Arizona Cinders

Here is a listing of unique sights and experiences deemed too small or distant to stand alone as an Official 2008 Arizona Convention Activity. But all the same, each issomething to see! There are no Coordinators for these, thus you are on your own if you intend to visit. To assist in your planning, the locations are listed by Interstate Highway first, then by:“Eastern”, “Western”, “Northeastern” and “Central”. Flagstaff being our focus, its locations are listed separately.

Interstate 10: (Eastern /Tucson,AZ):

“The Thing”: -5- miles west of Willcox, AZ. (Exit 322). It will cost you a buck to tour the three out-sheds and determine if you got your money’s worth! Heard tell it needs a decent burial!

“The Bone Yard”; located on Davis-Monthan A.F. Base in Tucson (Exit: 265). A bus tour takes you thru American military aircraft that has flown for the past 70 years. Tours are M-F, make reservations in advance! (520) 574-0462 (ask for reservation desk). Tour rates can combine the Pima Air and Space and the Titan II Museums.

“The DesertMuseum”; I-19 south of Tucson. (Exit 99). A popular tourist attraction with a world renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. An all day attraction, open every day 8-5:00. 883-2702.

“KittPeak Observatory”; World’s largest collection of telescopes! Daily 9-4: RSVP for PM star gazing. (520) 318-8726 or and click on: “kpno”.

“Pima Air and SpaceMuseum”; (Exit 267, go 2 miles east) East Tucson. Largest private air museum with more than 250 aircraft, including an X-15 and SR-71.Daily 9-5:00 (520) 574-0462or

“Titan II Missile Museum”; I-19, south of Tucson. (Exit: 69, west 1/10th of a mile). Underground missile silos and commandcenter open to public. Daily 9-5:00 (520) 625-7736 or

Interstate 40:(Eastern AZ):

The Eagles’ “Take it Easy” Street Corner:Winslow, Arizona: (Exit: 252; follow the signs) The City Park dedicated to this song is located at Second Street and Kinsley Avenue. No fee for loitering!

Petrified ForestNational Park: (Exit 311): the best discoveries of petrified wood are made some 2 miles from the pull outs. But be warned: a curse (and a stiff Federal Fine…) is upon those who remove any pieces! Be aware of desert heat! Gates open from 8 to dusk. NPS fees apply. (928) 524-6228

The Holbrook Goodwill Dinosaurs: Enjoy six concrete reptiles along side Interstate 40. Due to estate considerations, these and another eight spread through out the former DinosaurPark, maybe sold off by September 2008.

Rock Art Ranch, Holbrook:(South of I-40). A private 60 year ranch and museum where petroglyphs, Native American and cowboy artifacts are preserved and shared with visitors. Camping is available on the ranch. $20.00 per person, Closed Sundays. Reservations are mandatory. (928) 386-5047.

Interstate 40:(Western AZ):

Andy Devine (“Jingles”) Museum: Kingman, 400 West Beale St. (Exit 48).South of I-40; one block off of Andy Devine Avenue. (928) 753-3195.

Grand Canyon Caverns: (Exit 123 --from the east--). On Route 66, approximately 25 miles west of Seligman. Elevator ride down (210 feet). Daily 45 minute tours: 9AM to 6PM (A: $12.95/ C$9.95). (928) 422-3223.

Grand Canyon Skywalk: North of Kingman, off of SR-93 (I-40; Exit 48), go north to Dolan Springs; anticipate twisty, unpaved roads in rugged terrain. A Horseshoe shaped glass floor observation deck extends 70 feet out from the canyon wall over the Colorado River some 4,000 feet below. This is on the Hualapai Indian Reservation and a fee of $25.00 per person-plus a tour package fee (minimum $49.95) is charged.

Painted Rocks of Chloride: This man-made mural rises some 75 feet above a desert canyon floor. Located 15 miles north of Kingman, on SR-93 (I-40; Exit 48). The Mural is 1.3 miles southeast of Chloride, follow the signs. A passable but difficult road, so take your time!

Volcanic “Sink Hole”: (Exit 139) Crookton Road/ “Route 66”. On the north side of I-40, take the first dirt road (Ten Tank Rd) go north exactly -2.9- miles, where the “Hole” is not 50 yards off the road. It is cabled off and posted as “StateTrustLand”. Be Careful, it is some 200-plus feet deep, loose rocks make it slippery and it is not fenced off!

Interstate 17: (Central AZ)

Arcosanti: (Exit 262) An unfinished city of the future. Architecture and ecology combined. Tours:10:00 to 4:00 daily. Follow signs and dirt road north and east from junction. (928) 632-7135 .

Chapel of the Holy Cross: (Exit 298) Sedona, AZ. Go 12 miles west of I-17 to Chapel Road. M-S 9-5, Su 10-5. (928) 282-4069 .

MontezumaCastleNational Monument: (Exit 289) a 5-story 20 room cliff dwelling, circa 1100AD. NPS fees apply. (928) 567-3322. .

Montezuma’s WellNational Monument: (Exit 293, and follow signs) a century old red-wall limestone sinkhole 470’ across, full of spring water. No NPS fees at this site!(928) 567-4521

TuzigootNational Monument: (Exit287)Take State Route 260 to Clarkdale. A remnant ridgeline village created approximately 1200AD. NPS fees apply. (928) 634-5564. .

Flagstaff: (Consider the CityCenter as: Exit 198 or 200;-where I-40 and I-17 meet-.)

SunsetCraterVolcanoNational Monument: On SR-89, 12 miles north of Flagstaff. Drive two miles farther east on FR 545, follow the signs. There is no access to the peak itself, it is closed to hiking. Daily 9 to 5 PM.NPS fees apply. (928) 526-0502;

WalnutCanyonNational Monument: (Exit 204) Drive south -3- miles to the VisitorCenter. The parking lot has a tight turn around, towed vehicles and those longer than 40 feet are not recommended. Daily 9 to 5. NPS fees apply. (928) 526-3367;

WupatkiNational Monument:(Indian Pueblo Ruins) On SR-89,37 miles north of Flagstaff. From Sunset Crater NM drive -22- miles farther northeast on the paved“Loop Road” (FR 545), --or-- 15 more miles north on SR-89, follow the signs.Daily 9 to 5. NPS fees apply. (928) 679-2365;

PioneerMuseum: (2340 N. Fort Valley Rd). On SR-180, inside FlagstaffCity limits. M-Sat, 9-5 PM (928) 774-6272; .

Chapel of the Holy Dove: On SR-180, approximately 18 miles north of Flagstaff. First built in 1963, destroyed by fire in 1999 and then restored just after the Millennium.

The Sacred White Buffalo: Miracle Moon (Mother), Rainbow Spirit (1st-F), Peace Pilgrim (2nd -F) and Arizona Spirit (3rd -M).All four are pure-bred rare white American Bison! They are about to move to an unknown location from their present Spirit Mountain Ranch on SR-180 20 miles north of Flagstaff. Contact info, as of April 2007: (928) 606-2779.

The “Planes of FameAirMuseum”: in Valle, AZ at the intersection of SR-180 and SR-64. Gen MacArthur’s Lockheed Constellation plus -30- other planes on display. Open Daily. $5.95 for A/ $1.95 for C. Show Convention ID for Discount! (928) 635-1000.

Navajo Nation: (Northeast AZ):

Four CornersTribalParkMonument:SR-160 north of Teec NosPos, AZ.TouchAZ, CO, NM and UT simultaneously! On the Navajo Nation Reservation, fees apply.

NavajoCodeTalkerMuseum: on SR-160 in downtown Kayenta, AZ. A display memorializing their heroism and WW-II artifacts is at the Burger King Restaurant.

NavajoTribalPark: “MonumentValley” offers one of the most scenic areas in America! This is a Native American Park. Summer months: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Winter Months: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Camping is on first come, first serve basis. Call: (435) 727-5874/ 5875 or write: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park P.O. Box 360289, Monument ValleyUT84536 (no web-site!). Or: Goulding’s Lodge P.O. Box 360001, Monument Valley, UT84536 website: phone: (435) 727-3231.

The Middle of No-Where:(Eastern-Central AZ):

“All Bikes”: On SR-87 approximately 12 miles south of Payson, AZ located within downtown Rye, AZ. Two acres of bicycles…For sale: all…or part(s)…. Open 9-6 PM, W-Su. Ron Adler, Proprietor. (928) 474-2526.