Nestled in the Verde Valley just 100 miles north of Phoenix, Cottonwood has transformed from a sleepy agricultural community ...

The Verde River, Arizona’s only Wild and Scenic River, flows through the community as a green ribbon of life in the desert.

As an Arizona ... wine country. Cottonwood is home to 24 vineyards and counting, all of which are located on the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Try award-winning cabernets, merlots, and sauvignon blancs at ...

Departing from the small town of Clarkdale, Arizona—next door to the Cottonwood International Dark Sky Community—this 1912-era train winds through the sandstone cliffs of Verde Canyon on ...

CLARKDALE, AZ — Tucked away in the heart of the state’s Red Rock Country, the Verde Canyon Railroad offers what many call the most scenic train ride in Arizona. Departing from the historic ...

Along the way, passengers are treated to views of towering red rock formations, a 734-foot tunnel, historic trestles, and the winding Verde River, all only accessible by rail. ABC15 Phoenix, AZ ...

When people imagine Arizona, most are certainly not picturing verdant vineyards. Harsh desert? Sure. The Grand Canyon ... is home to three AVAs: the Verde Valley, north of Phoenix; Sonoita ...

The fall chill adds to the enchanting forested landscape showcasing yellow leafy cottonwood ... locals call Arizona’s other Grand Canyon, the Verde Canyon, set between the Coconino National Forest and ...

Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, passengers traverse a track that takes them through the canyon and the Verde River. Along the way, they'll be up close with the dramatic pinnacles and cliffs that ...

You can take the Grand Canyon Railway daily to this ... skiing and snowboarding in Arizona. Check out tons of nearby hikes if you long to immerse yourself in the pines. Cottonwood’s mild climate and ...

“Going down to Sedona or Cottonwood ... on the Olympic map. For George Young, Jim Ryun, Billy Mills and Conrad Nightingale, northern Arizona was also the perfect place to train for the Olympics ...