Arizona Photo Opp Suggestions?
Jan 21, 2016 14:43:18 #
Mary Kelley wrote:
Jerome (restored tourist town+ on top of mtn. nr. Cottonwood
Burro Creek (beautiful oasis 5 miles west of Bagdad mine--can use 4wd to get
close to the white sculptured-looking rocks in the creek)
Phelps/Dodge large copper mine on the N to S hwy. nr. N. Mex. border
Salome+ (ck. map for rt. #) for palo verde groves in blooming season
Burro Creek (beautiful oasis 5 miles west of Bagdad mine--can use 4wd to get
close to the white sculptured-looking rocks in the creek)
Phelps/Dodge large copper mine on the N to S hwy. nr. N. Mex. border
Salome+ (ck. map for rt. #) for palo verde groves in blooming season
Thanks, will check that out.
Jan 21, 2016 14:44:51 #
DavidPhares wrote:
Just buy a house! You will not see, or photograph all there is to this beautiful state in two years. There is justo much. ☺️
I would consider doing just that if it weren't for the hot summers. Can't deal with that :-(
Jan 21, 2016 14:46:16 #
cambriaman wrote:
If you choose The North Rim of t he Grand Canyon, stay a coupe of days in the area and venture north in Utah and visit Bryce Canyon NP andZion NP both world class and unique. Photo ops beyond belief.
Didn't mention that in my op, but we're planning on going to Utah April 1 to do the 5 national parks before returning to Michigan. Thank you.
Jan 21, 2016 14:48:37 #
orrie smith wrote:
if you don't mind a day (or two) trip, explore New Mexico also.
Good possibility there when the weather warms up a bit. Thanks.
Jan 21, 2016 14:50:33 #
Tjohn wrote:
Hoodoos in the Chiricahua Mtns, volcanic field ENE of Douglas should have a lot of wildflowers this year. Then you will not be too far from Bisbee and Tombstone.
We're in that area right now and have just done Tombstone, Bisbee, and the Chiricahua Mts. Nice area! Thank you.
Jan 21, 2016 20:42:58 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
jerryc41 wrote:
That would be a hard sell for the wife. :D
Not my wife. She's willing to try new things at least once for the experience.
Jan 22, 2016 09:31:47 #
windshoppe wrote:
We're in that area right now and have just done Tombstone, Bisbee, and the Chiricahua Mts. Nice area! Thank you.
If still there, drop by Turkey Creek Road where my 2nd cousin is buried, "Johnnie" Ringo.
Jul 6, 2018 07:57:39 #
Jul 6, 2018 08:51:26 #
tbsteph
Loc: Ohio
If you are into ghost towns, there are many worth exploring (Oatman and Chloride come to mind.). Also I don't think anyone has mentioned Organ Pipe NP. The drive from Ajo to Tucson is also quite scenic.
Jul 6, 2018 10:16:39 #
Jul 6, 2018 12:48:49 #
windshoppe wrote:
Last winter my wife and I tried snowbirding for th... (show quote)
I lived in AZ for 9 years and still have places on my list. 2 months might not be enough
time!
The San Xavier Mission south of Tucson is a must, further south the Tumacacori NHP is another old Spanish mission worth stopping at. Old Tucson studio can be fun with views that you might recognize from the movies. Speaking of fun, Tombstone is a tourist trap in the true meaning of the word but it is an interesting one and if you get that far south in AZ it shouldn't be missed. But, photo ops? Not so much. If you do go that far, go a bit farther to Bisbee. For landscapes there is no end of possibilities in Arizona. The best guide I can think of for that is a subscription to Arizona Highways magazine. Whatever you do ENJOY!
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