Why I wish we lived in Apache Junction
We don't live in Apache Junction, although we live near there in a place that considers Apache Junction to be, well, a hick town. Can you imagine a more historic and romantic name than Apache Junction? It actually must be, according to my calculations, located on a prehistoric path, perhaps a Hohokam trade route. I can imagine the people moving back and forth, the petroglyphs that must mark the path, the events that happened, and the items being traded.
Many of the streets in Apache Junction have historical names (e.g., Remington, Thunderbird, Wells Fargo, Concho, Tomahawk, Wickiup Rd., Conestoga Road, Wagon Wheel Road, Vaquero, Chaparral, Cortez, Cochise, Pima, De Soto, Raindance, Teepee) or biological name (e.g., Ocotillo, Palo Verde, Saguaro, Grease Wood, Iron Wood, Manzanita, Smoketree, Cactus Wren). The streets offer history lessons or point out what you should know if you want to understand this area and its history. It will help you realize what a fascinating place Apache Junction is.
There used to be a large number of rock and gem stores, which I love to visit, and a bunch of funky antique stores. It was a wonderful place and one of the most wonderful places was Buckhorn Baths.
If you are interested in prehistoric paths, this is a good article to get you started.
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