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As a bona fide Arizona treasure and beloved travel enthusiast, Roger Naylor adds his folksy charm to Verde Canyon Railroad\u2019s onboard narration. Traveling along with passengers aboard this 3.5-hour round-trip journey through one of Arizona\u2019s most scenic inner canyons, Naylor\u2019s entertaining vocals add a special twist as he spins amusing tales along the 20 miles between Clarkdale to Perkinsville and back.<\/p>\n

Known for his columns in the Arizona Republic<\/em>, fun travel books on Route 66, Arizona State Parks publications, and his wide selling book Boots and Burgers<\/u>, Naylor, a resident of the Verde Valley, often shares area highlights in his writings, including frequent and appreciated mentions of Verde Canyon Railroad.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been fortunate to rack up a few special honors the last couple of years\u2014inducted into the Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame, author of the Grand Canyon National Park Centennial Magazine<\/em>\u2014and now the narrator on Verde Canyon Railroad. It\u2019s been a rare privilege to earn a living as an Arizona travel writer and author. Now I\u2019m starting to get recognized as a colorful Arizona character. Feels pretty good,\u201d said Naylor, \u201cI may not have been born in this state but there is no doubt that I lived, and lived well, in this amazing, astounding, astonishing state. What a journey it\u2019s been. Now I\u2019m ready for more. All aboard!\u201d\"\"<\/p>\n

Recorded locally at Yavapai Broadcasting, the narration interweaves classic train tunes of every genre with the Canyon\u2019s ancient geology, its namesake Verde River, 100-plus years of rail history, and stories of the ancient dwellers, ranchers, and flora and fauna that have called this rare riparian wonderland home.<\/p>\n

\u201cVerde Canyon Railroad is proud to have such a celebrated Arizona voice as part of the customer experience,\u201d said Teresa Propeck, Vice President of Passenger Services.\u00a0 \u201cThis train line has been an integral part of the infrastructure that built the Verde Valley and the great state of Arizona.\u00a0 We will continue this legacy by working with locally owned and operated businesses every chance we get.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s the radio stations, wineries, restaurants or hotels, the true charm of Arizona is essential to the Railroad,\u201d added Propeck.<\/p>\n

The rails of Verde Canyon Railroad share the amazing story of this canyon from the passenger cars\u2019 distinctive vantage point which offers the best views of the geology and archeology of this Southwestern dreamscape. The towering red rock pinnacles and mottled high canyon cliff walls tell the tale, as do the many highlights: ancient Native American dwellings, multiple historic trestles and a 730-foot manmade tunnel carved through solid limestone. The winding Verde River, carved through a riparian ribbon of lush greenery, whispers a million years of history. Native critters, furry and feathered, large or small, evident or elusive, slippery or scaly, are all part of the cast of characters. Wrapping this epic adventure in a beautiful bow, Roger Naylor\u2019s voice is the perfect complement to this extraordinary story.<\/p>\n

Traveling on tracks carved through a dramatically rugged landscape in 1912, Verde Canyon Railroad is now celebrating its 30th year as an award-winning scenic wilderness train.\u00a0 Known worldwide as \u201cArizona\u2019s Longest-Running Nature Show\u201d since 1990, Verde Canyon Railroad promises passengers exceptional service aboard every journey. Visit the Verde Canyon Railroad website at www.verdecanyonrr.com<\/a> to make your reservations or call 800-293-7245 for more information.<\/p>\n

It’s a Wild and Wonderful Tale Being told Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Journey<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a bona fide Arizona treasure and beloved travel enthusiast, Roger Naylor adds his folksy charm to Verde Canyon Railroad\u2019s onboard narration. Traveling along with passengers aboard this 3.5-hour round-trip…
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