dbarberaz

Here everyone is some of the photos from the Jerome road trip G2G.

For those that have no clue where or what Jerome is about thought I would give you a little history then the photos

Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. Four disastrous fires destroyed large sections of the town during its early history, resulting in the incorporation of the City of Jerome in 1899
Founded in 1876, Jerome was once the fourth largest city in the Arizona Territory. The population peaked at 15,000 in the 1920's. The Depression of the 1930's slowed the mining operation and the claim went to Phelps Dodge, who holds the claim today. World War II brought increased demand for copper, but after the war, demand slowed. Dependant on the copper market, Phelps Dodge Mine closed in 1953. The remaining 50 to 100 hardy souls promoted the town as a historic ghost town. In 1967 Jerome was designated a National Historic District by the federal government. Today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist community with a population of about 450.

Jerome sits above what was the largest copper mine in Arizona and produced an astonishing 3 million pounds of copper per month. Men and women from all over the world made their way to Arizona to find work and maybe a new way of life. Today the mines are silent, and Jerome has become the largest ghost town in America.
The town is built on the side of the moutain.
Ok enough on the history leason.

Started the day by meeting everyone north of Phoenix and started the 100+ mile one way up the moutains to Jerome. Stopped along the way for a phot shoot overlooking the moutains.
Once we got up there went for some lunch, then some walling and shopping(some how I got out cheap as the wife didnt buy anything )
After everyone was hot and tierd of walking up and down hills time to head back down. Stopped one more time to another photo shoot and then time to head home.
Had a good time great to meet some new members and see old members again.
Enjoy......
Drive up there, we picked up a rental(white) that drove part of the way


More drive time

Still driving

First Photo shoot from left to right Retroburban, Rairwriter, Mcklewick, and dbarberaz


Looking out over the Moutain

Drive thru town

Photo shoot #2


Looking back at Jerome you can see how it is built on the side of the mt.



Hope you enjoyed

SIHHR

Great pictures thanks for added them.

SindyDix

Still desert, hot and no earthquakes or tornado's/hurricanes.... That's it, I'm moving!

Beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.

JESSE

I am still in the mist of planning my move out there! When I was there in April I made that run to Jerome. Wow, so Beautiful. Cant wait to go back and go cruise with you guy's and girls!

dbarberaz

Come on out Sindy, love to have you.

Jesse be sure to keep us posted on your move, we know lots of places to go

HonestBlues

Beautiful...and still on my short list of retirement locations.I plan to stay in an RV park in a Class A with my trusty Rebel Grey close by. The only drawback to that scenic desert area is that the beach is so far away.

dbarberaz

Sure we dont have the beach right here, but less than a full day you are on the beach in cali, 4-5 hours in vegas, 5 hours down on the beach in Mexico, 2 hours in the snow(in the winter if you like). what a great place

HillsdaleHHR

Looked like fun Beautiful Scenery!!

Snoopy

No beach.....what do you mean, "No beach"? Read Sindy's post regarding earthquakes. It's only a matter of time before Yuma WILL BE BEACH FRONT property

D...great pictures . Sorry I missed it.

dbarberaz

Sorry you missed it also Snooopy was nice to get out of the heat and show a few new members other HHR's. I started a thread for July should give everyone lots of time to plan,

You know who was taking the photos, love to take credit for them but it was my co pilot