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The Civilian Conservation Corps in Arizona

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Boys of the CCC

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a National public work relief program. Operating from 1933 to 1942, it was organized to assist unemployed, unmarried men from relief families as part of the New Deal. The CCC provided jobs for these young men, helping families who were having difficulty finding jobs during … Continue reading

Arizona State Parks by Roger Naylor: A Book Review

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Arizona State Parks and Trails is Roger Naylor’s tribute to this state’s finest places. Written in Mr. Naylor’s inimitable style, it reveals Arizona at its best, with colorful photographs and a personal writing style. Most of the trails depicted in this book Mr. Naylor personally hiked, enjoying the solitude and beauty … Continue reading

Revisiting the Mission Garden in Tucson

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Recently we made another visit to the Mission Garden nestled under “A” Mountain in Tucson. This is where the original gardens of one of the first settlers of Tucson tended an elaborate garden complete with an irrigation system. Having last been to the Mission Garden some years ago when it … Continue reading

List of Art Museums and Galleries in Tucson

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Tucson Museum of Art Entrance on Main Avenue

Art Museums Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block Today the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block encompasses an entire city block in historic downtown, and features original and traveling exhibitions focusing on Art of Latin America, Art of the American West, Modern and Contemporary Art and Asian Art … Continue reading

A Sweetwater Wetlands Tour with the Audubon Society

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Our friends Richard and Wendy had a great Wednesday morning with the Audubon Society at the Sweetwater Wetlands on the westside of town . Exit 252 at Ruthrauff , West to the feeder road and South to Sweetwater. On Wednesday, March 20, the first day of Spring, Richard and I … Continue reading

Las Lagunas de Anza Wetlands: A Nogales Treasure

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Las Lagunas de Anza

Las Lagunas is a lush Natural Wetlands smack dab off the I-19 Freeway just 8 miles from the Mexican border. Several weeks ago, a fellow by the name of Don Clemans contacted us at Southern Arizona Guide, wanting to know how he could get into the Best Birding Spots in … Continue reading

It’s a Good Time to Visit Tucson Botanical Gardens

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Blue Tropical Butterfly

Editor’s Note: Butterfly Magic is open. Summer is over, temperatures are cooling down. It’s a good time of year to take a stroll in one of Tucson’s lovely Botanical Gardens, have some lunch at the Café Botanica, stroll through the gardens taking note of the new exhibits, and visiting the … Continue reading

Mission Garden At Tucson’s Birthplace Celebrates El Dia de San Ysidro Labrador

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Saturday, May 13, 2017 Ms. Rosemary & I went to Mission Garden for the 4th Annual celebration of San Ysidro Day. In the 12th century, he was Isidore, a pious farm worker in Spain. Now he is the patron saint of farmers and farm hands. Blessings were offered by the … Continue reading

Three Wildlife Refuges Near Yuma AZ

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The Yuma Visitor’s Center boasts that there are no fewer than three Wildlife Refuges within a short driving distance of Yuma. They are Imperial, Kofa and Cibola National Wildlife Refuges. Kofa National Wildlife Refuge is on the way to the Castle Dome Mine Museum as is Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. … Continue reading

A Springtime Visit To Tohono Chul Park

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March 13, 2015. There are many reasons to visit Tohono Chul Park in the Spring. They always have interesting art exhibits, such as the Mexican Folk Art Show & Sale. And amazing plants in the greenhouse you can buy for your own garden. But in the Spring, go for the … Continue reading

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