Dynamic Duo Chelsey and Brandon Hamilton to Lead Communications, Marketing and Special Projects at Verde Canyon Railroad
Clarkdale, Ariz. — [June 7, 2025] — Verde Canyon Railroad, situated above the heat of the desert and below the cold of the high country, offers passengers a scenic ride any time of the year. Now, the Railroad is ushering in the summer season with the addition of a talented and dynamic duo who will […]
History Continues Its Journey at Verde Canyon Railroad
It isn’t often that you see a train car cruising along Main Street, but that is exactly how Verde Canyon Railroad’s newest addition first made its appearance in the Verde Valley. The latest car to join the train consist, christened “Jerome,” arrived in Clarkdale in an unusual fashion, rolling over pavement right through lunchtime rush […]
Summer Train Rides on Verde Canyon Railroad
Summer Outside the City: The Verde Canyon Is Calling You When the school bell chimes for the last time or you’ve clocked out for a long weekend, where do you want to be? Onboard a train, of course. Day-tripping on Verde Canyon Railroad is the perfect place to play hooky as school books collect dust, […]
May Trains and Festivals: Wine, Wild Beauty & Wonder on the Rails
May is a prime time to visit Verde Canyon Railroad. Highlights include an all-month-long wine festival and special event train rides.
The Magical Christmas Journey®
Experience a magical Christmas journey aboard Verde Canyon Railroad’s holiday train! Head to the North Pole for a visit with Santa!
Ales on Rails
The first sign of autumn isn’t always the changing of the leaves; sometimes it’s the changing of kegs. Verde Canyon Railroad salutes Oktoberfest with Ales on Rails, a festival of Arizona craft beers purveyed on the depot pavilion prior to train departure for the ultimate scenic sip!
Raptors and Reptiles at the Depot
Several days each month prior to the train ride, hawks, owls, eagles and other Raptors at the Depot are crowd pleasers thanks to the educational efforts of Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife. During the summer season, cool cold-blooded lizards, snakes and tortoises take the spotlight and soak up the sunshine during Reptiles at the Depot.
Does the Verde Canyon Train Run Year-Round?
Wondering if the Verde Canyon Train runs year-round? Learn about seasonal highlights, schedules, and why every ride is a must-see adventure!
Who was William A. Clark?
William A. Clark, born January 8, 1839, in Pennsylvania, worked his way to Montana from Iowa during the Gold Rush. He made moderate strides in placer mining but achieved an astounding fortune in banking, smelters, electric power companies, newspapers, and railroads. Clark was known as one of three Copper Kings of Butte, Montana (along with […]
Saturday Starlight Tours
Saturday Starlight Tours offer a sensational sunset to starlight journey deep into the wild heart of Arizona through a narrow chasm only accessible by rail.