A great deal has been written about Chiricahua Apaches, probably because they so completely terrorized settlers for a quarter century (1861-1886) and were the last Native American tribe to surrender to the United States government. However, most of these books were written by Anglos. No matter how diligent the authors’ … Continue reading
Occasionally we like to share exceptional videos on subjects we think will be of interest to our visitors. This video by Arizona Public Media is one such video. We are grateful for their insight. Sadly, Shaw, the former director of Tubac Presidio seen in this video has passed on. … Continue reading
We found these four videos on Vimeo, from Brad Holt and his buddy “Aerial Drone”. We have dreamed about doing this with drone technology. Use the arrows on the left and right to switch videos. The first video is Mt. Lemmon; The second, scenics around town; the third is Tanque … Continue reading
Dragoon Springs is located at the northern end of the Dragoon Mountains in Cochise County, Arizona. The springs were an important source of water for Native American people a thousand years ago or more. In September 1695, Spanish troops camped here. They described this place as muy penascosa, “very rocky”. … Continue reading
(Reproduced with the permission of the Bisbee Mining & Historical Museum.) In September of 1928, Amilia Earhart was one of the most famous women in the world. Three months earlier, she had become the first woman to fly the Atlantic and, along with her flight crew, was honored with a … Continue reading
Few Southern Arizona residents know that we have a winter recreation area named in honor of a federal prisoner. In fact, this recreation area, including a campground beside a stream, is located on the former site of a federal prison camp in the Santa Catalina Mountains a few miles north … Continue reading
We have been out very little in our quarantined world here in Southern Arizona. We are fortunate to have moved from Burbank, CA years ago to this beautiful place where every day is a blessing whether you go out or not. There is a lot of space here which is … Continue reading
In this video, Mike Foster digs deeply into the nature of the survival of a single species of aspens, then mentions other plant species that have learned to adapt in wildly different environments. Watch. https://vimeo.com/478687924 Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is a videographer who catalogs the environment and culture … Continue reading
Watch this video from Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos. It describes the nature and uses of the plant commonly known as Devil’s Claw, and other plants growing in the same ecosystem. According to Wikipedia, Devil’s Claw originated in Southern Africa. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent … Continue reading
Arizona’s Scenic Roads & Hikes by Roger Naylor is a guide to this state’s best. It includes road trips and adjacent hiking trails along with associated attractions, dining places and lodging including many color photographs. The book’s subtitle is: Unforgettable Journeys in the Grand Canyon State, and that it is. … Continue reading
