AtoZ Bucket List
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AZ Places
This directory is a history of places we have personally traveled for camping and exploring throughout Arizona, Utah and New Mexico and beyond. Places from the Forests to Deserts with Lakes, Rivers, Hot Springs, Caves and Peaks. Historical and Abandoned places, Ghost Towns and Ancient Ruins. Recreation Areas and National & State Parks. Enjoy!
Abandoned
Ancient Ruins
Caves
Desert
Forest
Ghost Towns
Historical
Hot Springs
Lakes
National & State Parks
Peaks
Rivers
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Explore the rugged beauty of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, a UNESCO biosphere reserve where vast desert landscapes meet striking mountain ranges. Discover rare flora, hike scenic trails, and experience the vibrant biodiversity of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.
#Hiking, #Camping, #SonoranDesert, #NationalMonument, #GhostTown, #Cave, #Recreation, #Desert
Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park, located along Arizona's I-10 corridor, is a stunning desert destination known for its striking peak, hiking trails, and rich history. A favorite for outdoor enthusiasts, the park offers camping, wildlife watching, and breathtaking desert views.
#Camping, #Hiking, #ArizonaStateParks, #SonoranDesert, #Desert, #Historical
Pinal Mountains
The Pinal Mountains rise to 7,848 feet just south of Globe, Arizona — a sky island of ponderosa pine and white fir tucked inside the Tonto National Forest, offering cool summer camping, eight hiking trails, sweeping views from the lookout tower and some of the most surprising wildlife encounters in central Arizona.
#Forest, #Camping, #Recreation, #Hiking, #Historical, #Wildlife, #Exploring, #Photography
Ruby Ghost Town
Just a day trip away from Tucson & 4 miles shy of the border of Mexico is a rare opportunity to look back at over a century of Arizona's mining history. From a once-thriving community of 1,200 people to a modern-day ghost town. Ruby has access to over 350 acres of trails, two lakes, and incredible biodiversity.
#Desert, #GhostTown
Ruins - Twin Arrows Trading Post
Twin Arrows Trading Post a Route 66 roadside attraction was built in the late 1940's and was abandoned in 1995. It consists of giant yellow wooden twin arrows, an abandoned gift shop and Valentine’s diner, some gas pumps, and big tanks in the back still remain. The building and various structures are deteriorating, this Icon has certainly seen better days. From what I understand the land is owned by the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino, that appears have yet to cleanup the area. Now abandoned buildings and structures have become a canvas for graffiti artists. Lots of interesting and creative graffiti to explore.
#Historical, #Abandoned, #Desert
Ruins - Two Guns
What remains of Two Guns are the ruins of the original stone houses, the Apache Death Cave, the ruins of the buildings built in the final attempt to revive the town and the Canyon Diablo Bridge which was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1988
#Historical, #Abandoned, #Desert
Saddle Mountain
Discover Saddle Mountain in Tonopah, Arizona, a hidden gem for rock hounds, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. This stunning desert landscape offers chalcedony and quartz hunting, vibrant sunsets, petroglyph exploration—perfect for a unique desert adventure.
#Hiking, #SonoranDesert, #Camping, #Recreation, #Petroglyphs, #RockHounding
Silver Reef Ghost Town
Explore Silver Reef Ghost Town near Leeds, Utah, a once-thriving mining town uniquely built on silver-bearing sandstone. Founded in 1875 and abandoned by 1891, this historical gem offers a fascinating glimpse into the Wild West's mining past, scenic views, and family-friendly activities.
#GhostTown, #Abandoned, #Historical, #Camping, #Recreation, #Desert
Arizona
Abandoned
Ancient Ruins
Caves
Desert
Forest
Ghost Towns
Historical
Hot Springs
Lakes
National & State Parks
Peaks
Rivers