Go For A Socially Distant Ride Through Arizona's Red Rock Country With Verde Canyon Railroad
By Katie Lawrence|Published June 30, 2020
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Train rides are one of the best ways to enjoy the natural scenery, and not even a global pandemic is getting in the way. Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale has implemented social distancing and other precautionary measures to ensure Arizonans can ride the rails safely.
The longest-running nature show in Arizona, Verde Canyon Railroad offers a 3.5-hour, 20-mile journey through one of the most remote wilderness areas in the state.
Surrounded by towering red rock buttes, steep ravines, lush forestry, and wildlife such as bald eagles, this is a family-friendly journey you won't soon forget.
Once on-board, the classic Iron Horse locomotives will take you back to yesteryear.
Open-air viewing cars provide the opportunity to spread out and breathe the fresh canyon air, while shaded canopies keep out the often overbearing Arizona heat.
On July 18, August 1, and September 5, raise a toast to the unparalleled wilderness landscape with award-winning wine selections from all over the globe, plus delicious appetizers.
This year, the wine train and crowd favorite Saturday Starlight Ride have merged into one epic experience.
