Odd Observations
Big Counties Make Sense in Arizona
After Arizona became a U.S. territory in 1863, four counties were created—Mojave, Pima, Yuma and Yavapai. A fifth county, Pah-Ute, was claimed — and ...The Painted Rocks at Chloride
CHLORIDE - Up around here, the painted rocks are known simply as "the Mural." Roy Purcell, the artist, called the work “The Journey” and ...Roof Rocks Help Cool Hot House
Rocks on the roof? Who to call but the estimable Max Underwood, professor of architecture at Arizona State University, a specialist in Valley architecture, ...Sixty-Ton Frog Greets Drivers Along Highway 89
Just about a half mile north of downtown Congress, the old frog squats in the desert sun on a hillside along Highway 89. ...Mojaves vs. Mohaves: Which is Correct?
Why is Mojave spelled with an “h” in Arizona and with a “j” in California? Let us start at the beginning: Mohave is an attempt ...
