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Arcosanti - 2 members in 3 triplogs have rated this an average 2.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 24 2025
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Arcosanti - Native American Heritage Pathway, AZ 
Arcosanti - Native American Heritage Pathway, AZ
 
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The_EagleTriplogs 2,760
Hiking1.50 Miles 150 AEG
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We spent the day checking off some destinations that have been on the back burner for quite some time.

First up, was Arcosanti. I've driven past it a hundred times saying... one of these days...

I lined up the first tour of the day at 9:30. I acquired 2 free tickets, going through my local library using the cultural pass, saving $50.00 for both of us. The tour was interesting, glad we did it, also glad I didn't spend $50. After the tour, I did what they call the Visitor Trail. Nothing special, but was able to get some better overviews of the property.

Next up was the Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum. We'd tried to get in here before, but did not make the 3pm last entry time. We took our time going through the exhibits and videos. If you are into this stuff, it's worth a stop. Nice pottery, textile, mineral, weapon, tools and history exhibit. Relatively inexpensive to get in here. Once again you could get a cultural pass from your library. (Only one cultural pass (for 2) at a time can be checked out)

As part of the VVAC and M, was a trail a short drive away. The Native American Heritage Pathway was advertised as part of the previous stop. Not a whole lot to see here. The garden area was my favorite part. There is no fee to hike/walk this.

A stop on the way home at the Rock Springs for some pie finished off the day. Deb went for the Jack Daniels Pecan, I went for the Blueberry.
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Jan 22 2012
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
ArcosantiCamp Verde, AZ
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Walk / Tour avatar Jan 22 2012
Randal_SchulhauserTriplogs 1,009
Walk / Tour1.25 Miles 200 AEG
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Having spent most of the past week in Memphis TN on business (with nightly blues pilgrimages to Beale Street :next: https://www.bealestreet.com/ ), needed to stretch the legs and soak up some "outdoors".

Curiosity about a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple, Paolo Soleri, and his "Arcosanti" architecture/ecology urban fusion experiment just north of Cordes Junction (check out :next: https://www.arcosanti.org/ and https://www.archdaily.com/159763/paolo- ... ge-of-man/ ) was our agreed primary destination with a back-up plan to visit the Richinbar sites. Packed up the F-150 and Lynn and I were off to explore!

I see that Arcosanti is a "mixed-bag" as reported by previous visitors :next: https://www.yelp.com/biz/arcosanti-mayer-2 Let's just say my opinion is "conflicted"...
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Richinbar Pueblo and Mine RuinsCamp Verde, AZ
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Randal_SchulhauserTriplogs 1,009
Hiking3.85 Miles 523 AEG
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Having spent most of the past week in Memphis TN on business (with nightly blues pilgrimages to Beale Street :next: https://www.bealestreet.com/ ), needed to stretch the legs and soak up some "outdoors".

Curiosity about a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple, Paolo Soleri, and his "Arcosanti" architecture/ecology urban fusion experiment just north of Cordes Junction (check out :next: https://www.arcosanti.org/ and https://www.archdaily.com/159763/paolo- ... ge-of-man/ ) was our agreed primary destination with a back-up plan to visit the Richinbar sites. Packed up the F-150 and Lynn and I were off to explore!

It's always good to have a back-up plan...

Upon arrival at home, I had to dig up a news article about a 1930's Richinbar resident reminiscing about life in this mining community (check out :next: [ Richinbar Mine Ruins - Agua Fria Nat ... onument ] and download the article). Certainly allows you to connect with the past life of this ghost town. :D

Photos to follow...
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