Category: Arizona
A Bridge in the Desert
Before bridges crossed rivers, communities often relied upon ferries to carry people and supplies. In some cases, those ferry operators were able to build thriving…
A Trip to Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, Arizona is in the Sonora dessert. The annual average rainfall is about three inches per year. So it is a bit ironic that it…
Pigs in the Middle of a City
You don’t expect to see 400 hogs in the middle of a city, but that’s what’s happening in the Phoenix metro area. And there’s a…
An Unbreakable Code
Roy Hawthorne had three brothers who had already volunteered for the Army. So when Roy was 17, he too joined the battles of World War…
Navajo Codetalker Roy Hawthorne
Our series with Navajo codetalker, Roy Hawthorne continues today. Remember, you can hear the full interview on the Scenic Route at AmericanCountryside.com and on American…
Using Your Native Language for Coded Messages
When World War II began, many men here in Navajo country volunteered for the armed forces. Some of those men were asked to use their…
A Codetalker for World War II
This week you’ll be hearing a series of programs with World War II Navajo codetalker, Roy Hawthorne. You can also see our American Countryside television…
Scenic Route – Navajo Code Talker
Beginning in 1942, Navajo men began using their native language to send coded messages in combat during World War II. The role they played in…
Hidden Cove Petroglyph Park
I’ve always enjoyed the chance to view Native American petroglyphs. The ancient rock writing is fascinating, but it’s hard to find but a handful of…
Petroglyphs
They’re called petroglyphs. They are carvings or drawings made into the stone from hundreds of years ago. We know little about what they mean, yet…
