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Willcox and Pearce, AZ: Vineyards

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Willcox Town Hall, a former Southern Pacific Railroad station Willcox is another town where wine vineyards and tasting rooms can be found.  This community generates about 74% of the wine grapes cultivated in Arizona.  Willcox is located east of Tucson and along Interstate 10.  More than 3,500 souls dub the town home.  It was established in 1880 as a station stop on the Southern Pacific Railroad and was first called “Maley”.   The name was changed in 1889 as a tribute to General Orlando B. Willcox after he dropped in on the settlement.  Willcox was the forerunner in the nation for cattle production, and agriculture which is still significant for the town to thrive.  Interstate 10 is now the leading passage to town, and used instead of the railroad.  This noteworthy community is where famous singer and songwriter, Rex Allen, was born.  He was recognized by many as “The Arizona Cowboy”.  Website:  http://www.cityofwillcox.org   The Old Pearce General Store Pearce was initia

Photography: The Corn Maze

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Black Bear Diner

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Sharon and I went there for dinner just recently.  The service was amazing as well as the food.  Check out their website to read how it all got started, their delicious menu, and locations. https://blackbeardiner.com/ Arnold Palmer - tea and lemonade YUM! I had their fish and chips with coleslaw and it was delicious.

Photography: The Pumpkin Patch

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My Sonoita Wine Trail Book is Now Available

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Amazon: Paperback Kindle

Pink Kitty at Schnepf Farms 2016

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Sharon and I did our annual trek to Schnepf Farms and had another wonderful time. Here is what we saw: