Useful Trivia

Ms. Karen at Forever Home Donkey Rescue & SanctuaryDo you know the difference between a donkey, a mule, a jackass...

Yes, tarantulas are spiders. In the southwest desert, they are quite large for spiders, up to 3-4 inches and hairy....

Beginning this fall, 2015, Tohono Chul will be a part of Act One’s Culture Pass program, providing low- and middle-income...

Mt. Lemmon as viewed from our pool in the desert. Did you ever wonder how Mr. Lemmon got its name?...

People often want to know how Tucson got its name. The Tohono O’odham (Desert People) had a village and irrigated...

Our Cooper's Hawk has no problem walking around our main patio in search of a tender lizard or other small...

When the weather warms you will appreciate the Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park. Avian Boat Tours of Patagonia...

Arizona State Parks has good information on exploring Arizona with their OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) program. If you are interested...

Many birders come to Southern Arizona just for the prospect of seeing the Elegant Trogan, a bird whose colorful appearance...

This plant is beautiful after a monsoon rain. The Texas Ranger, Texas Sage or Barometer plant, scientific name, Leucophyllum, is...