From epic cactuses and old ghost towns to crossing into Mexico for tacos, Rick sticks to his guns and goes for authentic Arizona.

LEGENDARY TOUR MANAGER RICK MARINO HAS CIRCLED THE GLOBE WITH MAJOR BANDS. NOW, HE’S TRADING IN THE BLUR OF TOURING FOR HIS OWN ROADSHOW, “STATEXSTATE.”

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Stay at Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe, Ariz.
Stay at Rancho de la Osa in Sasabe, Ariz.

The history alone is worth coming to Rancho de la Osa in Arizona.

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Overnight in Arivaca, Ariz.
Overnight in Arivaca, Ariz.

La Gitana Cantina is the only bar in town, but it’s worth a stop for the colorful locals and a bonfire under the stars.

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Pit stop at Castor’s Antiques in Quartzsite, Ariz.
Pit stop at Castor’s Antiques in Quartzsite, Ariz.

Today, Quartzsite is a crossroads full of dusty relics and mysterious stories.

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Lake Havasu: Nice beaches, awesome camping
Lake Havasu: Nice beaches, awesome camping

You’ll often find partygoers on the beach watching the boats cruise by.

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Yuma is an ode to the Old West
Yuma is an ode to the Old West

Explore historic haunts.

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Head down Route 66 to the Grand Canyon
Head down Route 66 to the Grand Canyon

Get ready for ghost and 'crossroads' towns.

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