The Why Not Travel Store

The Why Not Travel Store We are a small family owned business located in Why, Arizona.
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We offer Mexico trip insurance, propane, gun storage, vehicle storage, as well as storage units for larger items.

11/08/2024

I have a simple request. Once you're safely in Peñasco, please have some margaritas and shots for me. Please. And thank you! Cheers!!!

11/08/2024

With theAjo Red Raider Football team advancing in the playoffs, I’d like to organize another send off for them on Friday, November 15, before they leave.

I must plan! Some of you know I’ve been organizing these send-offs for the them for the last 3 or 4 years. I won’t stop now!! 😁

On Red Raiders! On Red Raiders!! On to Victory!!

Ajo Red Raiders Booster Club

11/08/2024

Our Ajo Red Raider Football team advances to the next playoff round. They won 28-6!!! Way to go boys!!!

First round playoff game has started. Let’s goooo Ajo Red Raider Football you got this! On Red Raiders!!
11/08/2024

First round playoff game has started. Let’s goooo Ajo Red Raider Football you got this!

On Red Raiders!!

11/07/2024

Quickly checking in with you all. Whew goodness, we are loving the hustle and bustle of this place!!

Although it has been extremely busy all day the wait at the border has been less than 10 minutes. We haven’t heard of any issues or complaints so I am very happy to say everything has been going great!

There’s still tons of traffic heading south so please keep in mind the border closes at 8pm.

I’d love for you all to reach your destination safely so be careful out there.

*B

11/07/2024

Good morning friends!!! Oh my goodness it is so good to see all of these bikers. We missed you all!!!!! Welcome back to fabulous Why, AZ!!!

We've seen so many of our good friends from El Paso already and there's plenty more folks coming through. Helloooo to Albuquerque! Some Colorado folks just left to drive down.

You guys and gals have no idea how happy we are to see everyone again!

I'll be back on again when I get a chance. ☺️☺️☺️

11/07/2024

I have two questions for my Puerto Peñasco folk…

Question 1: There’s a gentleman here in Why who would like to ride down with someone today (caravan). Would anyone be willing to ride with him? I am hoping someone would be kind enough to do so. He’s on motorcycle. He didn’t specify a time yet.

Question 2: He is wondering if there’s a place for beach camping down in Peñasco? NO condos or resorts but beach camping.

Can someone give me an insight on this question so I can relay it to him. Thank you bunches! 😊

A small line is starting to form at the border already. To get this same view that I posted here just go to Google Maps ...
11/07/2024

A small line is starting to form at the border already. To get this same view that I posted here just go to Google Maps and set it in traffic mode.

I get a lot of messages asking what it looks like at the border and often times I can’t reply right away. So it is easier for you to check.

Keep in mind the border closes at 8pm tonight.

11/06/2024

Good morning ladies and gents!

Quick check on traffic for you. Everything is clear on both SR85 and SR86, no accidents/incidents, donkeys, or cows to report.

Things will start to pick up with traffic and all of that other good stuff. From here on out expect a great deal of traffic out there.

Please keep in mind of our storage services that I have mentioned in a post the other day. We off both vehicle and gun storage. I'll share that post again a bit later today.

I can't wait to see everyone this week! There's always the familiar faces we see every year for the bike rally. Of course we have to show love for ABQ, Las Cruces, and El Paso!! We'll see you guys and gals soon!!!!

I'll be off and on today so if you message/comment and I don't reply right away then my apologies. But I will reply!

Safe travels everyone!!!!

ADOT put out this sign yesterday. I am not sure if road work is going to happen or not but if I do hear of anything I wi...
11/06/2024

ADOT put out this sign yesterday. I am not sure if road work is going to happen or not but if I do hear of anything I will be sure to let you know.

PS. Did you see that gorgeous sunrise? 😍

Check out the updated lineup for the Rocky Point Rally. Shared from Rocky Point Rally page. All credit goes to ...
11/06/2024

Check out the updated lineup for the Rocky Point Rally.

Shared from Rocky Point Rally page. All credit goes to them. 😊

For over 20 years we've offered our storage services and with the Rocky Point Rally this week it definitely helps out ou...
11/04/2024

For over 20 years we've offered our storage services and with the Rocky Point Rally this week it definitely helps out our customers. So, I just wanted to quickly remind you of our storage services again...

The weekend of the rally is one of our busiest times for vehicle storage. We get at least 25-47 trucks pulling trailers that leave their vehicles here for this particular weekend.

Our lot tends to fill up fast, so we suggest the earlier the better if you're wanting to leave your vehicle in storage here.

Our vehicle storage is located inside a secured gated area. The gates remain closed, unless one of our employees are coming in or out, other than that it stays closed.

Our gun storage gets filled just as fast! But worry not, we still have plenty of room.

The process for both gun/vehicle storage is pretty simple. To help save time you can request a vehicle/gun storage form, fill it out and either bring it in with you already filled out or email it to [email protected].

If you have any questions for either gun storage or vehicle storage, please reach out to us and we can answer any questions you have.

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(520) 387-7783
[email protected]

11/04/2024

Good morning friends! Welcome to one of the busiest weeks of the year!!

Traffic for the bike rally will start to flow in starting Tuesday/Wednesday and of course Thursday/Friday will be the busiest days of the week.

Be prepared for tons of traffic and possible long wait times at the POE! They'll be checking for proper documentation on vehicles/trailers, and specifically motorcycles inside/on trailers.

Check out Rocky Point Rally for more info on events! I know there's a poker run, Queen of the Streets, and The Black Moods will be playing, plus a tons more stuff happening this weekend.

Plan accordingly, be patient, and most of all be safe on the road while you travel this week. I want you all to arrive to your destinations safely ya hear...

*B

Weather for the week of Nov. 4-Nov. 9Why, AZ
11/04/2024

Weather for the week of Nov. 4-Nov. 9
Why, AZ

Woot woot!!! Let’s goooo Ajo Red Raider Football team! The first round of the playoffs is Thursday, November 7 at 7pm in...
11/04/2024

Woot woot!!! Let’s goooo Ajo Red Raider Football team! The first round of the playoffs is Thursday, November 7 at 7pm in Ajo.

Come on Ajo, let’s show up for our boys! On Red Raiders!

1st round of playoffs, here we come! 👏🏼

Ajo Red Raiders (3rd seed) will once again play against Sequoia Charter School (6th seed) this upcoming Thursday, 11/7 @ Ajo High School 🏈

Kickoff at 7:00 🕖

Bring a friend, bring concession stand money, & let’s come cheer on our Red Raiders to victory onto the next round of playoffs!!! 📣💪🏼♥️

Good morning! Just sharing this now before the date gets closer and I forget…We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We s...
11/02/2024

Good morning! Just sharing this now before the date gets closer and I forget…

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We shall resume our normal hours on Friday, November 29, at 6am.

Please keep in mind there will be no access to our storage services/facilities.

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Thank you, Yuritza, for this delicious PB cake!! It was so delicious and we all loved it. We’ll be ordering from you aga...
11/02/2024

Thank you, Yuritza, for this delicious PB cake!! It was so delicious and we all loved it. We’ll be ordering from you again soon. 😁

Today is Día de los Mu***os. For those who don’t know, this fella is from the movie Coco. 🤭
11/02/2024

Today is Día de los Mu***os.

For those who don’t know, this fella is from the movie Coco. 🤭

Address

230 S. Sonoyta Way
Ajo, AZ
85321

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 6am - 9pm
Thursday 6am - 9pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 9pm
Sunday 6am - 9pm

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+15203877783

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The start of a new dream...

In 1991 our founder, Sandy Rogers, decided to head southwest from Omaha, Ne. with her young teenage son and purchased a store in Why, Az. The name of the store was the Why-Not Travel Store. The store sold propane, gas, food, refreshments, and nik-naks that were mostly locally produced. In the parking lot was a hot grill in the shape of a bull that was used to cook hamburgers and other items.

Over the years, she increased the size of the store, affiliated the fuel products with Texaco, installed storage units, added a restaurant (much to the detriment of the bull!) and increased the products the store could offer. Of course, as with any business, there were good times and bad. In the good times she reinvested into the store and gave back to the community, and in bad times Sandy, who was of Pennsylvania Dutch stock (re: a strong work ethic), persevered. She hired locally and several of her hires still work for us.

Sadly in 2013, Sandy unexpectedly passed away. Today the store is owned by her two sons, Allen and Cortney Wonder, and although she is missed, her legacy continues. At the time of this writing, "The Why Not Travel Store" is undergoing some major remodeling. The Deli area was increased in size and now offers a large selection of products and refreshments, a new walk-in cooler and freezer were added to increase the size of our cold and frozen offerings. The restaurant was sublet and eventually sold off to Granny's Kitchen. New bathrooms were added and the store outside/inside appearances have been enhanced. Why Not stop by?