This is El Charro 1945. Know where it was located at that time? Send your best guess to: [email protected] with the heading: Where is this? LAST WEEK’S WINNER Ok.. I have been schooled. Socks are hung, people are hanged, or at least they were. This pic was taken in … Continue reading
Some time ago, we published our review of Bettina O’Neil Lyon’s excellent Tucson history book entitled Zeckendorfs & Steinfelds: Merchant Princes of the American Southwest. Tina is the granddaughter of Albert & Bettina Steinfeld. I was particularly interested because I learned so much about Downtown Tucson and its fascinating pioneer … Continue reading
Although many of the people here were not actually born in Arizona, for their life’s work, they were/are noted as Arizonans. We thought that a short list of notable people would be of interest. Cochise – (Circa 1810 – June 8, 1874) Chokonen Chiricahua Apache, led the war with the … Continue reading
What’s in a name? Ever wondered where the names of the familiar mountain peaks around Tucson and Southern Arizona come from? These peaks are all part of the “Sky Islands”, called this because of its basin and range geology, rising high above the basins like, well, you guessed it, sky … Continue reading
Lately, there have been a number of days with big white puffy clouds. If you get out early enough, you will get to see remarkable colors as the sun comes up. On these days I am reminded of Maynard Dixon’s paintings. Maynard Dixon was an iconic painter of the American … Continue reading
Occasionally we post other works that appeal to us and we believe will appeal to our fan base. It is a video about William Oury, a Tucson Pioneer who has a neighborhood center in the Barrio Anita named after him. This is a great little video prepared by the youth … Continue reading
Do you know what a heliograph is and what it’s most famous use was for? The heliograph was a mirror attached to surveying equipment that sent beams of light several miles using Morse code to alert the next station of upcoming newsworthy events. In the case of Arizona, the heliograph … Continue reading
The Saguaro dwelling Gila Woodpecker is one of Arizona’s favorites, even though the Cactus Wren is officially the State Bird. The Gila Woodpecker is most often confused with the Northern Flicker, or its close relative, the Gilded Flicker. The Ladderback Woodpecker is another contender, but more easily put aside. We … Continue reading
Arizona Game & Fish Department estimates that about 200,000 coyotes live in Arizona. They are equally at home in the wild, in our cities and in the suburbs; anywhere they can snatch a meal.
Continue readingOMG! Sanctuary Cove. I do not know why I had never heard of this place. What a magnificent place for hiking, reflecting, all things spiritual, including weddings, or just resting at a cottage on the grounds. Nestled at the North end of Safford Peak, a.k.a. Sombrero Peak, the now 80 … Continue reading
