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| Photographs of the Month - Superstition Mountain |
One of the iconic images of the Phoenix area is Superstition Mountain. It rises 3,000 feet above the surrounding desert floor making it hard to miss. Even it if did not loom over the surrounding landscape, it's natural beauty would draw you in. The mountain's rugged look with sheer walls and craggy spires are accentuated by the setting sun.
Superstition Mountain gets it name from the early farmers in the area that heard stories from the local Indians who feared the mountain. The Indians believed that the mountain contained the entrance to the underworld and that wind from this entrance is the source of the dust storms that come with the monsoons. The farmers felt that the Indians were very superstitious about the mountain, thus the name.
The Indian stories were just a start to the long history of myth and lore that surround the mountain. There are many stories of lost gold mines including Jesuit Treasure, Peralta and the famous Lost Dutchman Mine. The story of the Lost Dutchman Mine dates back to 1868 when Jacob Waltz moved to the Salt River Valley. Each winter from 1868 to 1886, Jacob would explore the Superstition Mountain. In 1891 on his death bed he allegedly told three friends that he had found a large deposit of gold. They searched the mountain until they ran out of money. In an attempt to recoup some of their losses they sold "Treasure Maps". These maps where full of mis-information and did not really lead anywhere. However, the creation of these maps secured the legend of the Lost Dutchman Mine giving it a prominent place in history.
At the base of the mountain you will find the Apache Land Ghost Town and Museum. The museum has the traditional museum fare and gift shop. Outside of the museum you will also find a couple movie stars. Not the movie stars that you would first think of, not actors but movie buildings.
 | Chapel
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 | Old Wagon
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 | Apacheland Barn
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The Apacheland Barn is also known as the "Rifleman's Barn. This barn was a staple in in the TV series the Rifleman, it was also featured in Rawhide, Death Valley Days, Wanted Dead or Alive and believe it or not Little House on the Prairie. The Chapel was featured in Charro starring Elvis Presley.
You can see the complete set of Superstition Mountain images here
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| Along the Way |
This month we have added a new section called "Along the Way" When you travel the back roads, you never know what you might find.
Our trip to Superstition Mountain was no exception. As we were looking for the perfect location to setup for our photo session, something by the side of the road caught my eye.
 | | The Dutchman's Mule Mobile |
The "Mule Mobile" was something that we just had to check out. At first glance it appeared to be a staged item to get attention. However to my surprise when we got out to take a closer look Teton Ken (Mule Mobile creator), asked Teresa if she wanted a ride. Once Teresa got in, Teton released the brake, issued a command to his mule and they were off with the mule pushing the car effortlessly along the side of road.
 | Teton Ken and his dog do a sing along
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In addition to his unique car, Teton Ken is also an entertainer. He along with his dog and mule make a very interesting team. He has taught his dog to ride on the mule's back, while performing a "Sing-A-Long" The three of them perform at children's events. If you find yourself in Apache Junction Az, and you happen to encounter the Mule Mobile, please say hi to Teton Ken. I can assure you that you will not soon forget your encounter. |
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