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Verde Canyon Train & Grand Canyon

We have decided to spend the next 9 days in the Sedona area.  On Thursday we went on the Verde Canyon Train which explored the Verde River and remote canyon.  The  tracks were built early 20th century to haul copper from Jerome where one of the largest copper mines in the world was located.  It was a fun outing, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/az-jerome/On Friday we took a daytrip to visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  When we got there a rush of nostalgia overcame us from when we hiked rim-to-rim and from when we rafted 8 days on the Colorado.  We truly…

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Read more about the article Homolovi Ruins, Endodontist & Apple

Homolovi Ruins, Endodontist & Apple

We left Lake Powell and headed to Homolovi State Park east of Flagstaff.  Homolovi is located just outside of Winslow AZ.  Now most of you reading this (excluding a couple of Millenials 🤣) know the significance of Winslow AZ from your youth!  (Reply below if you know the answer!) The park was interesting but also had great RV sites!  The park is home of 2 Hopi Native American Ruins. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homolovi_State_ParkThe town of Winslow is a bit dismal, it used to be a stop along Route 66 and vibrant, but today the best thing in town is the Flying J truck…

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