Blogs from Bisbee, Arizona, United States, North America
Historic Arizona: The Small Mining Town of Bisbee
Published: May 22nd 2012North America » United States » Arizona » Bisbee
May 22nd 2012
Nestled within the Mule Mountains, the historic town offers visitors a window into the past. This picturesque town founded in 1880 is home to the old Queen Mine, the very heart of riches and economic growth when the town was at its height of growth. The old West mining town was then the richest mining town in the United States producing large tons of gold, silver, lead, zinc and copper. Until the early 1970s Bisbee was a thriving town, but then the minerals became unprofitable, leading to the departure of many employees who sought work elsewhere. Today, Bisbee is one of Arizona’s main tourist attractions drawing thousands each year. Whether you are a resident of Arizona or just a visitor, a weekend getaway to Bisbee will engage you, your friends, family or colleagues in different activities. ... read more
February 23rd 2011
I went on a quick roadtrip with my friend Rochelle. We didn't want to venture too far since I'm only a few weeks from having a baby (possibly even sooner!). We opted to make the quick hour & half drive from Tucson to Bisbee since neither of us had been there. As soon as we drove through the tunnel at Mule Pass the rolling hills laid out before us and were speckled by houses perched against the ledges. What a beautiful, quaint town. Bisbee was once, in the early 1900s, the largest city between St. Louis and San Francisco. It's hard to believe that in less than the span of one decade, a city can go from a bustling metropolis to a sleepy town. Alas though, a town with a rich history in mainly copper and ... read more
Old Town Bisbee, Arizona: A Glimpse Back in Time
Published: December 14th 2010North America » United States » Arizona » Bisbee
December 13th 2010
It’s 2010 and, for the life of me, I’m amazed there are still cities in our country that somehow function at less than the average mach speed. I live in the Southwest, and today I took a trip to Old Historic Bisbee, Arizona where I moseyed along and took shots of the random sights that make it so unique. Bisbee became famous in the late 1800s thanks to the discovery of copper throughout the area. The elevation is just shy of 6,000 feet, and in the main historic district, homes are stippled throughout the varying tiers of hills that roll along for about a mile. This is the start of a Southwest Chapter for me, so please, enjoy a few glimpses back into the historical moods that make Bisbee so eclectic after all these years. Stop ... read more
March 28th 2010
We woke up about 7 am; everyone came over for lattes. The wind is horrible again. Breakfast was a combined effort; we made the bacon and eggs, Larry made pancakes. Everything was delicious. It was time to clean up, pack up and head home. I really enjoyed Denny staying with us. If you don't know Denny, she is 82 years old, Australian and a lifelong friend of Annie's. She is very mobile, keeps up with everyone, is cheerful, funny, sharp and a delight to have around. I'm so glad I got to spend the weekend with her. I think the key to her health is walking and red wine. We followed Larry and Henna home and good thing we did. We were behind him and all of a sudden, he blew another tire on the RV. ... read more
March 27th 2010
It was a very windy night. I couldn't get to sleep. Maybe I read too long. I got up to go to the bathroom a few times. Got up around 7:30. Denny said the wind woke her a few times. Whenever someone moves around in the RV, you can feel it slightly if you are laying in bed. Denny said she felt it. She thought we were perhaps 'carrying on'. Not! We invited everyone over for lattes. After our lattes we had a big breakfast: eggs, hashbrown, bacon, sausage, toast, orange juice. We had reservations for a tour of the Queen Mine at 10:30am. It is within walking distance, just down the hill. We got to the tour and suited up, heavy coats, helmets, flashlights; seemed quite realistic. The pictures are great. The tour was fantastic, ... read more
March 26th 2010
We get up around 7AM. We slept good. Larry and Henna join us for lattes. We sat around and chatted for awhile. We then had a leisurely breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, Larry's chili (shredded pork, tomatoes, spices). It's hot and spicy and we put it on top of our eggs. It was about 10:45. I'd better get a shower; Annie, Bobbie and Denny are coming around 11:30. They arrive safely around 11:30. It is very windy up on top of this hill. We help them unload. Denny is staying with us; Bobbie and Annie with Larry and Henna. The guys head to Sierra Vista. Larry has to get a spare tire for his RV. The girls sit around and chat for awhile, then we head to town. If you've been to Bisbee, you know it's an ... read more
March 25th 2010
We are headed to Bisbee, AZ for the weekend with Larry, Henna, Bobbie, Annie and Denny. Bisbee is 82 miles southeast of Tucson. Bisbee was founded as a copper, gold, and silver mining town in 1880, and named in honor of Judge DeWitt Bisbee, one of the financial backers of the adjacent Copper Queen Mine. In 1929, the county seat was moved from Tombstone, Arizona to Bisbee, where it remains. A syndicated television series which aired from 1956-1958, Sheriff of Cochise starring John Bromfield, was filmed in Bisbee. Mining in the Mule Mountains proved quite successful: in the early 20th century the population of Bisbee soared. Incorporated in 1902, by 1910 its population swelled to 9,019 and it sported a constellation of suburbs, including Warren, Lowell, and San Jose, some of which had been founded on ... read more
Tag 12 - Von Douglas nach Phoenix
Published: November 10th 2008North America » United States » Arizona » Bisbee
November 9th 2008
Der heutige Tag bringt uns wieder ein Stueck nach Norden. Wir verlassen Douglas und besuchen zuerst die kleine Stadt Bisbee. In Bisbee wurde und wird Kupfer abgebaut und die Stadt hat im Kern ihren alten Charme erhalten koennen, mit Haeusern, wie sie frueher ausgesehen haben. Wir wollten hier eigentlich ein paar Souvenirs einkaufen, aber die paar Geschaefte, die offen hatten (wir waren wieder frueh unterwegs), haben nur Kitsch und mega-teure Indianer-Sachen angeboten (sorry, Indianer darf man ja nicht mehr sagen, also: Sachen von den Native Americans...). Weiter geht die Fahrt ins nahe gelegene Tombstone. Wir hatten schon gelesen, dass diese Stadt etwas touristischer ausgelegt ist, aber die Realitaet hat unsere kuehnsten Erwartungen (oder besser Befuerchtungen) uebertroffen. In Tombstone (wo auch Filme wie "Wyatt Earp" gedreht worden sind, ist eine ganze Strasse auf "alte Westernstadt... read more
March 29th 2008
Bisbee Bisbee was a fun town to visit. We camped within an easy walking distance of the historic area. The history of the town was copper mining, but now it seems to be tourism and art. We ended up staying in Bisbee longer than we had planned, but it was an enjoyable place to stay. Every place is either uphill or downhill, nothing seems to be on the same level due to it’s location on the side of a mountain. One evening we took some stairs to get from one street to the next street and were surprised by how many flights of stairs it took to get there. Tombstone I thought the gunfight at the OK Corral was from a movie or TV show. Now I know that it was an actual event that has ... read more
January 2nd 2008
We left the Grand Canyon hoping to find some heat-I am so tired of this weather, and headed south. As well, we're surprised at how much gas we're going through...the tanks are small(takes about 85 dollars to fill) but we've been reaching some pretty high elevations -8000 feet, and with hauling a trailer and 4 big people it feels like we're filling up alot-nothing like a charge card. I'm determined to keep financial reality out of this trip. S0, we left the Grand Canyon, through Flagstaff-got lost in the first big city we've seen for a while-rookies, through Phoenix at night and hung out with the truckers at the Casa Grande rest stop-we were the only RV surrounded by big rigs. The next morning we drove to Tucson and went to a very cool natural history ... read more
