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The Coronado Expedition: 1540-42

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Coronado Expedition. Painting by Frederick Remington in 1898.

The story of the Coronado Expeditions is one of bravery, perseverance, high adventure, faith, and incredible greed. Between hiking trails and scenic back roads, we can retrace their historic route.

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Funny Foot Farm or the Beastie that Ate My Toe

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Ms. Karen and I ventured down Wetmore Road to Funny Foot Farm on a Sunday in November. It’s a strange little place for a petting zoo, definitely off the beaten path just east of the I-10. Once there, however, we encountered goats, chickens, warthogs, capybaras, tortoises, and a host of … Continue reading

Exploring the Yucca of the Northern Sierra Madres

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Mountain Yucca

In this video Mike Foster explores the variety of Yucca in our area and the Northern Sierra Madres. as well as some of its food uses. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro River which serves to educate people about … Continue reading

Red Herring Puppets: Keeping the Art Puppetry Alive

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Red Herring Puppets is the relatively new kid in town. Lisa Sturz runs the show. She has an exceptional background in puppetry and has chosen Tucson as her new home. Shows are located at the Tucson Mall, many of them mini morality plays designed for children such as Aesop’s Fables … Continue reading

Garden Canyon Travertine

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Garden Canyon

A trip to Garden Canyon will be one of the field trips at the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival this year. The festival begins August 4 and runs through the 7th. Although registration is now closed, you may still join one of the free walks or field trips or … Continue reading

Plants of the San Pedro River

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I love the San Pedro River and its environment. This is a long but wonderful video describing the plants that currently inhabit this unique place in Arizona. If you are interested in plants or the natural environment, you will enjoy this video. Thanks to Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, … Continue reading

Cholla Bud Harvesting

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Purple Cholla Blossoms resized copy

With the resurgence in interest in native Arizona foods, we are rediscovering what foods are readily available in our desert environment. From mesquite flour, to prickly pear, palo verde beans and here, Cholla buds, which are actually a delicacy in some circles. Watch this video produced by Mike Foster, from … Continue reading

Tucson Summer Camps and Classes 2022

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Girl with lance at Tucson Presidio

Sign up for 2022 Summer Classes for Kids NOW! Some Classes are already full. As of March15, 2022, we are researching summer camps and classes for children. This is a work in progress – Summer is not far off. And the time is upon us to find meaningful, yet fun, … Continue reading

“Don’t Let The Sun Step Over You”: A White Mountain Apache Book

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Don't Let the Sun Step Over You

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

An Interview with an Elder of the Tohono O’Odham Nation

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Joe Joaquin

Mike Foster presents an interview with Joe Juaquin, an Elder from the Tohono O’Odham Nation. Few of us get a look into the lives and culture of Indian Nations. Thanks for Mike Foster for putting this together. You can view his other videos here on Southern Arizona Guide and on … Continue reading

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Tucson Art Walk

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Children's Museum Tucson
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Free First Thursday’s at TMA

Tucson Museum of Art
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#RunMarana Mother’s Day 5k

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Yuma Golf and Country Club

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Cinema Tucsón Presents: CIUDAD with director Carlos Rossini

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Mercado Flea Market

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Second Saturday at Steam Pump Ranch

Historic Steam Pump Ranch

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Pima Street Baptist Church
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Aesop’s Fables

Red Herring Puppets
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King Hannah

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Concerts in the Courtyard | Little House of Funk

11555 W Civic Center Dr
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Discovery NIght at the Children’s Museum

Children's Museum Tucson
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Drop in Adult Sports at the J

Tucson Jewish Community Center
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Taste of Tucson

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Live Music at Westward Look – Barnaby and the Butcher

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa

Willcox Wine Country 25th Festival – Spring 2022

157 N Railroad Ave
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Taste of Tucson

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Community Water Safety Day

Tucson Jewish Community Center
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Mariachi Festival and Wine Tasting

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Turquoise Trail Walking Tour – A Slightly Shorter Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum
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Red Herring Puppets
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Laser Stranger Things | Opening Night

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium
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Public Art & Murals Walking Tour

Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum

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Sunday Brunch @ Monterey Court

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Fox Tucson Theatre
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Wilde Meyer Gallery
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Discovery NIght at the Children’s Museum

Children's Museum Tucson
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free First Thursday’s at TMA

Tucson Museum of Art
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10:00 am - 12:00 am

Willcox Ranching Heritage Festival

Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643, United States
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Willcox Ranching Heritage Festival

Railroad Ave, Willcox, AZ 85643, United States
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Hansel & Gretel

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Music in the Park – Arizona Symphonic Winds

Udall Park

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