Prescott Arizona
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We have been going to Prescott Arizona on average twice a year since 1997
after my Aunt moved there. Once we moved to California it was only a 6 hour drive.
We fell in love with the place the first time we were there. It was our first
trip to Arizona and the cowboy west. We love the wide open spaces and views in
Arizona. Prescott does a
wonderful job preserving their western cowboy heritage. This trip was a
bittersweet one since we were going for my Aunt's memorial. We spent a total
of 11 days there and a lot of time exploring the area since we figured we will
not be going there as often anymore. Of all the places we have considered for
retirement I think we both like Prescott the best. The picture to the left is
Fort Whipple in the foreground and Thumb Butte in the distance. |
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We spent an entire day going around to some of the more scenic areas taking
pictures. Our friends Craig and Sandra were with us. After telling them
about Prescott for so many years we wanted to share it with them. The view
to the left is Watson Lake at one of a number of parks in Prescott. Watson
Lake borders the Granite Dells. It is down kind of low because of the dry
weather out west. |
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We were at the Phippen Museum when I looked out the window and noticed this
rainbow. For us the scenery is just incredible. When we came home I had to
buy the movie Jr. Bonner because it was filmed in Prescott. One of Karen's
favorite stops is the Galloping Goose to pick up some jewelry. The woman who
works there even remembers us that is how often Karen goes in there. It is
always fun to browse the shops on Whiskey Row. Then we are always amazed at
the number of wonderful local restaurants we find there. So while my Aunt is
now departed I suspect we will still go to Prescott just not as often. |
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