Camping by Alamo Lake, hiking and exploring the Alamo Lake Wildlife Area that includes: Alamo Lake State Park, Alamo Lake, and Alamo Dam; a portion of the Bill Williams River below Alamo Dam; and portions of the Bill Williams, Big Sandy, and Santa Maria rivers above Alamo Lake.

Our last stop on the way out of Sedona, just off the 179 south of Sedona is a small parking area where we begin our really short hike to the Raven Caves. These caves are a network of small cavities overlooking Oak Creek just south of Sedona. Though they look small at first, if you keep going through the passageways, you’ll discover there’s a lot more to see than appears at first glance. Inside required ducking and stepping over obstacles. There are some drop offs to the left that I recommend exercising caution, not a good cave for young children. We passed through several passages with some having windows with a view of the Sedona landscape. Also while in Sedona we stayed at Los Abrigados Resort that is right on Oak Creek. We enjoyed beer and food at the Oak Creek Brewery and also enjoyed eating at the Thai Spices and The Hudson. Shopped at Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. Hiked the west fork trail for the first time, one of the best hikes in Sedona. We also hiked to the Seven Sacred Pools, upon our return to our vehicle we got hailed on. The last night of our seven day stay we enjoyed the sunset at the Sedona Airport Scenic Lookout, then did a night hike to the Airport Mesa.

We camped in Bradshaw City of April 2021. We explored through the small canyons and down some side roads. We found many rock piles that are the remains of structures. Also found a wood arch way, that appeared to be part of mining operations. We enjoy the forest and sites and look forward to returning for some more exploration.

Bradshaw City, nestled in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA, stands as a testament to a bygone era. Its genesis dates back to 1863 when William D. Bradshaw established it as a bustling mining camp. Named after its visionary founder, Bradshaw City flourished on the heels of a gold discovery on the northwest slope of Mount Wasson.

What began as a modest cluster of tents swiftly burgeoned into a thriving community boasting hundreds of structures—dance halls, eateries, saloons, and lodgings—catering to a population swelling to nearly 5000 souls. Anchored by the Tiger Mine, conveniently located near the "Central #26: Crown King Back-road," the town buzzed with activity.

Yet, as the years waned, so did the fervor of its mining industry. By the close of 1871, miners and fortune-seekers began dispersing in pursuit of new opportunities elsewhere. By the dawn of the 1880s, the Tiger Mine's yield dwindled, and with it, Bradshaw City's fortunes ebbed away into obscurity.

Today, only scattered foundations and a solemn forest service marker serve as reminders of the once-vibrant community. A fragment of the city's cemetery endures as a silent witness to its past glory.

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