We visited here for my kids school trip and overall this was an enjoyable and memorable experience…read more This museum is more of a personal collection of Native American items from several cultures. It's beautiful to see and also, I left with a feeling that's particular and not quite explainable. The staff were great, the facilities well kept, a good drive around the space, watch out for snakes, take time to read-that's where lots of information is. No pictures allowed inside

I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Texas Canyon Nature preserve trails earlier…read moretoday. Over eight miles of 3' to 5' wide trails are now open to the public. I hiked over eight miles today among the hoodoos, then listened to two nature lectures on the afternoon. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. Indian food was available and so was free water. I spent over six hours here and I didn't even have time to walk through the museum or art gallery. The trails were free today, but regular admission will be $12 from 9-3:30 when the museum is open

The city of Wilcox is one of those forgotten places in our country. When you first enter the town…read moreyou'll see that so many of the businesses have closed and it almost looks like a ghost town similar to many of the towns in the West. But, if you really look around you can find some hidden gems that will bring back memories of yesteryear. There is the old Train Depot, the Rex Allen Museum, Marty Robbins Museum, Movie Theatre, the City Park, Lake Cochise, the Winery and so much more. Hopefully, you will go visit sometime and take a look around and discover these gems yourself.

BACKGROUND My foray…read moreinto Arizona Wines sort of started as a fluke two years ago, when my mom suggested we go to Wilcox, Arizona, to check out their biannual Wine Festival. I vaguely remember Wilcox as a town we've passed by several times in the past, as it is right off the I-10, south of Tucson, past Benson. As a sleepy town located in Cochise County, Arizona, with a recorded population of 3,757 as of the 2010 Census, it's easy for state residents, travelers, and tourists to overlook the town of Willcox, Arizona, especially as wine country. WILCOX (THEN) Originally named Maley, Willcox was founded in 1880 as a stop along the famous Southern Pacific Railroad, later renamed to Willcox to honor the visiting of General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. Come the 20th century, Willcox had risen to prominence as a major producer of cattle, with agriculture remaining integral to the town's success and longevity today. Famously, Willcox is known as the birthplace of Rex Allen, also known as the Arizona Cowboy. He wrote songs, acted, starred in Westerns made in the 1950s, and acted in Frontier Doctor from 1958 until 1959. WILCOX (NOW) Today, much of the town's traffic is linked to Interstate 10, running immediately north of the town. Major employers located within the town include Willcox Unified School District, TravelCenters of America, Northern Cochise Community Hospital, the Border Patrol, and Safeway. However, the town is also home to an up-and-coming winery industry that is drawing in wine lovers, tourists, and in-state residents. WILCOX WINE COUNTRY Willcox is making quite a name for itself as a must-see winery destination. Responsible for growing 74% of the grapes grown in the state of Arizona, Willcox relies on what it calls the "Willcox Bench:" just the right soil and climate to grow grapes and make wine that wins national competitions annually. Grape varietals grown in Willcox include: Petit Sirah, Malvasia Bianca, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc, Corvina, Merlot, Malbec, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre. WILCOX WINE FESTIVAL Every year, Willcox hosts the Willcox Wine Festival (twice per year). This first event of this year will take place May 19th and 20th, 2018, with individuals from around the country coming to experience what is hailed as some of the best wine made in the entire U.S. at this time. This spring's upcoming festival will feature tastings from local vineyards, like: Aridus Wine Company, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, Bodega Pierce, Caduceus Cellars, Carlson Creek Vineyard, Coronado Vineyards, Deep Sky Vineyards, Kief-Joshua Vineyards, Golden Rule Vineyards, Four Tails Vineyard, Pillsbury Wine Company, Sierra Bonita Vineyards, and the list goes on. WILCOX AREA HIKING Some of the best hiking and site seeing the area, includes, Chiricahua National Park, Apple Annie's Orchards, Apache Springs, Heart of Rocks, and Fort Bowie National Park. THE STORY On my first trip to Wilcox, I was with my mom, and enjoyed spending quality time with her. It reminded me of the time I spent with her exploring Arizona when I was growing up. So, I think I was crushing on Wilcox a bit on my first trip, because of my mom and my memories with her. I say that, because I was there again yesterday, and the main downtown area seemed olden-timey cute, but a lot less romantic than I had remembered. I think that is also due in part to the fact that the wine festival had not been set up yet, as it's starting on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Wilcox is dry and sparse, and I mentioned to several people that it would be a great place for people in the witness relocation program to start a new life. CONCLUSION I like the City of Wilcox. I think it's definitely worth a visit, especially for the biannual wine festivals. Wilcox is one probably of the few places left on earth with a genuine small town vibe. 3/5 RECOMMEND OF NOTE *For more information: https://www.visitarizona.com/cities/tucson-and-southern/willcox

We were next door at the Rex Allen museum and saw this and thought we would give it a try. If you…read moreare a lover of Marty Robbins and his memory, this might be of some interest to you. There was a small fee for entry. There is not much here to see and we did not spend much time here.

And the current generation may not know anything about Marty Robbins, but there is a generation…read morethat does. He was quite the king of a whole lot of western music and he had a voice that is such velvet it did so many things. Everybody knows the song El Paso, but I'll bet they don't know who done it. It was Marty Robbins you know the song down in the west Texas town of El Paso I fell in love with a beautiful girl. Marty was a Trailblazer in western music and this Museum honors him in a beautiful way. Yes it's a small Museum and it has a bunch of pictures and the video it plays talks about the legend and is beautiful

A tourist trap. Partial identification of desert plants…read morealong the walkway to enter and pay for the museum. Lots of history in the Native American Museum. A lot I of unique artifacts and stories.Worth going through. However The desert museum is a collection of snakes and turtle shells. Very disappointing with how much the desert has to offer. Large store and souvenirs. Clean restrooms.

Such a cool place to visit! They have an amazing reptile display that is part zoo & part art…read moreexhibit...so nicely done! The garden is so nice even in the summer. The Gift shop is really amazing & we appreciated the selection & quality of their merchandise. No touristy crap, but really nice stuff we didn't realize we needed. It's definitely worth the stop!

Well, anyone that comes will will be amazed. A Huge…read moreprivate museum that is always growing. From a tank and artillery cannon in front along with a 30 foot windmill that talks and moans in the wind. Inside this free/donation space is a history of the area as a landing spot for charles lindbergh to internment camps for italians, japanese , then germans. Many camps here but all ruled by the Geneva Convention agreement. Displays of sleeping areas , personal item and types of fence and a searchlight and much more. The prisoners worked the fields to supply food for the war effort. This museum is a show of personal effort to keep the memories alive from WW2.

We stopped in Lordsburg while en route to Las Cruces from Tucson while on vacation. We dined at…read moreKranberry's for lunch before heading over to this museum to check it out. The museum is quite large with many exhibits to peruse through at your leisure. I enjoyed looking at the pioneer days exhibit and the random items like jewelry and clothing pieces that have been donated to the museum by residents. I also liked looking at the old local sports mementos. I like learning about different places and I thought that this museum did an excellent job at displaying the area's history. The volunteer that was sitting up front was very nice as well.

Eric was amazing he told us the story of how he wrestled a gorilla and then we got stuck by rocks…read morethat fell but luckily our brave tour guide Eric led us out of the cave safely he should definitely get a raise.

A must do if you're visiting the area!…read more $24 for a basic tour and you will go inside with a tour guide! Our guide Everett was hilarious and informative. Didn't see wildlife like bats but saw their presence in the black goop on the walls. Apparently, people used to cut off a piece of the rock formation as a souvenir. Anyways, very interesting experience would rec! Plus u can get prickly pear ice cream or lemonade or both at the concession stand!

AZ 01-2024 Bisbee Arizona Copper Mines these are called the Lavendar Pits. Located in Bisbee, when…read moreI first saw thought it was another grand canyon but this was man created and very sad to see. Some people see beauty but I see destruction. To me it was all very sad!

The Lavender Pit is a former open pit copper mine that ran from 1950 to 1974. During that time, 86…read moremillion tons of ore was excavated (600,000 tons of it was copper). Turquoise was also found in this pit and is sold in Bisbee. The pit is 900 feet deep and has a toxic reddish blue water pool at the bottom. The Lavender Pit was named in honor of the general manager of Phelps Dodge Corporation Harrison M. Lavender (1890-1952). Phelps Dodge Corporation are the ones that opened the Lavender Pit in the 50's. You can view the Lavender Pit at a scenic stop on highway 80. It is a quick stop and there is plenty of places to park. There is information about the pit and a WW2 memorial at the scenic stop. For photos, there are a few large holes in the chain link fence that you can take pictures with your camera. It's worth a short visit to see the depths of the Lavender Pit and the colors that make up its steep walls.

It was a great time taking the ghost tour. No paranormal experiences (honestly don't believe in…read morethat stuff), but a great trip through the town's history. Some of the information they give out is inaccurate, like the wagon hearse having taken the OK Corral victims to Boot Hill (this wagon wasn't built until about a year after the shootout), but there's a lot of history here to see. Do a bit of research on the actual history of it and you'll have a great time. The tour guides are a lot of fun!

The Bird Cage Theater in Tombstone, AZ it's a must visit museum when in Tombstone…read more The museum is offering evening ghost tours. I'll have to come back for that. There's free parking across this museum. Happy Yelping :)