Patagonia

(Patagonia AZ)
The charming small town of Patagonia was once a mining and cattle ranching center. The mines left, but ranching in the area remains. It had a laid-back vibe with many buildings retaining their old west style.

Train station, trees

Patagonia RR Depot – Town Hall

Fence, tree, flowers

Garden in village park

The downtown had a regular food market and one offering organics, a bakery, a coffee shop, saloon, pizza place, hotel with restaurant, several galleries showing local art, a senior center and a visitor center. The early train depot had been converted to the Town Hall surrounded by a large park with walkways.

Cowboy bar

Wagon Wheel Saloon

Building, trees, bushes

Mesquite Grove Gallery

At the edge of town was the Paton hummingbird sanctuary; however, I didn’t see any there. Down the road further was the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve run by the Nature Conservancy. A short trail ran from downtown along the creek and back.

Stream with rocks and trees

Harshaw Creek by camp

RV, sycamore trees

Tardis at Harshaw Road camp

I found a nice campsite, in the mountains above town, next to a creek and some sycamore trees. Unfortunately, it rained while I was there. Still, I had a couple of sunny days at a pretty spot with 3G internet.

Camp: Coronado NF – Harshaw Rd boondock
Scene: Quaint town, galleries, creek, mountains

4 Responses to Patagonia

  1. Betty Graffis March 28, 2015 at 2:09 pm #

    Patagonia is one of our favorite places

    • Pleinguy March 28, 2015 at 3:17 pm #

      It’s a nice little mountain village with a welcoming feeling. I liked it too.

  2. Bradford Harris March 28, 2015 at 3:44 pm #

    Looks like a cool place to visit. I love the old restored train depots. We have a few of them in Iowa. I looked up that area but didn’t realize you are that far south. Sounds like fun!

    • Pleinguy March 28, 2015 at 10:57 pm #

      Yes, I am having great fun. And, going even further south; keep following along.

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