April 11th, 2011 by Mike Hug
What are you doing on the 29th of April through the 1st of May? Well if you are anywhere in southeastern Arizona and anywhere near Benson, AZ you will have the opportunity to listen to some of the best music around. The Benson Event that I am talking about is the featuring a lot fine award winning musicians. The show runs Friday through Sunday
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February 10th, 2011 by Mike Hug
Directions to the Fort:
From Down By The River B and B, the access to Fort Bowie for most people is best accomplished by heading east on Interstate 10 and exiting in either Willcox or Bowie, Arizona.
From the town of Willcox, drive southeast for 20 miles on State Road #186 to the Fort Bowie turn off, then drive another eight miles on the unpaved road to the Fort Bowie Trailhead.
From the town of Bowie, take Apache Pass Road 13 miles south and then about 1 mile of unpaved road to the trailhead. There is access for handicap persons from a service road to the monument but you have to make prior arrangements to use this parking area.
History of the Fort:
The Government awarded the Butterfield Overland Mail Company a six year contract to deliver mail between St. Louis and San Francisco on September 16, 1857. The mail was delivered over the southern route and one of the stations along the route was located in Apache Pass near the site where Fort Bowie would be built.
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June 24th, 2010 by Mike Hug
Are you thinking about attending Helldorado days in Tombstone?
Tombstone’s Helldorado Days dates back to 1929, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the town. There are a lot of activities at the town for the weekend of the 15th to the 17th of October. There is a parade, street entertainment, a carnival and many other things to do. Just looking at all the people that are dressed in period outfits is something to see.
If you look for lodging you will find that many of the hotels and B and B’s in Tombstone are close to being fully booked for this festival. Down By The River B and B is an alternative lodging solution to consider. Down By The River is within 20 minutes of Tombstone in the town of St. David and will allow you to relax from the hustle and bustle of the day. We will become booked full during this period, so don’t be disappointed and not have anywhere to stay because you tried booking later in September.
