the longest and deepest slot canyons in the world. Paria (originally spelled Pareah) is a Ute Indian word meaning “salty” or “muddy water” [...]

Jerome, Arizona, has a unique and exciting history. In the late 1800s, copper was discovered and the mining boom began. During its heyday, the copper mine produced an astonishing 3 million pounds of copper per month (not to mention a nice bit of gold and silver as well) At its high point, Jerome’s population peaked [...]

{openx:5}If you like outdoor adventure Northern Arizona is the place for you, with endless places to hike, mountain bike, rock climb or just take a scenic drive, everyone can find an outdoor activity that suits them. But if you’re looking for something new and out of the ordinary to explore be sure to spend an [...]

{openx:5}Northern Arizona is known for jaw-dropping landscapes, cosmic geologic structures, heavenly skies, and more recently, good beer. So if you enjoy a cold pint after a long day of exploring the many wonders of Northern Arizona here are three microbreweries that will serve ‘em cold and please your palate. Beaver Street Brewery 11 S. Beaver [...]

{openx:5}Of all the magnificent and breathtaking geologic sites around Flagstaff, Arizona, Red Mountain may not be very well known, but is definitely one of the most fun to spend a day exploring. Marking the halfway point between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon, Red Mountain is easy to get to and a great hike for all [...]

{openx:1}Wickenburg, Arizona sits along the banks of Hassayampa Creek. The town was established as a supply depot for the Vulture Mine, discovered in 1852 by Henry Wickenburg, after whom the town is named. By 1870, almost 500 people lived in Wickenburg, providing supplies and workers for the mine — throughout its lifetime, the Vulture produced [...]

{openx:1}Azaiampa is a Native American word from the Hohokam people which means “water that is hidden.” The settlers in the area adapted the word to Hassayampa because it sounded more Spanish. One of the translations of “Hassayampa” is “the river which flows upside down.” In either case, it marks the spot of a river that [...]