Tombstone’s push for the preservation of its Old West heritage upholds traditions of the past, but may prevent advancements for the future. Enthusiasts of the 1880s appreciate the tourist town’s sarsaparilla, horse-drawn carriages and an authentic cowboy lifestyle. However, Tombstone leaves little room for advancements for young people. Take a walk on the streets of Tombstone, you’ll most likely…
Is western culture too tough to die? Tourism in Tombstone Arizona has seen a significant decrease within the last decade. According to Robert Carreira, director for the Center of Economic Research at Cochise College, there were 45,790 visits to the Tombstone Courthouse. Last year that number dropped to 42,549 (7.08 percent decrease). In the…
Lois Wordon hated horses. Then she spent some time at a dude ranch. Now, she and her husband, Keith, live on a ranch with four horses in Ontario, Canada, and horseback riding is her favorite part of dude ranches. “I love the colors, I love the sun shining everyday,” she said. “I love the blue,…
