The first notice of this region appears in the report of Antonio de Espejo,
who visited in 1583. Little more was recorded until the commencement of
prospecting for gold and silver in the 19th century.Smack dab in the
center of Arizona you'll find the towns of Camp Verde, Cottonwood, and
Clarkdale along the banks of the Verde River. This area comprises the Verde
Valley. This pretty area is surrounded by national forests and plenty of nice
scenery. Hiking, fishing, camping and scenic driving are all popular.
The town of Cottonwood, located between Prescott and Sedona, is guarded on 3
sides by rugged mountain
