Wickenburg - Mike's Road Trip

Vulture Mountains Recreation Area: Arizona’s Newest Outdoor Destination

Mike Shubic May 18th, 2024 Comments Off

Nestled in the outskirts of Phoenix, just a stone's throw away from Wickenburg, lies the soon-to-be-opened Vulture Mountains Recreation Area. This latest addition to Maricopa County's park system promises to be a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a blend of history, adventure, and the serene beauty of the Arizona wilds....

Rare photos of the Hassayampa River

Mike Shubic April 19th, 2017 1 Comment

The Hassayampa River runs south from Prescott, Arizona toward Wickenburg, eventually emptying into the Gila River. That is, when there is water flowing, which is a very rare sight. For most of its 100-mile course through the desert, the Hassayampa River flows only underground. Unless of course there is a...

Wickenburg AZ: Where cowboys roam and artists reign

Mike Shubic April 3rd, 2013 8 Comments

Horseback riders in Wickenburg by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

Wickenburg AZ is a true western town, where the spurs have a job to do and hats are not accessories. The town is full of character, where spirits remain wild and the souls are Western through and through. If you conjure images of the west, generally what emerges in the...

Cowgirl Up! “Quick Draw” contest [Video]

Mike Shubic March 25th, 2013 8 Comments

Cowgirl Up is an annual art event hosted by the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, Arizona. On the final day of the event there is a "Quick Draw" competition in which female artists have one hour to paint or sculpt an original piece of artwork. Shortly after the competition...