Wickenburg is noted for its clean air, good country living, western hospitality and all-around high quality of life. Just 60 miles northwest of Downtown Phoenix in the Northern reaches of the great southwest’s Sonoran Desert.

The Wickenburg area and much of the West became part of the United States following the Mexican-American War in 1848.

Until 1860 the Wickenburg area was unexplored and the Hassayampa River was unknown. The 100 mile long, mostly underground Hassayampa River, one of the Sonoran Desert’s few flowing, un-dammed rivers.

Wickenburg today is a modern town with over 600 businesses providing a range of services, shopping, specialty shops and galleries for western-themed gifts. Wickenburg is home to three unique guest ranches: Rancho de los Caballeros, Kay El Bar Ranch, Flying E Dude Ranch.

Congress, Arizona has a population of aournd 2,500 in Yavapai County, Arizona. Congress is known as a gold-mining ghost town, but now serves as a retirement and bedroom community for nearby Wickenburg.

Gold was discovered at Congress in 1884. By 1893, the Santa Fe Railroad passed within three miles of the mine, at Congress Junction. Congress boomed, and remained prosperous until the mid-1930s, when the mines closed. Many historic structures are left today including the old cemetary.

The quiet, small, unincorporated, community of Yarnell is located in Northern Arizona, in southern Yavapai County on U.S. Highway 89, at the top of Yarnell Hill, between Antelope Peak and the Weaver Mountains. It sits at an elevation of about 4,800 feet.

It is surrounded by huge boulders, nestled among Oak and Juniper trees, intertwined with Skunk Bush, Scrub Oak, and Manzanita. Yarnell is about 25 miles north of Wickenburg. The climate of Yarnell is mild all year round with a winter average temperature of 40.4 F degrees and a summer average temperature of 77.4 F degrees.

This Town attracts people who seek the natural beauty of Arizona, a peaceful lifestyle and a unique blend of modern and recreational amenities. Prescott Valley is truly one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! Prescott Valley offers something for everyone!

Located just 80 miles north of Phoenix, Prescott Valley is located in the center of many of Arizona's beautiful natural and cultural attractions and is a short drive to nearby cities such as, Prescott, Jerome, Sedona, Cottonwood, and Flagstaff.

Today, the modern Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribepreserves the ancient culture of its ancestors and works diligently to achieve economic independence through numerous tribal enterprises. One of the area’s largest employers, the Tribe is home to a 162-room resort, two casinos, a business park and shopping center.

Home to the Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale was laid out in 1914 near the site of the existing smelter, which was built in 1910. It processed ore from nearby Jerome until 1952. Clarkdale was a company town, built with modern amenities.

The mining and smelter sites, along with the Clarkdale Memorial Clubhouse, are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. Clarkdale hosts a number of community events, including an art festival and Independence Day celebration.

Verde Canyon Railroad makes it's home in Clarkdale. - Travel the wilderness route on this historical train from Clarkdale, AZ to Perkinsville.

The Town of Cottonwood began as a campground and stop-over for travelers to Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and Camp Verde. It was one of three main crossings over the Verde River.

Cottonwood became a supplier of fresh produce to the copper miners in Jerome in the early years of the 20th century. Today, it is the commercial hub of the Verde Valley and is home to a number of antique shops, fine restaurants, art galleries and festivals throughout the year.

The Clemenceau Heritage Museum rooms and display cases are filled with artifacts focus on Verde Valley history. The Railroad Room depicts miles of railroad during the early mining and smelting days. Volunteers and donations keep the museum operating.