Take The Kids To Mineral Discovery Center & Mission Mine Tour
The Mineral Discover Center & Mission Mine Tour is one of the most fascinating attractions in Southern Arizona. Highly recommended!
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Kitt Peak National Observatory Near Tucson
An introduction to the Kitt Peak National Optical Astronomy Observatory. Information about the science center and the telescopes as well as the Steward Mirror Lab.
Continue readingWillcox Celebrates 100 Years With West Fest & Chuck Wagon Cook-Off!
As part of the Willcox centennial celebration, six chuck wagon teams from across the southwest will bring their old fashioned cooking techniques and tasty grub to the Willcox West Fest & Chuck Wagon Cook-Off at Willcox’s Quail Park , May 1-3, 2015. The West Fest & Chuck Wagon Cook-off will … Continue reading
Museum Of Miniatures Has An Amazing History of Diamonds Exhibit
Ms. Karen & I visited The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures one Sunday in January (2015) to view their newest exhibit: Diamonds Are Forever: The Incredible Journeys of World-Famous Diamonds & the People Who Owned Them. This history of diamonds exhibit is open now through April 19, 2015 and … Continue reading
DD Gamble Guest Lodge: A Cochise County Lodging Review!
Tom and Alicia Davidson own and operate the Double D Guest Lodge situated in this beautiful and rugged part of Arizona. They clearly enjoy sharing with their guests the natural desert & mountain beauty, fresh air, gentle animals, and the amazing history of this place.
Continue reading63rd Annual Rex Allen Days Celebration This Weekend October 4th & 5th 2014!
Ms. Karen & I will be heading to Willcox this weekend to enjoy their annual celebration of a hometown boy who made it big. Of course, the young children will ask, “Who is Rex Allen?” That’s when you grandparents can be helpful. As much as it’s a tribute to a … Continue reading
Tucson Racquet Club Friday Night BBQ: A Tradition and A Bargain!
By Gary Gomez, Editor: Budget Tucson (June 2014) Who doesn’t like a BBQ? (I’m a believer that food that is BBQ’ed is smoked not grilled). Add a family atmosphere, swimming, a lawn to spread your blanket or set up your lawn chairs, good food, a full bar and a restaurant … Continue reading
Carr House Season Presentation Series
Come out to the Carr House for a presentation in the cool Huachuca Mountains and learn about our wildlife and the surrounding environment. June 15 – Hooray for Herps- Snakes, Lizards and more! – Tom Miscione, herpetologist, will help us learn not to fear these important members of the local … Continue reading
More Cool Things to do This Summer in Southern Arizona
Summer is upon us and if you’ve done everything on the list of Cool Things to do in Summer, then here are a baker’s dozen more things to do in Southern Arizona that you will find cool fun, interesting, and perhaps a bit enlightening. Be sure to click on the … Continue reading
Funtasticks Family Fun Park: Year ‘Round Good Times!
Funtasticks Family Fun Park is what its name implies. Fun for the whole family. The Park has a clean, pleasant picnic area shaded by mature mesquite and palm trees, in addition to its many rides and attractions. We saw a lot of people there having a really good time. … Continue reading