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The Saguaro is Gone at Scorpion Gulch, South Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona
For years, an old saguaro giant stood beside the stone ruins of Scorpion Gulch. I photographed it through the years, never realizing I was documenting some of its final days in the Sonoran Desert.
The Domes of Casa Grande Are Gone!
Documenting the Domes of Casa Grande, a mysterious Arizona roadside landmark now gone.
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.
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.
The Desert's Most Famous Yacht Club: A Quick Stop in Cleator, Arizona
Boats in the mountains. A yacht club in the desert. Here's what I found during a stop off in Cleator, Arizona.
Say When: New Year’s Eve in Tombstone, Arizona
A New Year’s Eve visit to Tombstone, Arizona along historic Allen Street and a midnight celebration inside Big Nose Kate’s Saloon.
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.
Visiting Tombstone, Arizona - A Living Old West Town
Tombstone, Arizona is one of the most famous Old West towns in the United States. From historic saloons to Boot Hill Cemetery, this travel article explores what it’s like to visit Tombstone today.