History
The name of the prospector that discovered the Vulture Mine.
Who is Henry Wickenburg?
This museum showcases western art.
What is the Sigler Museum?
Wickenburg is often called the ____ ranch capital of the world?
What is dude ranch ?
This giant cactus is the most recognizable.
What is the Saguaro?
The year AZ became a state.
What is 1912?
The rich gold mine that helped create Wickenburg.
What is the Vulture Mine?
This famous tree served as one of Wickenburg’s first jails.
What is the jail tree?
Visitors often enjoy these guided tours through the desert on horseback.
What are trail rides?
This river flows underground in the area.
What is the Hassayampa?
This local tradition describes the practice of hospitality and friendliness.
What is the Wickenburg Way?
The year Wickenburg was founded.
What is 1863?
This restored theatre is one of Wickenburg’s best known landmarks.
What is the Saguaro Theatre?
This annual celebration honors Wickenburg’s western heritage.
What is Gold Rush Days?
These odorous pig-like creatures are frequent visitors in the area.
What are javelina?
The Wickenburg Way values these three things: kindness, respect and this trait___.
What is hospitality?
Wickenburg was officially incorporated in this year.
What is 1909?
These local street are named after presidents.
What are
Washington Street — George Washington
Before railroads, cows were moved long distances this way.
What is a cattle drive?
These interesting members of the iguana family are found throughout AZ and have the ability to change colors
What is the chuckwalla?
This is the only place in the country that still gets mail by mule train.
What is Supai, AZ (bottom of the Grand Canyon)?
This devastating disaster on the Hassayampa in 1890 killed over 100 people.
What is the Walnut Creek Dam disaster?
This historic hotel was started by an African American woman.
What is the Hassayampa Inn?
Cowboys used this tool to catch cattle. (Hint-another L word for lasso)
What is a lariat?
They are the largest bird in the cuckoo family.
What are roadrunners?
The dwarf planet Pluto was discovered here.
What is Flagstaff, AZ (Lowell Observatory)?