Ready for Takeoff

By Molly J. Smith

While you're traveling along one of America's major north-south highways, you might catch a glimpse of this old guided missile, which is topped by three characters from Peanuts, Charles M. Schulz's popular comic strip. Little information is available about how Snoopy and his pals came to adorn the rocket, but it could have something to do with a nearby rock formation that bears a striking resemblance to Charlie Brown's famous companion.

Win a collection of our most popular books! To enter, correctly identify the location featured above and e-mail your answer to editor@arizonahighways.com — type "Where Is This?" in the subject line. Entries can also be sent to: 2039 W. Lewis Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 (write "Where Is This?" on the envelope). Please include your name, address and phone number. One winner will be chosen in a random drawing of qualified entries. Entries must be postmarked by June 15, 2012. Only the winner will be notified. The correct answer will be posted in our August 2012 issue and online beginning July 17.

 

April 2012 Answer:
Kingman Railroad Depot
All Aboard!

By Kathy Ritchie

Built by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1907, this transportation hub is back in service, although the number of passengers passing through has declined over the past 100 years. The building recently underwent a facelift, which included the construction of a new waiting room and a museum dedicated to an industry that once ruled the nation.

Congratulations to our winner, Isabella Moreno of Tucson, Arizona.

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