Immersed in the Hereford’s history in Eagar, AZ, sits the 26 Bar Ranch. It was first known as the Milky Way Ranch in the 1940’s with its big white show barn which housed many Hereford cattle. The barn is now a local landmark. In 1964 the ranch became the 26 Bar Ranch or John Wayne’s Ranch, who was one of the owners. Wayne, along with Ken Reafsnyder and Louis Johnson, his business partners, kept the ranch until John Wayne’s death in 1979 from lung and stomach cancer. Lately, I have heard rumors that Bigfoot has been seen near the ranch. I don’t know if that is true or not, but it would be worth checking out. John Wayne and Louis Johnson
I loved Petticoat Junction--I wanted my own tower to swim in. Don't want to know if the locals used the water--ick! That place is fun. Fantastic food and kitschie gift shop and filled to the brim with handsome military men. Not a bad combination for a restaurant in the middle of the freaking desert. I had a blast with you--sis! You're always game to travel anywhere on the backroads. I still say the cops were interviewing a UFO abductee.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to swim in a water tower too. It looked like fun. My bacon cheeseburger was so juicy and good. There was lots of men there. I think besides us and the waitress, I only saw one other lady around town. I going to guess and say that the cops were hiding ET or ALF. I didn't see any cats in town. Hum, I am going with ALF.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fascinating sis--and fun!!
ReplyDeleteA bacon cheeseburger sounds so flippin good right now!!
all the best to you!!
Yep Dev, that cheeseburger was a special treat and delish!
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So cool! Reminds me of the atomic 50's! You two have so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I just had a serious moment of de ja vu! Wierd! I swear I've been "here" and read this all before!
Another place you and the human didn't take me, Ms Julie!
ReplyDeleteTara, it does have a 50's feel to the place. Gila Bend is nothing like Mayberry, lol.
ReplyDeleteDale, you would have melted in the hot car. We did you a favor by leaving you at home.
Now that's a restaurant after my own heart!
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