Dose of History
Find a Famous Writer and Explorer’s Historic Mountain Retreat in Greer
James Willard Schultz led a fascinating life. He was born in New York in 1859 and found an early appreciation for the great outdoors, ...Discover an Ancient Solar Calendar and Kiva at Casa MalpaÍs in Springerville
Casa Malpaís is one of the best places in the White Mountains to learn about the region’s ancient history. The Ancestral Puebloan people constructed ...Ostrich Festival Celebrates Chandler’s Unique History
Ostriches in Chandler, Ariz. It sounds absurd, but the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. And, turns out, these large, flightless birds are inseparable ...Scottsdale is Home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Desert-Inspired Winter Haven
Turns out, famous architects adore Arizona’s plentiful sunshine and expansive desert views. Frank Lloyd Wright loved it so much that he built his winter ...Who Are the Babbitts, One of Flagstaff’s Most Famous Families?
If you’ve lived in Arizona for a while, or even if you just like reading up on famous Arizona families, chances are you’ve come ...Goldfield Ghost Town: Wild West History and Fun for the Family
Visiting from out of town and looking for an authentic Wild West experience? Need something to do with the kids this weekend? Bored with ...5 Interesting Facts About Architect Mary Colter
If you’ve visited the Grand Canyon, chances are you’ve seen some of Mary Colter’s work first-hand. She contributed to many of the buildings dotting ...Palm Trees Aren’t Native to Arizona, So How Did They End Up Here?
Nothing quite says “desert oasis” like a cluster of slender palm trees. They’re found all over the southwest, lining the highway, parks and found ...Have you Seen These Movies Based on This Infamous Shootout?
Arizona’s history is populated by memorable characters and iconic locations. The unforgiving desert climate molded some of the toughest figures in the southwest: Doc ...The Tucson Artifacts are the Southwest’s Greatest Hoax
Imagine stumbling across 31 lead objects in the middle of the Arizona desert. The objects are heavy, include swords, crosses and religious paraphernalia, and ...
