Category Archives: Mike Foster
An Interview with an Elder of the Tohono O’Odham Nation
Mike Foster presents an interview with Joe Juaquin, an Elder from the Tohono O’Odham Nation. Few of us get a look into the lives and culture of Indian Nations. Thanks for Mike Foster for putting this together. You can view his other videos here on Southern Arizona Guide and on … Continue reading
The Apache Pine of the Sierra Madres
I have been to the Huachuca Mountains many times, seen the Pines but was not aware that they are different from all other pine trees. The Pinyon has a wonderful smell after a rain. I know that one. in this video, Mike Foster describes several species of pine trees, both … Continue reading
History of Adobe Brick
Mike Foster explores the history of Adobe Brick in this video. Mike Foster seeks to preserve the culture of the Sonoran Desert both in the United States of America and Mexico. You can find other videos by Mike Foster here on Southern Arizona Guide and on San Pedro River Videos … Continue reading
The Plastic Nature of Aspens and Other Plants
In this video, Mike Foster digs deeply into the nature of the survival of a single species of aspens, then mentions other plant species that have learned to adapt in wildly different environments. Watch. https://vimeo.com/478687924 Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is a videographer who catalogs the environment and culture … Continue reading
Devils Claw and other Plants
Watch this video from Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos. It describes the nature and uses of the plant commonly known as Devil’s Claw, and other plants growing in the same ecosystem. According to Wikipedia, Devil’s Claw originated in Southern Africa. Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, is an ardent … Continue reading
Catrinas and the Day of the Dead
The Catrina became part of Day of the Dead around the time of the Mexican Revolution. Today you always see her in the celebrations. Day of the Dead evolved from ancient Aztec celebrations and was modified when the Catholics missionaries arrived in the New World. The Catrina is a recent … Continue reading
Dia de los Muertos Explained
All of us in the area we call Southern Arizona celebrate, or are at least passingly familiar with the Mexican Holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. Ever wonder about this special event that has become ubiquitous in Mexico and Southern Arizona. There are … Continue reading
Pointleaf Manzanita of the Sky Islands
The Pointleaf Manzanita is very distinctive due to its red bark. Translated it means “Little Apple”. What the video and you will see why. Manzanita can be found near Windy Point on Mt.Lemmon and in the chaparral of the Huachucas. In this video produced by Mike Foster, Vincent Pinto, biologist, … Continue reading
Fall Colors in the Huachucas
Here is a video from Mike Foster’s collection showing off the fall colors of the Huachucas. Trails are open. If you decide to travel to the top of Carr Canyon, a high clearance vehicle is highly recommended. Ramsey Canyon, Brown Canyon, and Gardner Canyon are other choices offering different experiences. … Continue reading