What to do in Globe-Miami if you only have a few hours…. Many people in Arizona will say they have “driven through” the Globe-Miami area. This usually means they were on Highway 60 heading somewhere else, stopped long enough for a brief pit stop at a gas station or fast …
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The Winchester, Part 1
The Winchester Rifle Model 1873 was “The gun that won the West.” At least, that’s what I read in one of the opening frames of the movie, Winchester 73, a classic black and white Western from 1950 staring Jimmy Stewart. In the film, a special “One of One Thousand” version …
Read More »Six Myths of Buying Turquoise
The Smithsonian has called turquoise the most” important defining gem stone in Southwest jewelry,” and suggested in THIS article that turquoise is becoming almost more valuable than diamonds. Buyers who wish to make the most of their investment in turquoise should be aware of these six myths of buying turquoise. …
Read More »Playground Grand Opening Saturday at Mine Park
GLOBE- The historic Old Dominion Mine Park will host an official grand opening for its’ expanded playground for kids on Saturday, February 3rd at 2pm. Although kids have been enjoying it for some time during the ongoing improvements, the formal grand opening ceremony for the playground is this weekend. The …
Read More »Ziplining: Experience the New West Adventure
>What started out as a working cattle ranch, Arizona Zipline Adventures (AZA) is now the site of Southern Arizona’s first and fastest Zipline EcoTour as well as an outdoor adventure hub located on the backside of Mt. Lemmon and southern Pinal County. AZA is nestled at the base of the …
Read More »Chrysotile, Arizona: First Hand accounts of life at an Asbestos Mine
Chrysotile, Arizona was home to one of Arizona’s most prolific asbestos mines in the early 1900s. At the time there were over a hundred and fifty of these mines found throughout Central Arizona, largely concentrated in the Salt River region. Collectively they produced some 75,000 tons of asbestos from 1913 …
Read More »Headstones And History: The Find A Grave Project
“Be careful when you step on a grave. With all this rain the ground is soft. You may sink a little bit,” says Joe, “and that’s scary.” Wearing long pants, sturdy shoes and broad rimmed hats, Joe Skamel, a local volunteer for Find A Grave and I begin our field …
Read More »Old Dominion Mine Park in Globe to host Dogtoberfest October 28th
This October Globe will be going to the dogs – and there is quite a bit of excitement about it! The first ever Dogtoberfest Celebration will take place at the Old Dominion Mine Park (ODMP) on Saturday, October 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring a Bark in the …
Read More »Travelers discover AirBnB Hosts in Globe-Miami
By Patti Daley Travelers who are looking for a more local and authentic experience are flocking to AirBnB which can be cheaper than a hotel – and cozier. Here in Globe-Miami there are a handful of hosts and a growing number of listings which include everything from private bedrooms and …
Read More »New Attraction in Globe, Arizona designed to Haunt Visitors
All the pounding and sawing inside the historic jail in Globe over the month of August has raised questions about the possibility of sinister happenings in these parts. Tales of crazed zombies desperately scratching at windows and the sounds of unearthly moans emanating from the ghostly throats of long-gone prisoners …
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