Pre-Columbian Sinaguan sites, officer's quarters at a cavalry fort, a train excursion along the Verde River Canyon, a cowboy dinner show and a night at the casino may all be experienced in a single day.

Jerome, sometimes nicknamed "The City in the Sky" was at one time the most talked about mining camp in America. Its population went from 15,000 in its heyday to a "ghost town" of under 50 people. The Douglas Mansion is Jerome's State Historic Park featuring the mining history of the area. The Gold King Mine displays early machinery of the mining era in Jerome.

If bird watching is your thing, Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood has identified over 100 bird species in its immediate environs. It also has excellent camping and RV facilities, as well as a lagoon which is stocked with Rainbow trout from November through March. The Verde River which flows past Dead Horse and winds its way through the Verde Valley may be fished for catfish, bass and trout.

For the shopper, many unique shops and galleries featuring art, antiques, jewelry, pottery and many additional items may be found in our Historic Old Town Cottonwood District, Clarkdale, Camp Verde Jerome and Sedona.

For those who wish to experience eco-tourism, Red Rock State Park is the place with special programs focusing on wildlife, green meadows framed by native study, hiking, picnicking and bird watching.

Twenty hiking trails have been identified for hiking enthusiasts, in the Oak Creek Canyon and West Sedona areas. Another eight are listed for the Cottonwood region. Magnificent views of Sedona's Red Rock country, and the forests and canyons of Mingus Mountain await the hiker. Mingus Mountain has been identified as one of the best spots for hang gliding and skydiving.

The avid golfer will delight in the excellent golf courses located in Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Lake Montezuma and Cottonwood.

The family may cool off after exploring the Sedona area at Slide Rock State Park which contains one of Oak Creek Canyon's most exciting features. A thirty-foot water slide worn in the rocks winding through the cool creek bed providing visitors a natural outdoor thrill.