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Wickenburg’s Official Visitor Guide Greetings from our Mayor Welcome to Wickenburg – where the Western culture and spirit are alive today, and where you will discover Wickenburg’s rich tradition of oldfashioned fun and hospitality. Take a step back in time at the Smithsonian-affiliated Desert Caballeros Western Museum, the Old Train Depot and Visitor Center, and the Vulture Mine. Afterward, get caught up on some of today’s best national touring productions at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, or visit one of our many roping arenas that have made Wickenburg the “Team Roping Capital of the World.” Come explore the high Sonoran Desert with a round of golf at one our top-rated golf courses or a visit to the Hassayampa River Preserve for some bird watching or to just relax and enjoy the beauty. Take in a weekend at one of the worldrenowned dude ranches, or set off on one of the many trails
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A trip to Wickenburg cannot be called complete without a stroll down Frontier Street where the present meets the past. The true story of the West cannot be told without the tales of Wickenburg, and many of those are found on what used to be known as Old Railroad Street. When one begins to stroll up Frontier Street from the south and walking in a northerly direction, they are immediately embraced by the first must-see piece of history, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. DCWM welcomes and enriches diverse audiences by inspiring an appreciation of the art and history of the American West through creative exhibitions and educational programs that preserve the West’s cultural legacy. The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is a nationally recognized center for Western art, history, and culture, and includes its “Speaking of Wickenburg” exhibit. This ongoing presentation offers the experience of living in the Old West and Wickenburg just after the turn into the 20th century, as Arizona neared statehood. It’s a wonderful opportunity to encounter the spaces, places, and people of Wickenburg as you wander the streets of the town, visit a Victorian-era home and a Western-style ranch – all inside the museum. The next stop after visiting the museum and continuing north, the traveler will come to Helm Barber Shop, which now houses a sandwich shop called “The Local Press.” Miners and ranch hands had a real need for a barber and bath shop. Visitors will then meet Mrs. Elizabeth Smith in front of the Vernetta Hotel, now known as the Hassayampa Building. Smith is depicted in a life-size sculpture, one of many around town. The Vernetta Hotel was originally a hotel specifically built to serve overnight railroad passengers and early day tourists to Wickenburg and Castle Hot Springs. Mrs. Smith, a businesswoman from the East, contracted one of Arizona’s finest architects at that time, Mr. James Creighton, to design and build the hotel. The building was heated by nine fireplaces, has a community kitchen and an outdoor barbecue area. The building now contains offices for Spring/Summer 2020
Remuda Ranch. Continuing north on the eastern side of Frontier Street, tourists will come upon the “Old Brick Post Office,” which now is home to Western Laundry. Built in 1930 and before the time of covered sidewalks, a single window served the people who arrived on horseback to retrieve their mail. It very well may have been a forerunner to the drive-thru windows of today. Cross Frontier Street to the western side, and visitors will approach Railroad Engine No. 761 and Drover Caboose. Atkinson, Topeka, and Santa Fe Engine No. 761 was one of the workhorses when the main line was built in 1890. The 1900 series Southern Pacific Drover Caboose was purchased by the Wellik Foundation in 2003, and is managed by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce as specified by the foundation’s benefactor, the late Viola Wellik. It’s one of the many treasures of historic Wickenburg. A stroll beyond the caboose, and tourists will meet a teacher arriving in Wickenburg after disembarking from a train -- another popular sculpture. Move past the teacher, and visitors have closed in on the Santa Fe Depot (1895) from which the teacher would have left the train. The railroad line seen is called the “Peavine Line” and was built in 1893 connecting Phoenix and Prescott. The Town of Wickenburg acquired the station from the Santa Fe Railroad in 1984. The depot was restored and dedicated as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce in 1987, and the chamber maintains it as the official Wickenburg Visitor’s Center. Farther north and back on the eastern side of Frontier Street, another historic relic from the railroad era sits. Lodging was provided to the foreman and workers who maintained the tracks when the railroad was divided into sections. Santa Fe Section House was the foreman’s home for the area. When visiting the Santa Fe Depot and visitor’s center, be sure to pick up the brochure “Walking Tour of Wickenburg, Arizona” to see the many more historic buildings and bronze sculptures around this wonderful piece of history called Wickenburg.
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It’s an unexpected contrast – a dude ranch with dozens of bicycles rolling along its trails, rather than horses and riders. It happened for the first time in November 2019 at the Flying E Ranch on the western edge of Wickenburg. The Flying E has been known for wonderful hospitality and amazing, scenic trailriding for more than 70 years – but never before like this. More than 70 mountain bikers of various skill levels pedalled through expert, intermediate and family-fun courses. The races began and ended at the historic guest ranch, and winners were awarded belt buckles. Games, music, a Western saloon, and a cheering section were all part of the fun. The whole thing was organized by the Flying E and the Town of Wickenburg. According to riders, the course was not as rough as some, and sandier than most, “but that adds to the challenge!” One rider said after the race, “I wish I had brought my whole family. Next year, I will!” Plans are already in the works for the second annual Tour de Ranch in November 2020. Visit http://www.ci.wickenburg. az.us or flyingeranch.com for more information.
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Parade • Carnival • Rodeo • Melodrama • Mucking & Drilling Wickenburg’s largest heritage event comes to town the second weekend in February to celebrate the connunity’s origins as a ranching and gold mining center. The event was founded 72 years ago by members of the Round- Up Club (Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce) and continues today inviting visitors from far and wide. Gold Rush Days draws thousands of visitors, during the 3 ½ days of fun for the entire family. Gold Rush Days officials kick off the event on Friday in Downtown Wickenburg. Acts by western stunt men and beautiful classic cars line Frontier Street for spectators to delight. The main festival area on Valentine Street in the historic district includes exhibitors at the Wickenburg Art Club Artisans Fair & Fine Art Show at Stone Park and in the public library. At the community center you’ll find daily activities such as gold panning, arts and crafts vendors, food court and carnival fund rides. The Desert Stagers’ old-fashioned melodrama, held in the historic Saguaro Theatre begins Friday night and continues through Sunday.
On Saturday spectators line the streets as one of the largest parades in Arizona passes by with 75 entries including horses, historic wagons, classic automobiles, floats, marching bands, and youth groups. Afterward, Gold Rush revelers head to the Professional Rodeo & Open Rough Stock at the Everett Bowman Arena. The fun turns to a party on Saturday evening at the Wickenburg Community Center during the popular and traditional Rodeo Dance, with music by The Outlaw Brothers. On Sunday the activities continue with the Arizona Gold Panning Championship, where contestants compete for money and prizes while panning for gold and the traditional mining contests of Mucking and Drilling round out the event that continues to celebrate Wickenburg’s rich western mining background. We hope you will join us! For more information, and tickets call (928) 684-5479 or go to www.visitwickenburg.com
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Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial Trail The Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial Trail (the Trail), part of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial State Park (GMHMSP) winds up the remote mountainside outside of Yarnell, Ariz. It’s intimidating. Cut directly into the side of the Weaver Mountains, this 7 mile (round trip) trail has over 200 steps incorporated into the dirt pathway where the switchbacks lead you to some very narrow passages. The trail is considered a difficult hike. The first portion is a true test for the casual hiker with a continuous steep incline that ascends 1,200 feet from the trail head. Dispersed along the trail are plaques set into boulders that tell a story of each of the “19” fallen wildland firefighters who lost their lives on that fateful day in June of 2013. The markers provide welcome breaks for hikers, and stand as a reminder of why this state park was built. Within the 320 acre GMHMSP there are two trails, a 2.85 mile trail that leads to an observation deck, and a .75 mile trail that leads from the observation deck to the area where the 19 firefighters perished. Considered a difficult trail to hike, to those who designed and built the trail, it was understood that even though an easier route might have been possible, the journey of hiking the Trail, through the rugged terrain and boulders, was an important part of the emotional and educational aspect of understanding the complexities that wildland fire fighters face every day “on the line”.
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Just like fire lines that wildland firefighters have to forge on fires, the Trail needed to be naturalized and cleared. In order to accomplish that task, the Flagstaff, Ariz., based “American Conservation Experience” (ACE), a nonprofit that undertakes practical environmental restoration projects on a variety of public lands and provides a range of voluntary service programs, was asked to provide assessment work on how to proceed. Using several control points to determine the placement of the trail, it was determined that “it would not be possible to allow for mechanical equipment to be used during construction and that all the work would need to be done by hand” states Mark Loseth, one of the project managers for the trail crew and National Trails Specialist for ACE. Helping assess the intricacies of building such a robust trail and determining how it would be able to withstand prolonged use and the elements is just one of the many different aspects of what ACE does. Understanding the difficulty and nature of building such a trail, when it came time to provide the man power to construct the trail, the ACE group and interns just seem liked a natural fit and they were assigned by the Arizona State Parks Department to do the job, with work beginning on the Trail in January 2016. Chris Arendt, now an Arizona State Parks Ranger for GMHMSP was one of those interns from ACE who spent time building the trail. The site, just above a small turn out on the side of U.S. Highway 89 before the Park
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was built, did not have any easy access, Arendt explains “When we began construction of the trail we often had to repel to the rocky areas to work”. Required to be trained in the use of special equipment such as grip hoists, jack hammers, rock bars and chain saws that needed to be used for the project, the actual daily work was often slow going. Sometimes moving boulders the size of Volkswagens, and having to hand construct all of the rock steps and retaining walls, the work the ACE crew did was hard and sometimes dangerous, however the experience was rewarding to everyone who put in the time and effort and “no one ever forgot why the trail was being built and that our mission was to honor those men” Arendt adds. Sixty men and women worked over a 5 month period, 7 days a week on 4/3 day shifts to finish the project. Interns camped out 2 miles south of the trailhead. Wanting the interns to better understand the nature of Wildland Firefighters and complexity of the situation with this fire, Arendt explains that Crew Leader Gaven Monson provided books that had been written about the tragedy for the interns to read. “At night, we would sit around a campfire and the interns would take turns reading a chapter out loud from either “Fire Line” by Fernada Santos “On the Burning Edge” by Kyle Dickman or “My Lost Brothers” (a very poignant book written by Brendan McDonough, (the only Granite Mountain Hotshot to survive as he was assigned to another area of the fire line to track the progress of the fire). Reading about these men and their stories proved to be a powerful experience for the interns who would carry the thoughts of the 19 throughout their daily tasks.
Once work was completed on the trail the feeling the ACE crew members attained from the experience was overwhelming. Most of the ACE interns working on the trail were in their 20’s. Learning about the individual Hot Shot Crew Member stories’ and realizing that their own lives were similar to the firefighters in so many ways… “and then one tragic day they were gone” as Arendt reflects, left the ACE crew members humbled. “We knew how much it would mean to our volunteers as a team to build it,” adds Loseth. “It was a life changing experience for our crew members, so much so, that we had at least two of those crew members go on to become wildland firefighters”. The GMHMSP and Trail opened in November 2016, since that time over 80,000 people from all over the world have visited the site. Memorial Park Ranger Gared Welsh is always fascinated with the travelers who stop and the experiences they leave. “We had several Buddhist Monks stop one day,” Welsh recounts. “They started chanting prayers and continued praying the duration of the trail.” A resident of Yarnell when the fire erupted in 2013, Welsh states that working at the Park has been a healing experience for him, and has seen the powerful influence the experience has on so many others who built the trail and who spend time there now. The GMHMSP site is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. If you are visiting the Park site at trail head no special information is needed. If you are planning on hiking the Trail, the difficulty level should be considered before hiking. Visit the Park website for additional information on how to prepare for the hike at www.azstateparks.com/hotshots. Be aware of the high desert weather. Always take plenty of water. (See page 12)
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Plentiful parking available in Yarnell for Hotshot Trail hikers By Anie Wayman Trujillo The Granite Mountain Hotshot Memorial State Park and Trail have hosted more than 80,000 visitors since November of 2016. The parking lot at trailhead, along the one-way southbound Hwy. 89 on Yarnell Hill, only contains 12 spaces, and parking along the highway is not permitted. The volume of visitors vs. the lack of parking is a challenge which is being addressed by the Yarnell Fire District and the Arizona State Parks Departmant. Originally, State Parks initiated shuttle service from Yarnell to the trailhead. Although the shuttle was an instant success, logistics and staffing were a challenge. Jeff Shearer, chief of the Yarnell Fire Department, initiated an intergovernmental agreement with State Parks which has provided a solution. The local department runs the shuttle, and in return State Parks pays a stipend to the Yarnell Fire District. The shuttle now stages outside of the Yarnell Fire Department. Off-duty firefighters are drivers and they provide park emergency services when needed. Shuttles run from September to the last week in May; Friday,
Saturday and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., departing from the Fire Department parking lot at the top of the hour, with the last pick up from the trailhead at 4:30 p.m. Restrooms are available near the pick up site and trailhead. For more information and what you need to bring along to be prepared for the hike visit www. azstateparks.com/hotshots
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Hiking Vulture Peak For those who are avid hikers, Vulture Peak is the place to be. Make time to climb the landmark mountain on Wickenburg’s skyline. Vulture Peak can be seen for miles as travelers approach, and a hike to the top makes for great photos and memories. From the intersection of US 60 and West Wickenburg Way, about a 15-minute drive south on Vulture Mine Road reveals the trailhead. From the lower trailhead hikers will ascend for about 2.5 miles, with the last mile being steep and challenging. Those who make it to the saddle (just below the peak) can stop and have a snack and rehydrate while taking in the view. If you’re up to a challenge, climb
to the top where you will find amazing views encompassing Wickenburg, the Valley of the Sun and a sweeping pristine desert panorama. An upper trailhead to Vulture Peak is accessible by 4-wheeldrive and cutes the hike’s distance in about half. Take lots of water, and go when the weather is cool. Mornings are a great time to hike. Family pets can make most of the hike. (The climb up from the saddle isn’t recommended for dogs, as it requires hand and foot climbing and can be a challenge to traverse both up and down.) A leash is recommended due to plentiful cactus along the trail. After the hike the whole group
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The Little Red Schoolhouse Nestled in the center of Wickenburg is a “one-room” schoolhouse that was built in 1905, on land that was donated by the Garcia family. The facility was a key element of education for over 75 years until 1982, when it was sold to a local bank. The bank used it as a branch. When they moved to a new location, they decided to turn the facility over to a non-profit, the Wickenburg Cultural Organization (WCO). Today, the WCO is working to take the schoolhouse back to its roots of education and learning by making the building available to all of the residents of our community. The WCO is planning to upgrade the interior with new audio/visual and sound equipment. Seminars and other types of events could now be staged at the schoolhouse. New comfortable seating and a select number of tables that could be folded and stored will be part of the inside project. In order to meet the current ADA requirements, an ADA bathroom and a ramp into the building have to be added. The WCO has met with an architect and has drawn up plans for an outside bathroom plus a ramp on the side of the building that can access the front door of the schoolhouse. Upgrades are planned for the sports court (the only outdoor basketball court in our downtown area) and the parking area by the Gazebo to again meet ADA requirements and to add lighting and picnic tables in the park area. The WCO sees these
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Rating system levels the arena in team roping
Finding things in common with golf, tennis, bowling, and team roping may seem like a reach, but there is one distinct similarity among the four sports. Each of them use a handicap or rating system in an attempt to even out the competition. Roping organizers realized around 1980 that a handicap system was going to have to be instituted if the sport was going to grow. Lower level ropers weren’t competing in what was basically the only classification at the time, which was come one, come all. “Years ago they had no system and you had to compete against the pros,” said Bob Crosthwaite or Rancho Rio. “It was hard to win.” The purpose of the classification system is to give ropers of all skills and levels a chance compete against other ropers of similar skills and win. The roping classification system has been tinkered with over the years from time to time. “The majority of ropers feel comfortable, and you can always appeal your number,” Crosthwaite said. “Sometimes people are under-numbered and some are over-numbered.” The classification numbers span a 1-10 spectrum, including .5s such as 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5. A beginning roper can have as low a rating as 1.0, and those who compete at the National Finals Rodeo are generally at least 9.0. It’s because of this rating system that the sport has exponentially grown. Most local competitions at the Downtown Arena and Rancho Rio feature events with combination rating maximums. These events are labeled with numbers such as #8, #9, and #10, which means the ratings combined between a header and a heeler can not go over that of the event number. If you have a #8 event, you have to have combinations such as 4-4, 3.5-4.5, and 3-5. The total of these combinations could not go above eight. “It evens the deal,” Crosthwaite said. “It keeps the tough ropers out of the lower numbers to give beginners and novices a chance to win.”
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Vulture Mine began in 1863 when Henry Wickenburg, a prospector from California’s gold rush, discovered a quartz outcropping that contained gold. Shortly after the mine was established, a small mining town sprouted up. It was called Vulture City. The town once had a population of 5,000 residents with such amenities as a brothel, mess hall, and post office. In 1942, Vulture Mine was shut down by a regulatory agency for processing gold. This was a violation at the time because all resources were to be focused on the war effort. The mine appealed the shutdown order and reopened, but with less vigor. A few years later the mine closed for an extended period, as it was all but abandoned after World War II. Its legends and buildings were left to the ravages of time. That was until Rod Prat and Robin Moriarty imagined a new beginning for Vulture City in 2017. There are 12 faithfully restored buildings and countless artifacts, and the restoration of the remaining buildings is nearing completion and curating/landscaping have become the new focus. Tours provide a glimpse of the mining culture and lifestyle in the American Southwest in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors are invited to explore the heart of the once-booming mining town. True to their vision of creating an experience and venue worthy of the once richest town in Arizona, Vulture City has enough to offer any adventure seeker. Open all year for self-guided tours, from October to May you can take in a 2-hour guided tour on the weekends. The City is also available for weddings, corporate retreats, parties, special events, and, of course, private ghost hunts. Check out all of the action at http://www.vultureminetours.com/.
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Mapping of trail system nearly complete
There are plenty of trails for hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders and ATVers, and the Town of Wickenburg wants to get the word out that the open space with hundreds of miles of trails in the surrounding area makes for a great reason to visit. The Recreation and Natural Resources Department and the Trails Advisory Commission have gone through a painstaking, many-year process to map the open spaces around Wickenburg to not only woo visitors, but to let people already using the trails have more information. “We’re hoping this is an invitation,” said Tonya Forbrook, Town of Wickenburg’s manager of Natural Resources and Recreation. “We do have local folks who ask all the time, ‘when can I see the map?’ Some people know of three or four locations and how to get there, but nothing else.” Well, good news. The map is here. The first one, that is – the Vulture Peak map, with the San Domingo and Box Canyon maps to follow. The San Domingo map goes to Morristown, and the Box Canyon map covers the north-northwest area of Wickenburg. The Herculean effort of documenting the trail numbers was a collaboration of six governmental agencies and many hours spent by volunteers. Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Land Department, and Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department joined the two Town of Wickenburg entities in developing the Wickenburg Regional Map System. The maps are filled with information including types of trails (motorized, non-motorized), land status, elevation, and landmarks. When studying the Vulture Peak map, a clear division can be seen between trails for motorized use and those for hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. The trails on west side of Vulture Mine Road are recommended exclusively for ATVers. “Motorcyclists and ATVers have torn that area up,” said Joe Stevens, chair of the Town of Wickenburg Trails Advisory Commission. “We thought we would let them keep that. Then, hopefully, they could leave the non-motorized trails alone.”
Economy The trail system has the opportunity to give people another reason to make Wickenburg a destination. A detailed map of the hundreds of miles that comprise the surrounding trail system can show people how much riding and exploring they can do here. Maricopa County will be leasing 1,046 acres on the west side of Vulture Mine Road from BLM and will incorporate that into its parks and recreation system. The county reported in its master plan it would develop about 98 acres of that total as part of a four-phase project. The first phase was the Hassayampa Rest Area and Hassayampa River Preserve visitor center. The other phases in the plan included Vulture Peak and off-highway vehicle day use areas, a campground, and backcountry services such as water well developments and trail stops. Maricopa County reported in 2011 its magnitude cost in totality to be an investment of nearly $29 million. Even before the county’s investment is completed in its entirety, the trail system with the maps documenting it could be a healthy economic benefit for Wickenburg. “This is also part of the economic enhancement idea of bringing people to town,” Stevens said. “Here is where you can ride. This will help people to know where to go and what to look for.” Spring/Summer 2020
Education A major component of the map is that is also designed to educate. On the backside of the map there is information regarding who the Town of Wickenburg is and its history, the current state and history of the trail system, how to recreate in the outdoors responsibly, and other activities that are available in the area. “Education is another option for trying to provide for everyone,” Forbrook said. “BLM wants us to push education and the state wants us to push it. We even have the ‘Code of the West,’” which is a pledge for users in which they promise to be courteous and ethical while using the trail system. The cost for a Vulture Peak map is $12, and they are available from the Town of Wickenburg and the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. “That is literally the cost to print them,” Forbrook said. “Once this round is done, we’ll have the funds for the next run.” It’s hopeful that the San Domingo and Box Canyon maps will be ready for sale in the near future. The goal is to get them both offered for sale, but if only one can be logistically ready, it will probably be Box Canyon because the public uses the north-northwest area, especially Sophie’s Flat, more. “We just need to make sure we have the budget for one or both maps,” Forbrook said. “If these sell out in two weeks, that is going to tell us a lot.” There will be 200 copies of the Vulture Peak map printed in the first run. Another next step for the map system is to get it digitized and interactive on social media and the internet. “We’re pretty excited about this,” Forbrook said. “It’s taken a long process.”
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Vulture Mountain Recreation Area G N I M O C IS
When the 1,045-acre Vulture Mountain Recreation Area gets up and running with all the promised amenities by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, there will be plenty of excitement to go around. The project that was born in 2006 has a few more years to go before it reaches completion. Maricopa County Parks Operations Manager Jenn Waller told the Wickenburg Leadership Institute on Oct. 1 the parks department is hoping for 2024-2025. “Fingers crossed,” Waller said. “We have to stay in front of the Board of Supervisors on this. That’s what we do.” The operations manager is not going to let Vulture Mountain Recreation Area fall to the wayside. “I’ve worked on this project for a very long time,” Waller said. “You cannot give up, and you cannot stop and say it’s not going to happen. I was literally in tears on some days.” The act of actual moving dirt is getting closer to happening after the signing of the Recreation and Public Purposes (R&PP) lease between Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and Bureau of Land Manage-
ment in March at a formal signing. “To have the board with another agency, a federal agency, to want a formality of the signing – that was a big deal,” Waller said. “In my lifetime of working for the county for 20-some odd years, I had not seen that.” Phase I of the four-phase project is expected to start in fall 2020. This phase of work concerns making roads and installing
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here’s a sense of nostalgia when you walk into the Ranch House Restaurant. Sitting at the top of Yarnell Hill, the lunch counter, reminiscent of days gone by, entices travelers and locals alike to sit and listen to the stories that are being told while enjoying a fresh cup of coffee and one of the many homemade items that grace the menu. The old license plates, signs and knick knack’s on the walls are more than just decorations, they’re pieces of history that echo a past when gold was still actively mined in the area, the ranching industry boomed and U.S. Highway 89, meandering through Yarnell, was the main route for travelers to get from Phoenix and Wickenburg to Prescott, Flagstaff and beyond. An undivided highway at the time, the route, known as “Yarnell Hill”, was not only traversed by everyday adventurers but was used as a main truck route for transport and even a pivotal route for the Greyhound Bus Line. A two lane highway that was not any wider than the one way roads are now, going up or down the “Hill” could be a harrowing experience and at the time was considered one of the most dangerous roads in Arizona. It was during this time that Ross and Mary T i m m e s o p e n e d the Ranch House in 1940. It stood as a beacon and provided
a much needed spot for weary travelers to rest, get a bite to eat and relax before going up or down the hill. Fast becoming the “place to stop at the top of the hill” it was known for its steak dinners, hot coffee and welcoming atmosphere. Since the opening of the restaurant, the Yarnell area along with the Ranch House has seen many changes. Mining and ranching, although still industries in the area, are overshadowed by development. Once just a cluster of summer homes for Phoenix residents, the community of Yarnell has now become an area known for its antique and collectable businesses and a place year round retirees call home. Current owner and longtime Yarnell resident Vicki Velasquez understood the importance of this iconic eatery when she purchased the business in 2014. Vowing to maintain its “legendary and historic caricature” for the benefit of the community, Velasquez and staff have upheld the tradition of feeding the countless travelers that pass along Highway 89. With snow birds, motorcycle enthusiasts and Ranch House fans as their main clientele, Velasques states that
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Yarnell Shrine Tucked away in a sheltered grove of mountain oak, holly and pine just off U.S. Highway 89 in Yarnell, Arizona, a secluded trail not more than a quarter mile long, winds uphill, weaving in and out of boulder outcropping that form a natural setting for the Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains, a Sanctuary and walking trail that illuminates the story of the last days of Jesus through sculptures that depict the 14 Stations of the Holy Cross. Conceptualized by Mary Wasson, owner of the property where the Shrine is located, along with her husband William and members of the Catholic Action League of St. Mary’s in Phoenix began work on the Shrine in 1938 by carving out areas on the side of the Weaver Mountains that would make up the vertical walkway. In order to tell the story of the Stations of the Cross and bring the vision to life, a little known sculptor from Tucson by the name of Felix Lucero, known for crafting beautiful sand statutes of Jesus in the riverbeds around Tucson, caught the eye of those working on the Shrine and was hired to build the beautiful life size statues that make up the Sanctuary and Shrine. Lucero, the only person paid for their work on the site, used plaster and re-enforced concrete to create his work. When finished the statues were painted ivory to illuminate the life size pieces. Volunteers from the Catholic Action League and other religions devotions made up the rest of the faithful who contributed to fashioning the Sanctuary by clearing brush, building the gathering area, steps and railings that make up this place of reflection. In 1939 the Shrine was opened, and has long since been a place for those seeking solace as well as hikers and trail enthusiasts who are attracted to the site. Named the Shrine of St. Joseph of the Mountains, the first statue you come upon
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has been visited by people from all over the world. “This is a special place for so many” states MariaLuisa Wasson, “some just come upon it; others make a special trip to see it or come back to visit it”. She adds “there has never been an entrance fee and the site has never been financially supported by any specific Christian Denomination”. Donations from those who visit the Shrine along with private and anonymous donations have been the main funding for the care, upkeep and restoration of the Shrine. Wasson along with other members of the family and volunteers still maintain the Shrine and have created a 501c3 in hopes of being able to restore the buildings that were destroyed in the fire and for continued maintenance. Wasson adds that “100 percent of the donations go to the upkeep of the site”. The Shrine and Sanctuary are open from Dawn till Dusk year round and can be found at the end of Shrine Road. There is a public picnic area located next to the Sanctuary, however due to the fire, services are limited.
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Cowgirl Up! Art Show & Sale
Sharon Markwardt, “Charge of Thunder”, oil on wood panel
In 2006, the Desert Caballeros Western Museum embraced a revolutionary idea: an annual exhibition showcasing the brightest contemporary female artists working in the Western genre. In the male-dominated world of Western Art, Cowgirl Up! turned the spotlight squarely on women’s voices and perspectives, serving up a new, deeper understanding of the American West. Over a decade later, CU! remains one of the major national events for Western women artists. Cowgirl Up! is a crossroads where artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts come together to explore what it means to be a Western artist. CU! artists ride the range of techniques, styles, and mediums, traditional and contemporary. During opening weekend in late March, Frontier Street transforms into a tented venue for catered dinners,
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dancing, live auctions and an artists’ quick draw. Your purchase of original artworks supports the endeavors of women artists working today and of the Desert Caballeros Western Museum. The Cowgirl Up! exhibition is divided into two parts: a gallery of “miniatures” (artworks under 144 sq. in.) and a gallery of full-sized art (artworks over 144 sq. in.). The miniatures are the first to sell on Friday, and the full-sized pieces become available on Saturday. Sunday morning features a quick-draw by a group of the Cowgirl Up! artists in attendance, followed by a live auction of the pieces that were just created. Art from the 2020 show will be available first during opening weekend, March 27 – 29, 2020. Purchasers must have a ticket to the show to bid on artwork. Proxy bidding is available; call (928)684-2272 to arrange. Art sales will continue online and in the galleries beginning March 30. The Main Gallery and 3-D Miniature Gallery pieces will remain on display throughout the exhibition, until May 10. While we request that purchasers of 2-D Miniature Gallery pieces leave their artwork on display for others to enjoy, purchasers have the option of picking up their 2-D Miniatures after March 29.
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Embark on a genuine adventure at Desert Caballeros Western Museum – nationally recognized center for Western art, history, and culture. Find the Museum, at the intersection of Wickenburg Way and Tegner Street. Parking is plentiful, just one block west of the stoplight. Inside, the Museum’s renowned collection of Western fine art meets immersive historical depictions of 1912 Wickenburg. Core to Museum’s world-class collection of Western fine art are works by George Catlin, Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, and the Taos Society of Artists, as well as contemporary works by Maynard Dixon, Deborah Fellows, and more. On the lower level, explore life-size replicas of a frontier town recreated from historical photographs and maps. Complimentary guidePORT™ audio tours tell the fascinating stories of the explorers, cowboys, miners, and others in the American West. The Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center is located at the corner of Wickenburg Way and Tegner Street and hosts a variety of changing exhibitions, as well as programs, workshops, and gatherings. Special exhibitions rotate throughout the year. From Nov. 9 through Dec. 1, 2019, the Museum will hoThe Museum is open daily, except for holidays and on Mondays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Admission is always free for members, active military and guests 17 and younger. Discounts are
available for seniors and AAA members. For more information, visit www.westernmuseum.org or call 928-684-2272.
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All trails lead to and from Wickenburg
Another of the many wonderful adventures found in Wickenburg can be taken on the numerous miles of Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails in the surrounding area. The desert beauty can be experienced throughout the OHV trail system, and in depth information can be found on the Town of Wickenburg’s website, www.wickenburgaz.org, and at www.alltrails.com.
Wickenburg Mountain OHV Trail Wickenburg Mountain OHV Trail is a 51.8-mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated difficult. The trail is primarily used for bird watching and off-road driving. The trail has an elevation gain of 5,869 feet, according to alltrails.com. “It’s a great trail,” a reviewer wrote on the website. “Good ground clearance is recommended, and watch for rain in the forecast. The trail runs in dry riverbed at times.” Castle Hot Springs OHV Road Castle Hot Springs OHV Road is a 36.3-mile lightly trafficked point-to-point trail near Morristown that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for off road driving and has an elevation gain of 3,313 feet. “It was a very enjoyable drive,” another reviewer said. “We got
to look at a lot of scenery, do a few small climbs, cross some very shallow creeks, and go places we had not been before. This is a great starter trail.” Box Canyon at Hassayampa OHV Trail Box Canyon at Hassayampa OHV Trail is a 23.1-mile moderately trafficked out and back trail near Wickenburg that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for off road driving and is accessible year-round. It has an elevation gain of 554 feet. “Box Canyon is beautiful, had water flowing through and very sandy,” a traveler reported. “It was kind of hard on quads with that deep sand, but was a good ride. Ended the ride by taking the Hassayampa to downtown Wickenburg for lunch.” Mud was the reason another reviewer enjoyed the Box Canyon trip. “We did this trail with a group consisting of 2 jeeps, Razor and Can Am. It was real nice ride especially in the little bit of water that was there. We got super dirty and rode hard in some areas. “The trail was nice and clean and easy to follow. It was our first time trying this one out and we would definitely recommend others to try it out. Super fun!” A couple of other trails to research are the Stanton South to Constellation Road and Boulders OHV Wittmann trails.
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Wickenburg Ranch is the new standout, shining star of active lifestyle communities in Arizona. Built on the western traditions of its namesake, Wickenburg Ranch offers those looking for a new home in Arizona, the opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle that is unlike any other. A 5-star resort feel and unparalleled amenities invite residents to step outside and share in the expansive mountain and golf course views. Whether you choose tennis, golf, hiking or fine dining, Wickenburg Ranch is designed for one thing—to exceed every expectation. With four exceptional Builder Partners, Wickenburg Ranch has something for everyone. Call today to schedule your visit!
2019-2020 The best Golf Courses in Arizona Wickenburg Ranch ranked top 25 courses
2019 50 Best Master-Planned Communites in the U.S.
2019 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona Wickenburg Ranch ranked #4
This is not an offer for sale or lease. No offer for sale or lease may be made, and no offer for purchase or lease may be accepted prior to issuance of a Public Report by the Arizona Department of Real Estate. The developer of Wickenburg Ranch is Wickenburg Development Co., LLC, an Arizona limited liability company ("Developer"), but the homebuilders within Wickenburg Ranch are independently owned and operated ("Builders"). References to Builders by Developer shall not be construed as an endorsement, warranty or certification by Developer of Builders’ performance. Prior to signing any purchase contract, a purchaser should read and understand the Public Report issued by the Arizona Department of Real Estate to the specific subdivision Builder. The Public Reports for the Builders for the subdivisions in Wickenburg Ranch are available on the Arizona Department of Real Estate website. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Notice to California residents, WARNING: the California Bureau of Real Estate has not inspected, examined, or qualified this offering. Notice, this offer is valid only in Arizona. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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Experience Our West The Riding Ranch
20,000 Acre Dude and Cattle Ranch on Rolling Desert Hills in Beautiful Riding Country.
Trail Rides, Team Penning, Cookouts, Hiking, Western Horsepitality.
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Escape to our historic guest ranch for an affordable, all-inclusive vacation with delicious home cooked meals and horseback rides through the beautiful Sonoran desert. Our friendly staff is ready to welcome you home to Kay El Bar Guest Ranch.
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