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Now available: “The Story of Camelback Mountain” – a children’s book

February 18, 2020 | Blog

On February 17th, 2020, the Desert Botanical Gardens sponsored the release of the new children’s book, “The Story of Camelback Mountain.”

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How Did Mummy Mountain Get its Name?

September 27, 2019 | Blog

Charlie Mieg, a Swiss by birth, prospered in banking and real estate in New York City and later in Florida, before moving to Arizona in the 1930s. He prospected for gold and other minerals through the Bradshaw Mountains, and spent much time at the Bagdad mines.

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