August 2025 Contest
Made From Scratch
Today, this area in Northern Arizona is known for a scientific installation that opened in 2012. But it’s also home to signs of the past, including these ancient petroglyphs. Tell us the area’s name, which combines an optimistic adjective with the first name of one of our inaugural Hall of Fame members.
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To enter, correctly identify the location pictured at left and email your answer to [email protected] — type “Where Is This?” in the subject line. Entries can also be sent to 2039 W. Lewis Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (write “Where Is This?” on the envelope). Please include your name, address and phone number. One winner will be chosen in a random drawing of qualified entries. Entries must be postmarked by August 15, 2025. Only the winner will be notified. The correct answer will be posted in our October issue and online beginning mid-September.
June 2025 Contest
June 2025 Answer & Winner: Bradshaw Mountains. Congratulations to our winner, Allan Benchman of Sedona, Arizona
The Beaten Track
This remnant of an old rail line can be found at a defunct mine site in an Arizona mountain range. We’re looking for the name of that range, which is named for a famous prospector and is home to dozens of ghost towns.