Tag: storytelling
Did Camels Ever Roam Wild in Arizona?
Q: We just moved here from the Midwest. My son came home from his new school the other day and said there are wild camels living in the desert. Is this true? A: Your son is no doubt a charming lad, but he needs to pay closer attention in class...Mattie Earp Gravesite, Vandals Spark Preservation of Historic Pinal Cemetery
The historic Pinal Cemetery, ca. 1880 to approximately 1920, served the residents of Pinal and the mill workers from Silver King Mine. Following the mine closure in 1888, Pinal was depopulated but the cemetery was still used by the residents of the new copper camp, Superior.The Story of Tom Horn: Old West Legends Die Hard
At the Laramie County Courthouse, Tom Horn, legendary government scout, Pinkerton detective, champion rodeo cowboy, and range regulator was taken from his cell and led into the courtyard and up the scaffolding steps to the gallows platform where a hangman's noose was waiting.Arizona Oddities’ Favorite 12 Posts from 2012
We offer a wide range of stories on Arizona Oddities catering to an eclectic group of fans from around the state. From history and recreation to artistic endeavors and those weird things you see along the highway, we’ve got it covered. Here, we’re showcasing our favorite 12 posts from 2012.Paranormal Investigators Seek Out Haunted Relics from Old Arizona
Arizona has a dynamic and diverse history. Many of yesterday’s relics and landmarks intrigue today’s residents and visitors. Towns like Jerome and Bisbee have staked reputations on haunted hotels, mines and other attractions.The Story of Charles Poston: The “Father of Arizona”
During the opening of new lands in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900s, those who entered legally— starting at the sound of the land agent's gunshot—were called Boomers. However, there were those who sneaked in early and staked out claims. These were called Sooners. Arizona, too, had a few Sooners. One of these was ...Salting Schemes in Old Arizona
One over-zealous promoter distributed brochures back east extolling the mineral riches in the Bradshaw Mountains. On the cover was a picture of an ocean-going, ore-laden vessel steaming down the mighty Hassayampa River. Unscrupulous prospectors upgraded their dubious mining properties in a manner contrary to nature by a process known as salting.Trivia on Arizona’s Notable People: Can You Pass?
Test your knowledge of Arizona’s people and history with this quick quiz, originally published in Marshall Trimble’s Official Arizona Trivia. Don’t scroll down too quickly. The answers are posted shortly below the questions. When you’re finished, leave a comment with your score. Good luck, this one is tricky!All About Oddities: Third Edition of “Arizona Curiosities” Now Available
At the risk of being accused of tooting my own horn, I am compelled to note that the Third Edition of Arizona Curiosities is now on the market. It is bigger and fatter than the previous two and contains this really good photo of me, the author, taken on one of those days when I ...Featured Artist: Dog of the Moon
Once a month, Arizona Oddities features a Q&A with a talented Arizona artist who is influenced by our state’s people, places and history. This month, musician Dog of the Moon shares his inspiration, thoughts on loneliness and love for the Arizona music scene.
