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Tom Mix Road Monument

Tom Mix Monument along SR 79 marks end of the trail for a screen cowboy

By Peter Corbett / ADOT Communications

The King of the Cowboys has not been forgotten.

Arizona tips its cowboy hat to Tom Mix, a Western film superstar a century ago, with a stone monument along a quiet stretch of State Route 79 about 17 miles south of Florence.

The roadside memorial with a metal silhouette of Mix’s steed – Tony the Wonder Horse – is near the spot in 1940 where the silent-film actor crashed and died in his era’s supercar, a 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton.

The Arizona Department of Transportation rest stop along the 42-mile Pinal Pioneer Parkway includes ramadas, picnic tables, an informal display and a marker that reads:

“In memory of Tom Mix whose spirit left his body on this spot. And whose characterization and portrayals in life served to better fix memories of the old West in the minds of living men.”

AARP - Smart Guide to Train Travel

Few modes of transit blend relaxation, efficiency and scenery like riding the rails

This article applies to rail travel around the world, but it is useful for those considering AMTRAK travel.

"Travelers may have plenty of ways to get from points A to B, but few modes of transit blend relaxation, efficiency and scenery like a train. The perks of train travel abound — including many discounts targeting those 50-plus — yet rail travel remains a tourism-industry underdog. We talked with leaders in the rail-travel industry for their tips and tricks. The result? Our Smart Guide to Train Travel, which will have you riding those rails like a pro. Note to readers: While this guide highlights top-level rail travel tips, it’s best to confirm details with your specific rail line or travel agent."

Use this link to read this recent AARP article on rail travel including some "bucket list" trips.