GLOBE- The grand opening of the “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” photo exhibit at the Gila County Historical Museum will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16th. Join the museum members for a variety of fun and informative activities. In addition to the photo display and guided museum tours, car enthusiasts may enjoy …
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Gila Countys’ Rosa McKay: Champion of women’s rights
She was knocked down by gunmen as she marched into the Bisbee Western Union office, but that did not deter Rosa McKay from sending a telegram to President Woodrow Wilson requesting “protection for the women and children of the Warren District.” It was July 12, 1918, and Cochise County …
Read More »29th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival celebrates copper
SUPERIOR – The annual festival will be held March 17th – 19th beginning with a kick off Friday night at 5 pm with live music, carnival, vendors with yummy food and great retail items along with a beer garden. Saturday the event begins at 10 am with the traditional …
Read More »Peak Wildflower Season in Globe-Miami
The desert comes alive with wildflowers every spring and one of the best places to see the variety which erupts each March/April is the drive up from the Valley to Globe-Miami along highway 60. Every spring, swaths of Mexican Gold poppies bloom along highway 60 lure photographers and petal-peepers to …
Read More »Verde Canyon Railroad offers Valentine’s Day experience
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, on February 11, 12 and 14, 2017, Verde Canyon Railroad “sweetens” the experience aboard its most popular event, Chocolate Lovers’ Train. Where else can passengers enjoy a flight of wine and chocolate decadence while catching a glimpse of bald eagles in flight? Guest ContributorGuest …
Read More »Why we love rafting the Salt.
Rafting season along the Salt River typically begins in early March 4th depending on rainfall. Companies begin booking reservations and it’s always a good idea to get your reservation in early. We’ve listed the four rafting companies that work the Salt River every year and encourage you to check out …
Read More »Exploring the Globe Cemetery.And some of its lesser known stories
With its weathered, and often cracked headstones dating back to the late 1800s, it’s easy to let the Globe Cemetery capture the imagination. Covering roughly 32 acres of land in the hills on the west end of town, its entry lined with tall, ominous cypress trees (also known as graveyard …
Read More »Superior Home & Building Tour to run January 28th-29th
SUPERIOR- The doors to Superior are open to all who want to learn about our community and have a great time. The doors to the Town, as well as doors to several homes and buildings, are wide open for our annual Home and Building Tour. You’ll see an eclectic assortment …
Read More »A Greek Monastery in the Sonoran Desert
This was first published in print for our Winter Issue in 2011 and later published online, February 5th, 2011. I had heard about St.Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery (located just south of Florence) years ago, and I finally made the time to visit it in June 2011. Although I am not Orthodox, …
Read More »Photographers and visitors flock to Besh Ba Gowah to view luminarias on Dec. 18th
Don’t miss Globe’s most famously festive holiday event: the one-night-only Festival of Lights when more than 1,000 luminarias light the walls of the rebuilt Besh Ba Gowah pueblo archaeological park in the city of Globe. Admission is free (donations always welcome, though); events start at sunset with a charming evening of breathtaking beauty, …
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