“The first excursion train of the Verde Canyon Railroad rolled out of the Clarkdale depot on November 23, 1990. It carried neither freight nor ore, only people. They were not seeking a better way of life but the beauty of a wild river-carved canyon where eagles nest among high cliffs and wind makes music in the cottonwoods.” Those words, penned by Verde Canyon Railroad owner Linda Durbano in her 500-page book, “Tracking Down the Past,” offer a window into the richly detailed chronicle of … [Read more...] about Tracks Through Time: Verde Canyon Railroad Showcases History and Scenery



