Arizona Field Trips

Jerome is unique and possesses a colorful past. Formerly known as “Wickedest City in the West”. No matter how much you’ve been told about the town prior to a visit, you’re in for surprises. From one visit to the next, we never know what we’ll experience in Jerome. We’ve been treated to a campy, historical film presentation, a tarantula crossing the street, costumed ladies “propositioning” our relatives to join a ghost walk, odd sensations that the place was haunted, a merchant’s talkative chicken, many shop-dogs, fabulous food and, always, friendly storekeepers. These are tame experiences compared to Jerome’s former life of mining accidents, fires, landslides, labor unrest, prostitution, gunfights and opium dens.

Palatki Heritage Site is one of our favorite Arizona Native American ruins. We hesitate to write a detailed description of what you’ll see because seeing it for the first time, without preconceived notions, is a treat in itself. Nevertheless, prepare to be amazed by beautiful Sinagua cliff dwellings and an abundance of pictographs from Native American people who once lived here. Be sure to bring your camera!

Just about anytime of year is perfect for driving this short, one hour loop through the Prescott National Forest around Thumb Butte in Prescott Arizona. Unless there has been a recent heavy rain or a rare snowfall, any vehicle with good clearance can make the somewhat dusty, dirt-road trip.
We like to take our Jeep Wrangler [...]