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Southern
Arizona
 Heading
south you'll find a very rich historical community to say the least..
In Tucson, one can catch the Cochise County Trail, an area comprised of
200 miles of area that our forbearers, settlers, Indians and gunfighters
and Calvary considered home. To "hop on the trail" get on HWY
80 in Tucson and so south to Tombstone, Bisbee and Douglas and then north
on 666 to Chiricahua National Monument This takes you over on the Southeast
side of the state. The whole area is filled with rich history of the wild,
wild, west. Tombstone is famous for the "Gunfight at the OK Corral"
and reenactments of former western life provide great entertainment. Helldorado
Days is a popular fall weekend event for everyone. Bisbee is a mining
town, check out the Lavender Pit Mine, famous underground Queen Mine,
and see the Brewery Gulch and the Copper Queen Hotel. Douglas and vicinity
is home to Skeleton Canyon where Geronimo surrendered in 1886 and also
The Gadsden Hotel. S.A.H.R holds a great weekend event here in the early
summer. It's a must see and do. All these places I've just mentioned have
very biker friendly bars, restaurants and establishments that I know you'll
like.
Also just outside Tucson is the Saguaro National Park, on both sides of
the city. I prefer the east side myself. In May the Saguaros bloom a beautiful
waxy white flower at night (so its best to see them in the morning), their
crown on the top of their majestic arms. Some as old as when Lincoln was
President, and they must be at least 75 years old before they produce
an arm. I always feel they are suspended in animation when I look at them,
and when I glance away, they continue with their silent desert opera.
It truly is fun to ride a motorcycle and become part of the desert. On
the west side of town also is the San Xavier del Bac Mission, referred
to as the "White Dove of the Desert." Absolutely beautiful.
Built in 1793 it has been restored to its original Spanish splendor. Another
fun area is the Old Tucson movie playground. Many a western has been filmed
here and is fun for adults and kids. A little further west is the Kitt
Peak National Observatory.
On the far Southeastern side of the state is Wilcox and Dos Cabezas, just
off 1 10, home to Rex Allen, different movie sets like Red Rock Country,
Dalton and others. These areas are also rich in history and part of our
heritage. Dos Cabezas, RT 186, 15 miles SE of Wilcox, maintains a historical
site with a museum and historian. Also Muddy Minds is a place you must
see ask for Donald 520-384-3006. A great place for a wandering traveler
to find rest and peace of mind with biker friendly people. Also Fort Bowie
National Historical Site is in the area. Check out the history of the
Calvary and the Indians.
Over on the Southwest side of the state is Yuma. On the border of Mexico
and Arizona and rich in farmland and livestock. Fort Yuma, one of the
oldest military posts in AZ currently houses the Quechan Indian Museum.
Also the Yuma Territorial Prison state park. Yuma is most famous for its
Sahara style sand dunes.
Have a great time ... Kimmy
Arizona Office of Tourism (602) 364-3700
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