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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...

Helen Avaient
May 7, 20234 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
May 3, 20236 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 29, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 9, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Apr 5, 20235 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Mar 4, 20235 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Feb 20, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Feb 14, 20234 min read
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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,...

Helen Avaient
Feb 12, 20234 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Jan 24, 20232 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Jan 17, 20235 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Jan 13, 20234 min read
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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...

Helen Avaient
Jan 8, 20236 min read
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