"The mine was awesome" Jerry Sikes,
Concierge
Scottsdale Camelback Resort
"I had the most amazing time" Cheryl Penman,
New York
"I will most definitely
come back to see you" Jane Mull,
Illinois
"We had a great time" Amy Krymkowski,
California
Road To Rackensack
"Getting There Is Half The Fun"
Beginning in
rugged Rackensack Canyon, this spectacular 1.5 mile Private Drive climbs
an exhilarating 900 vertical feet and traverses through 2 distinct
vegetative zones. The Upper Sonoran Desert with towering Saguaros gives
way to Chaparral Juniper as you pass thru 4000' elevation. You
will also witness both devastation and rebirth from the 2005 Cave Creek Forest Fire. Access
is controlled by locked security gate at base of mountain and
All Tours Travel This Path to reach
the summit.
Gold Mine Tour
Edward G Cave, better known as "Old
Rackensack", came to Arizona as a deserter from the Confederate Army in
1870 and was the colorful prospector for which the surrounding canyon is
named. He discovered many of the area mines which he subsequently sold
to miners who worked them. Old Rackensack
was a philosophical sojourner who often penned eloquent
letters to area newspapers..........More
Arizona
Eco Tour The Road to Rackensack alone provides
more excitement with Flora & Fauna adventure than most jeep tours in Arizona,
but what comes next truly sets this experience apart from any other. We
offer a totally unique educational sojourn into our Laboratory for Desert Ecology at
the "Rammed Earth - Sustainable Living Studio".
Your hosts have been called 21st Century Swiss Family Robinson's
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Mine and DineFollowing an exhilarating drive up the "Road to
Rackensack" and brief five minute hike down to Mine you are
rewarded with a historic tableau of 1800's artifacts excavated
from the site. With adrenalin pumping you then enter the
mine to follow same vein of gold that Old Rackensack chased in
1870. Upon return to the Studio you will
enjoy a good old fashioned Cowboy Cookout
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Group ToursA
customized tour designed just for you and the needs of
your specific group. Minimum of Fifteen Guests.
Please contact us with your request.
Road To Rackensack
"Getting There Is Half The Fun"
Arizona
Eco Tour
Mine and Dine