Tag: Wickenburg
Rare photos of the Hassayampa River
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...
Read moreWickenburg AZ: Where cowboys roam and artists reign
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...
Read moreCowgirl Up! “Quick Draw” contest [Video]
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...
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