Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Check out the Ruins located in Coolidge Arizona. Well preserved and a National Monument. The displays in the visitor center are first-class Is amazing to see how these structures have survived over 700 years
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[@snotnosewilly99]

In the old west days the Casa Grande Ruins was used as a stagecoach stop, and some of the people curved their names into the walls of the ruins while waiting for the coach. One of the names carved into the wall was---Pauline Weaver---meaner than a rabid coyote. Weaver was a mountain man, trapper, military scout, explorer, and prospector. In the only Civil War battle in Arizona, Weaver was the head Union scout in the Battle of Picacho Pass, which is not far from the Casa Grande ruins. Many sites in Arizona are named after Weaver, such as, Weavers Needle in the Superstition Mountains. His birth name was Powell Weaver and he lived to the ripe old age of 70.

[@stephrusty3055]

Well Russ Found you commentary amusing had me in stitches reference to Home Depot .absolutely brilliant 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@DW-qe7qe]

I remember as a kid there was nothing out there but the ruins. No visitor center or roof. The ruins themselves stuck out for half mile or so it was so flat. Sure has changed.

[@jonhallack7646]

Hey Russ, It's 15 degrees wind chill temperature right now in West Michigan, thanks for warming us up with this video. 🇺🇸

[@stephenbrown3763]

Hey Russ!!! It's about "TIME" you are "CHECKING "the "Southern " Arizona "BEAUTY"!!!

[@dalekundtz760]

We have to protect more of our National Monuments like this. Too many people don't care. Thanks for showing us how much history we have right here in the United States. Adobe needs this kind of protection.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Really appreciate you doing all the work on these videos. 🙂👍

[@jeffsten1]

We were there a year before Covid. 2019. Had a guide tell us everything about the place was very cool to learn the history.

[@johnlenart597]

I imagine many locals within 100 miles are also exploring hidden gems this year. Everyone should be doing this in their States or Providences. Thanks again Russ for the ride-a-long. RV'er TV is my favorite.!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋‍♂️

[@michaela.chmieloski3196]

Those nice, thick walls provide good insulation, Russ, hence that clearly noticable temperature drop when you stepped into the doorway. 9:28 You can see the recess in the wall for the big-screen television.

[@susanboatman7913]

Cool Ruins Russ. I love what Native history. They had to make the walls that helped with the heat. No air conditioning back then.

[@lindamartin2045]

Beautiful day. Marvelous sky 💕. History is really mind boggling...how did ancient peoples figure out everything!?! Museum is equally marvelous. Thank you for the trip 👍👍😳🤗.

[@seymourrivers6169]

Thank you for this episode of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

[@brucereinhart77]

Great video Russ! Brought back some good memories. My brother and I were there in January 2007. We were the only visitors there and a Ranger came out and gave us the whole history of the site and we had a good talk for over an hour about the native people of the area.

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Check out Saguaro National Park and there nature center on your way to Tucson all kinds of turnouts to stop at. Safe travels

[@SmittyAZ]

And don't fall for 'The Thing' billboards. Are they still all along the highway?

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

@@SmittyAZ Yup.

[@sueanna_banana]

We've learned NOT to travel in the month of March up to Easter. Its packed with families on Spring Break. After Easter it calms down until mid May. We discovered Arizona State Parks over flow parking overnight. Snowbirds from the Northern states reserve all the 2 week increments in the State Parks anymore. We also stayed in private RV parks...

[@CommonSense-iu6wz]

been here! my dad who is in his late 80's says he used play around in there when he was a kid back then it wasn't protected

[@lindahoudek9855]

What a great National Monument and the road trip is great to. Thanks Russ.

[@douglasberwick1699]

Had a couple of friends [ retired couple ] host there for a few months, 912 into 92. Went over from Quartzite to see them and tour the ruins. It is amazing what the people achieved without modern equipment. And yes, the roof was over the ruins in 92. This brings back pleasant memories of long gone friends and places. Thanks

[@jesscarey7666]

Howdy Russ 👍

[@Tom-xp7dl]

That was a desert 700 years ago? Diesel engines had not even been thought of and that was ALREADY a desert.

[@richardl.7390]

Arizona is the State with the second greatest number of National Parks and Monuments (after California) and has a host of State Parks : Beauty and History to discover everywhere. Thank you for taking us along, Russ. Like I once heard in Arizona : Did you hug a Yucca today ?" LOL ! RICHARD from Canada

[@SolzeyeJewels]

This is one of the places I've not been but will get to next spring. It's sure good to see life returning back to normal, I'm sure the many NP's have taken a big $$ hit. Thank for all you do.

[@vroddestroyer300]

Now on our list of a great place to visit, Thanks Russ!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

🙋‍♀️Hello Russ! Those walls were thick! Was it clay they used? As fascinating as that was, I found it equally fascinating leaving, turning onto the highway, seeing those Saguaro Cactus growing up in the middle of a concrete median. What a wonderful day it turned out to be. The welcoming center/museum was really nice. Was that a Aloe Vera plant near the entrance? Have a nice week. 👍

[@dorotheawalker7985]

Man I use to live there wow.

[@SuperDoright]

Have you been to Mesa Verde? They let you walk through the ruins there. if your willing to walk down a mile trail to it. They also have other ruins to see.

[@historymuseumstravel]

That looks like a great place. I had not heard of this one before watching your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@LLC273]

Would love to see more of these kinds of old ruins.

[@lucyfoster8624]

Thanks for another great tour Russ.

[@charleshicks3492]

Sooooo interesting; thanks for the ride once again 😎😎 see you next time

[@annettehambler-pruden6682]

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE STOPS

[@susanstrickland6774]

Really nice video. Statues, and building can be defaced and torn down, but it doesn't change history. We live in a beautiful country, so much to see. Nice museum, and grounds.

[@desertrose9499]

I have driven through there many times but didn't know about the ruins. Great find Russ! Love it! Hope you check out Picahco Peak! Gorgeous! So much beauty around Tucson 🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵thanks for taking us along!

[@arkansastraveler7698]

Deming NM has a nice museum.

[@roadtripmaniac5478]

Hey, Russ! All of your videos are awesome! I have an idea: how about you interviewing one local person from each locality that you visit. Maybe you could create a standard list of like 5 - 10 questions to ask each person. This could possibly help you get cool historical tidbits on each area that you otherwise would never be able to drum up on your own. This is just a thought. Your videos are absolutely awesome. Keep up the great work, my friend!!!

[@ellaroberts1812]

That's a wonderful idea, 😊

[@pacificircle]

On a road trip from California last week, I went way out of my way to see this place. It was a Monday. It's closed Sundays and Mondays. Now I know. Coolidge has a nice WalMart, though. Thanks for the look I didn't get.

[@deznoyer9673]

Cool!

[@lloydbaker6988]

Hey Hey it's Russ😎, Check It Out🤗. Thanks My Freind For Another Great Adventure Today👍

[@MyScooter57]

Thank you Russ. Didn’t know I had these ruins so near to home. Apache Junction.

[@alejack12001]

Appears the indigenous natives did have relative smarts to construct such a structure. I heard years ago that a thick wall would provide cooler temperatures in summer and warmer temperatures in winter. Of course, the desert doesn’t get too cold as it does in the northern part of the country. I wonder what type of RV those folks used. Thanks for visiting a really interesting place in history.

[@lcaryfrog]

Beautiful!!! Thanks!

[@wmst5065]

My brother and made the trip from Tucson to visit Casa Grande back in 2017. It was worth the trip.

[@janeancookman7546]

Thanks Russ. I’m looking forward to seeing that.

[@skyebird3933]

Mon. morning temp here in southeast Ohio, 19°. Thanks for the sun and neat video of ancient ruins.

[@juliebradford2999]

This was fun! Thanks for Sharing!Stay Safe, watch out for 🐍Arizona desert.

[@VanGo_AZ]

Well worth the little detour! Stopped in last year on my spring trek through southern AZ.

[@ElwoodAndersonNV]

Good find, Russ! I've been going to Casa Grande and Arizona City ever year to see my cousins, but I've never been to the ruins. Too much visiting and not enough site seeing, I guess.

[@xstanadu]

WOW ⭐️ would have never known about this without your great video Sir ! Thank you for sharing your most interesting & fascinating journey en route to Tucson 🌵🌞 awesome !!!!!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

The protective roof's been there a good long while... the main one was there in the late 90's when I lived in AZ. Back then you were NOT PERMITTED to get as close as you are in this video. Strange... would have thought it would still be that way...

[@susanboatman7913]

There are a ton of Mounds in the Midwest pertaining to Native history.

[@Mark-ro3gx]

Cahokia mounds outside of St.Louis used to be huge

[@nancycain4434]

Cool video Russ,that was really interesting. I'm going to be down in Tucson area next year .I'm gonna check that out.

[@kimbrandom2789]

I know it's getting a bit warm for boondocking in the desert, but there's some great boondocking off highway 77 north of to son that easy access. Edwin road west, and out off willow springs road are great areas.

[@tomadams2319]

Next time you are to/from Florence, take the Pinal Pioneer Parkway (AZ-79) and make a stop at the Tom Mix Memorial. When you get to Oracle Highway, go East towards Oracle and make another stop at Biosphere 2 and take the tour.

[@trishschaefer8504]

Cool...thanks

[@robertjean659]

Great vid Russ, enjoyed it. Thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍

[@henrywardell4635]

Happy Trails , United States America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. Snowstorm - Roads Closed / Southern Ontario. Canadians Love RVerTV Eh. Thank you Russ.

[@richardl.7390]

Come to think of it, around Tucson, you can visit Picacho Peak a few miles north and west of the City, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the plane graveyard nearby (not sure if you can photograph though), Saguaro Nat'l Park (it has 2 separate "tiers", one west of Tucson, the main display east of the City on Houghton Street, Mount Lemmon (several turnouts with awesome viewpoints) and Summer Haven up the mountain, Mission San Xavier del Bac south and west of the City near the junction of Interstates 10 and 19, Kitts Peak Observatory west of Tucson on US Rte 86, on I-19 you can reach Patagonia Lake and State Park, etc. RICHARD

[@bartgoins1782]

I was born and raised in Florence. I left there in 1977 when I joined the USAF for my 21 year career. I was in grade school when they built the rood over the ruins you keep referring to. Also, it's built of "adobe," not concrete.

[@kevinshepler2314]

When you get to Tucson, check out Colossal Cave and the National park nearby

[@BulldogBill]

Hi Russ, Great Video very much enjoyed it! Over here in Norfolk UK Diesel costs $10.66 on average for a US gallon!

[@rvertv]

Oh wow!

[@MyScooter57]

That’s my ancestors. Yay!

[@rickcrippen5180]

That covering roof has been there for at least 50 years or more.

[@danielc.2042]

I explored AZ north of I-40 last year. I want to do the I-10 corridor next time I'm out that way.

[@paulg6268]

If you have time, try to visit the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa and Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe/Papago Park.

[@lindawoody8501]

I agree that this monument is amazing. Strong engineering among the Native people. They had the know-how to live well within the desert and bring water to live and farm. The gigantic pot you mention is likely a water jar.

[@Tony-um2el]

I found the sweet spot on my Ford Transit is around 58-60 with the cruise on the Interstate I can get over 20 MPG

[@robertzalaker4775]

i lived outside of floence for 10 years 80's and 90's and never went there.i dont know why.spent lots of time in box canyon,nice video

[@johnfortes2171]

Russ- I've been there twice and want to go again- you just can't see it in one day or even two !

[@bennyhill6161]

Heck Yeah🤙

[@paulg6268]

I live about 20 miles from this place..............probably been there about 3 times.

[@mariemorgan7759]

Wow! Those walls are thick! The native people knew how to survive and thrive in the Arizona desert!🏜️

[@lindaconley9969]

So cool video!!

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff young man🌝🌝

[@johnpurdum8126]

It's Spring Break for AZ and Ut schools, as well as some universities. Probably a reason for the crowds.

[@jamesbrooks3664]

Alright I finally had to subscribe i love your content and you sound like my uncle that passed away when you laugh! Thanks for showing us these things I added it to my internary along with the domes of casa grande look pretty cool too! I would love to go back in time and see how people lived.

[@rickcampbell4920]

Busy there today, last time I was there no one was there?

[@MrBoondocker247]

The FMCA rally in Tucson just ended today over 1200 rigs attending so I'm assuming you will probably have trouble finding a place for a few more days

[@j-marie4006]

Imagine if they had built a roof over the pyramids 😅

[@estherzachry67]

Enjoyed 700 durt bidding, thanks!

[@julannekurtz9992]

I stay in city of Maricopa off and on never knew about this place

[@larryjohnson6398]

Great video there Russ have a lot of relatives that live in that area down there

[@PattisArtInnaVan]

This was cool!!!

[@nayrb11111]

Hey russ check out the titan missile base by Tucson and also the Mission San Xavier del Bac by Tucson 2 great sites

[@rvnuts6363]

DeAnza RV resort south of Tucson in Amado, AZ has RV sites available.

[@darlenestout7548]

Have you seen the earth ships in New Mexico. Made from glass bottles and other recycled materials. That's the way to go.

[@JasonLee-si1yj]

Nice video thanks

[@jill6477]

Come on down to Tucson!!!

[@minagreenlee2879]

Camp Verde and up by Roosevelt lake are a couple more of these “villages”. Google or Duck Duck go for exact location.

[@stephbrandenburg9957]

What a treasure. Even Henry the VIII was busy in his corner of the earth. Wonder if he packed a suitcase and make for getaway every now and then.

[@bitty5095]

It is amazing that diesel is so high it being a by-product of gasoline.

[@SantaAna-ig6nn]

I think that structure at the 12:10 used to be a Arby's?

[@dylanreynolds8264]

Traveling Robert I think traveled to this area before

[@jamesstfelix2408]

Proven to be close to 200 years old. The people lived in the area for around 700 years.

[@rickcrippen5180]

Those back roads used to be the main roads. Florence was the AZ capital at one time.

[@HikeBikeWalkRide]

Mount Lemmon!!!! Please check it out

[@thelmahenriques6454]

What was that building used for?

[@julannekurtz9992]

Taos Pueblo is 1000 yrs old. The re mud contantly

[@chuckrobinson599]

It's adobe, and when an adobe house looses it's roof, it slowly melts in the rain.

[@frakmaster69master11]

The tourist with the little dog in the video should not be allowed near the Casa Grande Ruins. Dog probably pissed all over the structure.