Exploring Southern Arizona Sky Islands
Few geographic formations in the world illustrate this stark climactic contrast—and its importance to biodiversity– better than Southern Arizona’s Sky Islands.
Continue readingFew geographic formations in the world illustrate this stark climactic contrast—and its importance to biodiversity– better than Southern Arizona’s Sky Islands.
Continue readingOne of my favorite last minute Christmas Shopping outings has always included a trip to Old Town Artisans and lunch at La Cocina. This was even before the restaurant was embued with new management blood and an ongoing roundtable of late night music venues. I always liked the quieter, more … Continue reading
This relatively new set of in-depth tours at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum that will delight anyone who wants a closer look at the critters at the museum. If you have been visiting the Desert Museum for years, this is your opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of the … Continue reading
This slideshow will introduce you to some of the sights and scenes from Southern Arizona and stories about those places. Clicking on a slide that interests you will transport you to a story about a destination or adventure.
Continue readingNeither Neighbor Roy nor I had ever been to an All Souls Procession. We had heard a lot about it, so last night we ventured Downtown to see what it was all about. Our plan was to find a location near the end of the parade route on the assumption that it would be less […]
Continue readingAs predicted several days ago, Neighbor Roy & I went to the American Indian Culture Fair today (Saturday). If you didn’t go to day, this events continues tomorrow (Sunday). This event is held at the Red Hills Visitors Center of Saguaro National Park (West). It was well attended. Here are a few of the […]
Continue readingIn November, Southern Arizona’s weather borders on perfect for just about any outdoor activity: hiking, picnicking, fishing, kayaking, (Sorry, skiers. You’ll probably have to wait until the January snows at Ski Valley.) Here are a few worthwhile events, mostly free and family-friendly. Sunday, November 4th What? All Souls Procession & Dance of the Dead. Where? […]
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Continue readingLast evening, Neighbor Roy & I attended the City’s 237th birthday celebration at the Presidio. The event was very well attended. Dignitaries spoke. Native Americans chanted prayers. Flags were raised. In short, a lot of pageantry as befits the Old Pueblo. In this photograph you can see the gray smoke and orange sparks discharged from […]
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