Rock Springs, Arizona

What Difference Does a Decade or More Make?

Welcome to Rock Springs, Arizona, 2019 (top) and 2009 (bottom).

Tombstone, Arizona, USA

Welcomed by a Present Participle

Welcome to Tombstone, Arizona, 2018.

Hualapai Nation, Grand Canyon West, Arizona

Hierarchies of Settlement Geography ~ The Indian Reservation
Welcome to Hualapai Nation Indian Reservation, Grand Canyon West, Arizona, 2022.

With 2,300 people, the Hualapai have their own federally recognized Indian Reservation.

Ash Fork, Arizona

Rock Solid Greetings

Welcome to Ash Fork, Arizona, 2019.

Flagstone Capital of USA

Here is the Ash Fork welcome sign in 1988.

Grand Canyon West, Arizona

Rock Solid Greetings

Welcome to Grand Canyon West, Arizona, 2022.

Land of the Hualapai Nation

Gamyu is a friendly greeting in the Hualapai language.

Cottonwood, Arizona

What's Trending in Mural Art? Big Names

Welcome to Cottonwood, Arizona, 2019.

Kingman, Arizona

Get Your Kicks on Route 66

Welcome to Kingman, Arizona, 2009.

Heart of Historic Route 66

Next stop along Route 66: in California.

Sedona, Arizona

An Apple Tree for Arbor Day ~ This Friday!

Welcome to Sedona, Arizona, 2019.

Florence, Arizona

Powerful Perpendiculars West of the Mississippi

Welcome to Florence, Arizona, 2018.

Mohave Valley, Arizona

American Indian Places: Reservations

Welcome to the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, Arizona, 2019.

Golden Shores, Arizona

September ~ Gateway to Autumn (. . . the Golden Shores of Autumn)
Welcome to Golden Shores, Arizona, 2019.
Gateway to "A Good Place to Live" or Gateway to Route 66
Wonderful name for a town! Wish the sign lived up to its promise!

Williams, Arizona

Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, 2019.
Mother Road Rt 66
''Highway 66 is the main migrant road. . . . 66 is the mother road, the road of flight.'' ― John Steinbeck

Williams, Arizona

Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, 2019.
The Best of Route 66
''Well if you ever plan to motor west
Travel my way, take the highway that's the best
Get your kicks on Route 66.'' ― The King Cole Trio

Williams, Arizona

Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, 2019.
“There's not a single person in Arizona today who would say the Grand Canyon was a mistake." ― Stewart Udall

Williams, Arizona

Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, 2019.
“He meant the Grand Canyon was only a mood of nature, a bold promise, a beautiful record. He meant that mountains had sifted away in its dust, yet the canyon was young.” ― Zane Gray

Williams, Arizona

Gateway to the Grand Canyon
Welcome to Williams, Arizona, 2019.
“I believe in evolution. But I also believe, when I hike the Grand Canyon and see it at sunset, that the hand of God is there also.” ― John McCain

Prescott Valley, Arizona

What Difference Does Ten Years Make?
Welcome to Prescott Valley, Arizona, 2019.
2019: Fewer rondelles since 2009, but now a Playful City!

Prescott Valley, Arizona

What Difference Does Ten Years Make?
Welcome to Prescott Valley, Arizona, 2009.
2009: Keep your eye on those changing rondelles . . . 

Black Canyon City, Arizona

What Difference Does Ten Years Make?
Welcome to Black Canyon City, Arizona, 2009.
2019: How that cactus has grown! How little that sign has changed since 2009!

Black Canyon City, Arizona

What Difference Does Ten Years Make?
Welcome to Black Canyon City, Arizona, 2009.
2009: Keep your eye on the growing cactus . . .