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Visit the pioneer past at the Mohave history museum in Kingman Arizona

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May 7, 20234 min read

Visit the pioneer past at the Mohave history museum in Kingman Arizona

The history of northwest Arizona has been collated and exhibited in this diverse Kingman museum. Dioramas and artifacts from prehistoric...

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The Kingman Visitor center is a chronicled Route 66 museum

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May 3, 20236 min read

The Kingman Visitor center is a chronicled Route 66 museum

Located at the heart of the longest continuous stretch of Route 66 is Kingman Arizona USA. The Kingman Visitor Center and Route 66 museum...

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The Bonelli house tour in Kingman Arizona

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Apr 29, 20233 min read

The Bonelli house tour in Kingman Arizona

In Kingman Arizona, visitors can step inside the Bonelli house, originally home to George and Effie (nee Tarr) Bonelli, who married in...

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Taste the delights of Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman Arizona USA

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Apr 21, 20232 min read

Taste the delights of Desert Diamond Distillery in Kingman Arizona USA

Opening in 2009 the Desert Diamond Distillery located in Kingman Arizona, USA is a top tier nano distillery, making award winning spirits...

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The sidewinder is one twisted road on Route 66 in Arizona USA

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Apr 17, 20232 min read

The sidewinder is one twisted road on Route 66 in Arizona USA

The Oatman Highway is a two-lane road that was one of the earliest alignments of Route 66. This eight-mile stretch through the Black...

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The Ghost Town of Oatman Arizona is well and truly alive

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Apr 13, 20233 min read

The Ghost Town of Oatman Arizona is well and truly alive

Burros left behind by gold miners roam free around the town of Oatman in Arizona USA. Used by the miners in the 1800s to cart supplies...

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The ideal town for selfies on Route 66 is Seligman Arizona USA

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Apr 9, 20233 min read

The ideal town for selfies on Route 66 is Seligman Arizona USA

For lovers of photography and selfies, there is no other town on Route 66 that is perfect to satisfy their desire for the perfect picture...

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10 things to see and do in Winslow Arizona USA

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Apr 5, 20235 min read

10 things to see and do in Winslow Arizona USA

1. Standin' on the Corner Park Most people know the town of Winslow from the Eagles 1972 song “Take It Easy”. Written by Jackson Browne...

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Scenery and Fun on the Colorado River with Rubba Duck Safari

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Mar 8, 20233 min read

Scenery and Fun on the Colorado River with Rubba Duck Safari

Gerrie and Kim had been visiting Lake Havasu in Arizona USA for over fifty years. They were big fans of lakeside activities, so much so...

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London Bridge and other great things to see at Lake Havasu in Arizona USA

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Mar 4, 20235 min read

London Bridge and other great things to see at Lake Havasu in Arizona USA

300 days of sunshine a year, over 640 kms (400mi) of stunning coastline, 97km (60mi) of navigable waterways is the claim of Lake Havasu...

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My glorious stay at La Posada hotel in Winslow Arizona

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Mar 1, 20236 min read

My glorious stay at La Posada hotel in Winslow Arizona

Many years ago, when travelling along the legendary Route 66, I was told to visit an exquisite and unique southwest style, hacienda...

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Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls settled the American southwest

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Feb 24, 20235 min read

Fred Harvey and the Harvey Girls settled the American southwest

Staying at the amazing hotel La Posada in Winslow Arizona gave me a chance to learn more about the man (Fred Harvey) and the women (the...

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I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona

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Feb 20, 20233 min read

I found a community at Little Old Wine Drinkers in Arizona

Little Old Wine Drinkers (LOWD) is a vineyard and cellar door venue located just outside of Kingman Arizona USA. The owner Steve was all...

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A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable

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Feb 14, 20234 min read

A Wildlife Park in Arizona that is totally bearable

Beneath towering ponderosa pines, the160-acre park, Bearizonia, rescues wild animals and invites the public to view them in their natural...

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10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA

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Feb 12, 20234 min read

10 things to see and do in Williams Arizona USA

Williams Arizona is the perfect small nostalgic town to visit if you want to see bits of the Old West, part of the original Route 66,...

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10 places to eat and drink in Williams Arizona USA

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Feb 9, 20233 min read

10 places to eat and drink in Williams Arizona USA

Williams Arizona has a lot of attractions to see and do. This small town of only 3,000 people welcomes visitors passing by on Route 66 or...

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Check into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

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Jan 24, 20232 min read

Check into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel

When visiting the Grand Canyon near Williams, Arizona USA ensure you stay at least one night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Stepping...

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Jan 17, 20235 min read

Luxury aboard the Grand Canyon Railway

A train trip to the Grand Canyon and back from Williams Arizona had been such an enjoyable experience in the coach carriage, I definitely...

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Grand Canyon West and Skywalk with Desert Wonder Tours

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Jan 13, 20234 min read

Grand Canyon West and Skywalk with Desert Wonder Tours

Taking a private, small group tour with Desert Wonder Tours was a delightful way to experience the Grand Canyon West Rim and Skywalk in...

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Taking a day trip on the Grand Canyon Railway in Arizona USA

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Jan 8, 20236 min read

Taking a day trip on the Grand Canyon Railway in Arizona USA

Once upon a time…. Well, that is how all good stories start, and my spontaneous day trip to the Grand Canyon is a really good tale! I had...

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