From Rails to Retreat: Verde Canyon Railroad Unveils Taawaki Inn, Its New Boutique Hotel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFrom Rails to Retreat: Verde Canyon Railroad Unveils Taawaki Inn, Its New Boutique Hotel Clarkdale, Arizona — [April 23, 2026] — Verde Canyon Railroad is extending its signature guest experience beyond the rails with the introduction of Taawaki Inn, a new boutique hotel located less than five minutes from the historic Clarkdale depot. […]
All Aboard for America250: Verde Canyon Railroad Joins Statewide Celebration with a Season of Patriotic Experiences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAll Aboard for America250: Verde Canyon Railroad Joins Statewide Celebration with a Season of Patriotic Experiences Clarkdale, Arizona — [April 10, 2026] — Verde Canyon Railroad is proud to announce its official participation in America250, the nationwide commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Recently selected as an official Arizona America250 Passport site, […]
Skip the Flowers: Give Mom New Memories on the Rails This Mother’s Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESkip the Flowers: Give Mom New Memories on the Rails This Mother’s Day Clarkdale, Arizona — [April 7, 2026] — Some gifts are opened. Others are felt. This year, don’t plan Mother’s Day—experience it. Aboard Verde Canyon Railroad, the itinerary is simple: sit back, take in the wide-open views, and spend uninterrupted quality […]
From Coast Guard to Canyon Rails: Chris Roach Named General Manager and Roadmaster of Verde Canyon Railroad
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFrom Coast Guard to Canyon Rails: Chris Roach Named General Manager and Roadmaster of Verde Canyon Railroad Clarkdale, Arizona — [March 10, 2026] — After seven years safeguarding the rails through Arizona’s spectacular Verde Canyon, longtime Roadmaster Chris Roach has been named General Manager of Verde Canyon Railroad and Roadmaster of Clarkdale Arizona […]
The Best Views Are Worth Waking Up for: Verde Canyon Railroad’s Morning Train Rides Return March 7, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe Best Views Are Worth Waking Up for: Verde Canyon Railroad’s Morning Train Rides Return March 7, 2026 Clarkdale, Arizona — [February 16, 2026] — Verde Canyon Railroad announces the return of its popular morning train rides, starting March 7, 2026, and running every Saturday through the end of 2026. These invigorating early […]
Ride off Into the Sunset: Verde Canyon Railroad Announces the Return of Saturday Starlight Adventures Beginning March 7, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERide off Into the Sunset: Verde Canyon Railroad Announces the Return of Saturday Starlight Adventures Beginning March 7, 2026 Clarkdale, Arizona — [February 16, 2026] — Here, passengers don’t need a horse to ride into the sunset — only horsepower. Saturday Starlight Adventures return March 7, 2026, and continue on Saturdays through year’s […]
Eagles Take Flight in Verde Canyon: Scenic Railroad Invites Guests to Spot Raptors in the Wild
Verde Canyon Railroad offers one of the most immersive and reliable ways to witness bald eagles and other raptors in the wild during Eagle Watch, January through March.
Verde Canyon Railroad Shares Appreciation for Crew, First Responders and Passengers After Rare Weather Event Impacts Excursion Train
Safety is always the primary concern for the management team of this heritage railroad, which has been operating as an excursion train since 1990 on a line completed in 1912.
Verde Canyon Railroad Celebrates 35 Years and Kicks off The Magical Christmas Journey®
Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates a major milestone, its 35th anniversary—coinciding with the season launch of its beloved holiday event, The Magical Christmas Journey®
Ales on Rails: Verde Canyon Railroad’s Celebration of Autumn and Arizona Breweries
Verde Canyon Railroad is thrilled to announce the return of Ales on Rails, its beloved version of Oktoberfest and fall festival celebrating Arizona’s vibrant craft beer scene, running from September 14 through October 31, 2025.