WHAT TO SEE IN AJO, ARIZONA

[@ronnieg58]

I have very fond memories of Ajo. I used to stay a couple of weeks each summer with my grandparents. My grandparents followed my Dad there. My grandparents moved the other 5 children and themselves to Ajo in the 1950s. My Dad's siblings, 3 brothers and twin sisters, all graduated from high school in Ajo. My grandpa and all 3 uncles worked for Phelps Dodge. My grandma is buried there and I haven't been back since 2011 but will be going soon to check it all out. Ajo was a bustling town when the PD mine was in operation!! From my grandparents front yard we would watch the slag train head out and dump the slag...looked like hot lava and it was amazing!! Thank you for showing that Ajo is still a nice place and worth checking out. My Dad never did work for PD but worked for ASARCO at the Silver Bell mine, west of Marana, and that townsite no longer exists either. I lived the life of a miner's daughter and I am so proud that I am a miner's daughter for I know that my Dad worked so very hard, as did the other miners, to provide for his family. Ajo was bustling town back in the day!!

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Sounds like you have some very fond memories of Ajo. I found it to be a very interesting desert community. I enjoyed my time there. Thanks for watching and sharing your memories!

[@paulfishman4273]

I now live in Tucson. Next year I will come back to visit this town I once saw a few years ago before moving here. A quiet rest spot on the way to Yuma.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It’s a nice place to visit. I stayed at Organ Pipe NP campground during my visit there.

[@susanstone3588]

Nice video of Ajo, been there many times and will go back soon.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Thanks Susan! Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s an interesting town!

[@busmonkeys9497]

Little AJO captured my heart 2000mi away . I been looking at Ajo for years and got my 1.07ac. in March . I have never been to Ajo but it will be my hometown soon.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It’s really a nice place. I hope you enjoy it!

[@discoveringlockenest8420]

Nice video Shirley! Interesting place! Thanks for sharing! 🤙

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It was a fun place to video. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

Hey Shirley! Hi Dawn! Nice town! Lot of artist talent. Thanks for sharing! ~Jim~

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Yes, we sure loved it! Thanks Jim ❤

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

@@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad> Thanks for always bringing to me where I can’t go ‘to’ right now! Safe Travels!

[@HappyPlaceCooking]

I love all the murals! Some people are just so darn talented! Wow there's so much of it to see. That's so awesome! This is my kind of stop here!! That visitor center is awesome. Can you just imagine back in the day, ladies in their long dresses standing around the area waiting for their train to arrive? I didn't think your video was shaky. The historical society building is awesome too! I love old buildings!! Very awesome place to visit. Enjoyed watching this very much!

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Thanks Felix. There’s more in Ajo than I imagined. We couldn’t see inside these places as it was closed on Sunday. I would loved to have seen them and learned more history of the town.

[@DesmondsDonders]

Love that wall art. We get that on the end of houses and offices in cities. Thanks for sharing.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

You’re welcome! I love good art like this too. Thanks for watching!

[@dawnklein3158]

Ajo was small, but had a certain charm. Great stop 😊

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It certainly does!

[@code4forlife]

Great Video Shirley Really interesting Art Work. Thank You For Sharing Your Journey With Us. Safe Travels ❤️

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Thank you! The artwork was amazing. Some very talented artists!

[@shannacraft4099]

🌸 Thank you for sharing your journey! I loved seeing the artwork - there was so much to see! Oh, and Dawn did a fantastic job videoing at the beginning. That place is beautiful! 💙💙💙

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

She really does do a great job with video and photography. I’ll miss her second set of eyes. Thanks for watching Shanna!

[@LuckyDawgProductionsModerator]

Beautiful murals and paintings and artwork. Nice that Dawn let you use her footage. The Visitor Center is amazing. Love the architecture. Cool it was the old train depot. Thanks for sharing the great video, Shirley.

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It’s a neat little town! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@Lord_Shredda]

I live there

[@DebiSue]

do they still paint an A on the mountain??

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

It’s been awhile since I was there but I do believe I saw one!

[@twinValleySpirit]

It was repainted recently.

[@zuzannagolec442]

..and what about the catholic church? A very beautiful building, worth a visit too !

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Indeed it is! I just didn’t get a good picture of it

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Love the graffiti, thanks for sharing

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Sure thing! It was an enjoyable afternoon.