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Where Did the Wild Horses Go? SR-347 & Riggs Road, Arizona
Where Did the Wild Horses Go? SR-347 & Riggs Road, Arizona

Wild horses once regularly crossed SR-347 near Riggs Road in Arizona. As sightings declined, questions followed. This article documents what may have happened and why hope remains.

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Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona Along Historic Route 66
Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona Along Historic Route 66

A desert road trip stop in Winslow, Arizona with Route 66 history and the Standin’ on the Corner Park.

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The Domes of Casa Grande Are Gone!
The Domes of Casa Grande Are Gone!

Documenting the Domes of Casa Grande, a mysterious Arizona roadside landmark now gone.

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A Man Chained to a Tree: Wickenburg’s Jail Tree
A Man Chained to a Tree: Wickenburg’s Jail Tree

A true Old West tale from Wickenburg, Arizona. When the Wild West needed a jail, Wickenburg made do with a tree under the desert sky.

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Lost Ranch, Arizona: A Desert Walkabout on South Mountain
Lost Ranch, Arizona: A Desert Walkabout on South Mountain

Wander off to the mysterious Lost Ranch ruins on South Mountain, where a lone stone fireplace, desert views, and unanswered questions await.

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Exploring California’s Imperial Sand Dunes Near Yuma, Arizona
Exploring California’s Imperial Sand Dunes Near Yuma, Arizona

A desert road trip through California’s Imperial Sand Dunes near Yuma, Arizona featuring desolate highways, waves of sand, roadside stops, and the stillness of the Southwest borderlands.

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White Sands and One of New Mexico's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries
White Sands and One of New Mexico's Greatest Unsolved Mysteries

White Sands National Park is unlike anywhere else in the Southwest. Wander through mesmerizing white gypsum dunes, then discover the historic roadside marker telling the story of Albert J. Fountain and his son Henry, one of New Mexico's greatest unsolved mysteries.

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The Road Sign That Made Me Want to See America
The Road Sign That Made Me Want to See America

Growing up, I was fascinated by a road sign pointing to Barstow, California. Years later, I set out on a road trip to discover whether a matching sign existed 2,554 miles away at the western end of Interstate 40.

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Salvation Mountain: A Color Explosion in the California Desert
Salvation Mountain: A Color Explosion in the California Desert

A back-road-trip led me to Salvation Mountain, a vibrant desert folk-art landmark built by Leonard Knight near Slab City, California.

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Monument Valley: Standing Inside the Postcard
Monument Valley: Standing Inside the Postcard

After years of admiring Monument Valley from afar, I finally set out for Utah's red rock country for a weekend of empty roads, red rock landscapes, and towering sandstone monuments.

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It is the upmost saddest time. My mother Reater/Rita unexpectedly left this realm on 4/4/2025. It is truly the hardest thing to grasp. Whether music, traveling, food, or various passions…my mom is the reason I exist the way I do. She lived and
Many many moons ago I was a part of a group of people who imagined ourselves as Wild West outlaws and desert people. We gave ourselves alias as we journeyed, hence, Bandit Belanger. They kinda trailed off and went back into the real world but I never
#Midland sure does put on a good show every time… #NewYearsEve #drinkingproblem #Arizona #MrLonely #DesertMusic
I’m a sucker for a desolate desert mountain backdrop and this land had not only the Casa Grande Mountains, but big yellow weird things. If you never got to see those domes in the desert, well, I’m sad to tell you that the town of Casa Gra
Just a little bit about Desert Prowl… 🔸 I’ve been dilly dalllying in the desert for a long time. Always to my surprise, I’ve had many people mention that they never knew there were so many interesting things in the desert. I&rsquo
🦅🎶 Once again passing through #standinonthecornerinwinslowarizona on #route66. It’s fun to traipse around this corner every few years. •• Had it all to myself this year thanks to a dust storm brewing… #Meanwhile in #Arizona&
@deserthowl ••• This is Squirrel. She appeared right after a fallen baby squirrel that I was taking care of didn’t make it. She interestingly showed up acting like a squirrel... Zigzagging all over the place and making squirrelly
I’ve had this ole gal since 2016... my #homewithaview. ✦ ✦ ✧ #pacearrow #RVlife
Digging a trench #naturereserve / #farm #heavyequipmentoperator #womeninconstruction •• #excavatorlife
My boy Nash, the park ranger •••••• ...PS, I assisted my first #contolledburn today which is to prevent forest fires... ☆☆ #farmdoglife #germanshepard #forestmanagement #forestservice #wildfireprevention #conservation
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