Located some 50 miles south of Tucson Arizona, Mission Tumacácori is rich in history. Before becoming a National Historic Site, it served as a Spanish mission in the Pimería Alta, Land of the Upper Pimas. It barely survived a revolt by the Pima Indians in 1751 and eventually was abandoned due … 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
May 2016. The Gila Cliff Dwellings are 44 miles and a two-hour drive north of Silver City, New Mexico. Why, you ask, would it take 2 hours to drive 44 miles? Well, the road is VERY narrow, and VERY curvy. It is also VERY scenic, and the Cliff Dwellings are … Continue reading
Silver City was a mining town, as were most early towns in Southern Arizona and New Mexico. In fact, Silver City most resembles Bisbee, Arizona. Both were built on hills over 5,000′ elevation. Both have many stately structures built in the late 19th and early 20th century. Both now have … Continue reading
After 70+ years on this planet, I have made my share of footprints. At the beach. Hiking in the mountains. But I doubt that any of the impressions my feet made in the sand or dirt lasted more than a couple of days at most. Now, here in Tucson, you … Continue reading
