Rattlesnake Phil

When Rattlesnake Phil moved to Arizona from the East, he fell in love with the wide open spaces that Arizona offered. Taking a special interest in the Superstition Mountains, he set out exploring and hasn’t stopped yet. By foot, horseback. mule or jeep…he never tires of the back country. With countless stories to share, a ride-a-long with Phil is an unfolding adventure. Be sure to ask how he got his nickname!

Laredo Larry

Laredo Larry hails from California. When he retired from the US Postal Service, he and his wife fell in love with the Superstitions while visiting Arizona. It wasn’t long before they moved here, making the Superstition Mountains their back yard. As an avid fan of the history of central Arizona, he reads extensively and attends lectures and programs held around the state. He doesn’t stop at history, though. He also knows how to prepare, cook and eat most of the edible desert plants! Laredo Larry has found his dream job with Apache Trail Tours.

Smokey Bill

Smokey Bill’s love of history and camping drew him to re-enactment groups. It was a natural fit and has followed him from his home state of Indiana out west to Arizona. A member of several historical re-enactment groups, the Goldfield Gunfighters and the Mohave Muleskinners – you never know what character he will show up as. Hop aboard for a journey back into the 1800’s.

Flapjack

From the Smokey Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and now to the Superstition Mountains, Flapjack has always had a bond with the great outdoors. But the legendary Superstition Mountains, Apache Trail and Four Peaks Wilderness have captured and held Flapjack’s full attention. Step back into history as Flapjack weaves the trails with the tales of the days of old. A picture is worth a thousand words – being there becomes priceless on one of his tours.

Windy Bill

Windy Bill explored and prospected the mountains and deserts of California for 35 years before coming to Arizona. Captivated by the beauty, history and mystery of the Superstition Mountains, he and his wife decided to make it their home. His knowledge and storytelling will make the legends and folklore of the Goldfields and surrounding Sonoran Desert wilderness come to life. Take the journey with Windy Bill and step back to the time when the Apache protected their sacred land from the pioneers and prospectors.

Dusty Bottoms

Originally from California, Dusty fell in love with Arizona when he moved to the White Mountains of Arizona in the 1980’s. As a member of the Goldfield Gunfighters and Mojave Muleskinners, you might find him shooting-it-out in the streets of Goldfield or at the Superstition Mountain Museum. Take a ride with us and let Dusty share the beauty of the desert, the stories and mystery of the Superstition Mountains and the tales of gold fever that surrounded the area.