Conrad Hilton was born in New Mexico in 1887. He grew up in the small town of San Antonio. His early life there helped shape the businessman he became. Hilton learned about business in his father’s general store. The Hilton family also rented rooms to travelers. Conrad helped with the work. He learned about customers,…
The Topaz Internment Camp was a World War II prison camp for Japanese Americans. It was located (and still is) in the desert of west-central Utah. It is roughly 16 miles west of the small town of Delta. At its peak, nearly 11,000 people were confined there, making Topaz one of the largest cities in…
Arizona Highway 163 is a road in the northeastern corner of the state. It runs through desert, canyons, and tall red cliffs. Some people think it’s the most beautiful road in the entire state. Some even say it’s one of the most scenic in America! The road starts in Kayenta, a small town. From there,…
