AZentertain: Touring Arizona

The legends of Arizona treasures

The secrets of the lost mines and buried treasures of gold and silver hidden in the mountains still stir the imagination.

The story of the Iron Door mine begins somewhere near Tucson in the Santa Catalina Mountains, according to tradition a few centuries ago.

There is - or was - a great mine that contained gold mined from the inner basin of the Cañada del Oro riverbed. The gold was mined by the natives. But, it wasn't their choice.

The legend has the Spanish missionaries, and military, controlling the mines for their own and using the natives as slaves. Time passes, the location of the mine disappears, then it is found, then disappears off and on for centuries.

Newpspaer articles, family stories and some archeological evidence and historical documentation has uncovered some truth to this legend of the lost mine of Escalante.

Read about Arizona's Gold Rush that started well before the white man dug for gold in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Scroll across time with a historic time line to read old newspaper articles, book excerpts and personal accounts of the hidden treasurers in the mountains.

The Lost Dutchman Mine and the Iron Door Mine is one of the most famous lost treasure legends in Aizona.

Touring Arizona with Jeff Reed

Arizona is perfect anytime of the year. Jeff Reed takes you on a journey throughout the state. Whether you are a tourist, a resident or expecting visitors there are many places close by Phoenix or Tucson that can make the day-trip very special.

The Arizona Renaissance Festival gets ready for new year

The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one the biggest outdoor events in Arizona. This coming year will be even better.

Held every February through April every year, the Arizona Renaissance Festival brings the middle ages to the 21st Century with the recreation of an entire village.

The annual Renaissance Festival has entertainment, music, jugglers, jousting, shoppes and plenty of food, especially the famous turkey drumsticks.

The schedule of events for each weekend of activities is posted at the beginning of the year.

See what's planned for this upcoming Arizona Renaissance Festival.