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THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST

TOMBSTONE, ARIZONA

The TV Western was at its peak in the 1950s and 60s. Westerns became ingrained in our psyche. So for me, a recent visit to TOMBSTONE, Arizona was not only a link back to the Old West, but also a link back to the old Western. As I watched the re-enacted gunfights and walked down the dusty streets of Tombstone, I wasn’t sure if I was being transported back to 1880 or to the set of “Gunsmoke.” Read More...

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ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO

It was 1947. Sightings of “flying discs” were being reported from various sections of the country. The nation was ready and looking..... Read More...

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PETRIFIED FOREST & PAINTED DESERT

PETRIFIED FOREST NATIONAL PARK The Arizonian portion of any Route 66 tour would not be complete without a drive through The Petrified Forest National Park. The natural glory of this visual sensation is a perfect balance to some of the great “man-made glory” you encounter along the Route. The park also includes the magnificent Painted Desert. The other-worldly and colorful rock formations are especially vivid at sunrise and sunset. Have a camera for this excursion!! Read More...
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BILLY THE KID LOCATIONS

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FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO

A visit to Fort Sumner is vital in any Billy the Kid odyssey. This rural town in New Mexico is where Sheriff Pat Garrett killed Billy in 1881. There are 2 museums in town plus Billy the Kid's actual gravesite. Read More...

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LINCOLN, NEW MEXICO

A walk through Lincoln is a fascinating trip into the past. This "ghost town" stands bizarrely frozen in time, enabling you to literally touch the history of the Wild West. It is the site of an event that characterized the turbulence of the Western era--the Lincoln County War. It is also the walk of Billy the Kid. Read More...