Where Is This?

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This excerpt features a geographical trivia challenge about a 4,375-foot Central Arizona peak named after an 1870 military camp. Additionally, it includes an announcement for the 38th Annual Festival of Lights, a history-themed event scheduled for December 5th.

Featured in the November 2026 Issue of Arizona Highways

Where is this?
Where is this?
Photograph by Elias Butler
Photograph by Elias Butler

And the envelope, please ...
An intrepid dog stands atop this 4,375-foot Central Arizona peak, named for an early military camp that was established at the base of the mountain in 1870.

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To enter, correctly identify the location pictured above and email your answer to [email protected] — 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 November 15, 2026. Only the winner will be notified. The correct answer will be posted in our January 2027 issue and online at arizonahighways.com/where-is-this beginning December 15, 2026.
 

Photograph by Laurence Parent
Photograph by Laurence Parent

September 2026 Answer & Winner: Spruce Mountain Lookout Tower. Congratulations to our winner, Paul Joubert of Overland Park, Kansas.