Thunder Valley Tours

with the Arizona Research Historian and tour guide,

John Rose.


Offering exciting and informative tours and lectures about:

  • Tombstone
  • Bisbee and Benson
  • Fort Huachuca and the Apache nation
  • the O.K Corral gunfight
  • the Clantons, McLaurys, and other known outlaws
  • 1880 gunfighters
  • Indian Raids
  • mining and milling
  • the 1887 earthquake
  • John Slaughter & Douglas Arizona
  • Sonora Mexico
  • the Spanish Conquistadors
    the list is endless.

    Come with John and visit the sites where legends lived and history was made.

    Hear the true stories of how life once was on the Arizona frontier.

    In depth looks at the REAL lives of American legends like Wyatt Earp, Geronimo, and the true stories of Tombstone's boom and bust, Bisbee's incredible mining fortunes, Fort Huachuca's involvement with Geronimo, and the Spanish war with the Apaches.

    To understand the American identity, you have to come to the west, and to understand the west you have to come to this [San Pedro River] valley. John Rose - Arizona Highway Sept 98

    The exciting and informative research historian, John Rose, who has thrilled audiences for years, offers his services to all who want to come visit and learn about the stunning history of Cochise County.

    John, a southern Arizona native who's childhood fascination with his homeland history has led to years of research and adventure, offers his services as a tour guide/tour operator. His unique perspective, comprehensive knowledge, and love of the land its history make his tours events to be remembered.

    Come have an adventure with the Historian that P.B.S. calls outstanding, and that Arizona Highways calls spellbinding.

    H. Henrietta Stockel, nationally recognized Apache author and expert says, John Rose enjoys a sterling reputation in Southeast Arizona as a local historian. He is in demand as a teller of tales about Tombstone, the Apaches, the San Pedro River, and numerous other events an sites in this area. His appearances on behalf of public and private organizations have always drawn packed houses.


  • Rates available
  • Scheduling
  • Commercial Packages - discounts
  • Public School Programs - discounts

    John D. Rose
    P.O Box 787
    Hereford, AZ 85615
    Phone: (520)378-2539
    Fax: (520)378-9576
    email: johnrose@theriver.com


    More pages for Mr. Rose
    Information form on tours Home Page with graphics on tours