Links
I'm placing the links to the majority of the places we will be visiting on the Jerome/Sedona Tour. This list will change as we go along. Several places are sold out for next year all ready. Once I give them my final numbers, will probably not be able to add more. I hate disappointments even for you.
Links to stuff where we are going:
- ORC's Main Web Page
- ORC's Forums
- Jerome America's Most Vertical City" and "Largest Ghost Town in America.
- The Ghost Town Jerome
- Verde Canyon Railroad
- The Blazin' M Ranch
Once in time Jerome was fifth biggest town in Arizona, but now is reduced to capitol of the ghost towns. Main income was copper mining in the area.
The Verde Canyon Railroad is often referred to as the finest train ride in Arizona and acclaimed as Arizona’s longest-running nature show.
The remote wilderness of the Verde Canyon, located west of Sedona and below Jerome, is renowned for its towering red rock pinnacles and clean, green waters. The train rolls past Indian ruins, through a 680-foot man-made tunnel, over old-fashioned trestles and under clear azure skies. This picturesque setting is further enhanced by the variety of indigenous flora and fauna and the many migrating waterfowl. Over thirty bald and golden eagles winter in this riparian respite each year.Passengers enjoy this four-hour scenic train ride in first-class style aboard renovated passenger coaches and open-air viewing cars pulled by vintage locomotives.
The Verde Canyon is often called 'Arizona’s other Grand Canyon' with spectacular canyon scenery on a train trip that offers visual feasts including seasonal spring flowers, fall foliage and hundreds of migratory birds, such as the majestic bald eagle. Bald eagle and eaglet nesting on the cliffs along the Verde Canyon railroad tracks.The Blazin' M Ranch for dinner
Located along the banks of the Verde River in Cottonwood, just 90 minutes North of Phoenix and twenty minutes from Sedona & Jerome, the fun begins at 5:00PM when the gates open and you enter the Old West courtyard. You will enjoy the wide variety of Western sights and activities including a shooting gallery, train ride, horseshoe pits, a mechanical roping horse and friendly farm animals. Visit our Olde Tyme photo studio to experience the fun, humor and romance of dressing up in late 1800's Old West, saloon and Victorian costumes and then take home a digital photo of your experience to cherish and remember for a lifetime. Our many unique gift shops offer something for everyone. Be sure to take your time as you stroll through our one-of-a-kind-in-the-world Wood 'N' West Gallery where the "Old West comes to life" in hand-carved historical scenes that will delight and entertain your entire family.
At 6:30PM the dinner bell rings and guests are treated to our all-you-can-eat chuckwagon grub in our climate controlled "barn" (we operate rain or shine) served by our cowpokes on a tin plate and tin cup. After supper, sit back and enjoy the harmonic sounds of the famous Blazin' M Cowboys, who will amaze you with their hour-long Western stage production that includes delightful cowboy music, storytelling, comedy, and some surprises you won't want to miss including a regular visit from "Otis" the resident pesky character who will make you laugh until your full belly aches!.