On April 1, I drove out to the San Pedro River for a Members Only hike provided by the docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. For those of you who do not know, the San Pedro River is one of the last perennial rivers in Arizona and the Friends … Continue reading
This past December we took a road trip to Puerto Peñesco. Some of you may know it as “Rocky Point”. Just north, is the geographical oddity, “El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar Sonora” (translated as “The Pinacate and Great Desert of Altar Sonora”). El Pinacate is named for a black … Continue reading
In early December, Ms. Rosemary and I, Ms. Karen, made reservations for the Arch Hike in Brown Canyon. Brown Canyon is located on the east side of the Baboquivari Mountains, sacred to the Tohono O’odham. The canyon is only open by reservation from November – April in order to preserve … Continue reading
This is a charming video portraying a high school graduate’s summer spent exploring the San Pedro Riparian and Conservation Area. If you don’t know what the SPRNCA has to offer watch this video. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent supporter of the Friends of the San Pedro … Continue reading
These images of the Santa Cruz River flowing are courtesy of a tropical storm off the coast of Baja California that pushed moisture into the American Southwest. Continue reading
Denise Bausch of the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge on the Colorado River in Southwest Arizona near Yuma defines desert pavement and desert varnish and their importance in desert environments. It’s an hour drive from Yuma, but if you want a true desert environment experience, check it out. Be sure to … Continue reading
Lots of critters and a bit of history in this video about the San Pedro Riparian habitat. Continue reading
Take a walk with a docent at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. For those of you who are not familiar with the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, it is well worth the trip. The Arboretum, part of the State Park system is much like the Desert Museum, only with more water, lush plant … Continue reading
In Mexico, greasewood, or Creosote is known as a powerful medicine, used as a remedy for intestinal distress. The leaves of the creosote are also used as a polutice for relief from aches, pains and topical bruises. The pioneers called it Greasewood, because of the strong scent after a rain … Continue reading
