Life on the Rocks – Riparian Area
The frogs were sunning themselves in the riparian exhibit at the Desert Museum last week.
Continue readingThe frogs were sunning themselves in the riparian exhibit at the Desert Museum last week.
Continue readingThis is Rowdy The RoadRunner. Photo taken last week. He looks startled. No way. Just mugging for my camera. All the animals at the Desert Museum do that, don’t ya know.
Continue readingTwo & three-day getaway mini-vacations for Tucson locals around Southern Arizona. Tucsonans know that 7 months out of the year we live in paradise. We seldom have a desire to leave town between October and April. So these recommended getaways & staycations are geared toward the hot summer months, May through September.
Southern Arizona mini-vacations are only a bit complicated because you folks in Sierra Vista may want to spend a few days in Tucson to see a play or concert or enjoy our terrific museums. By contrast, you Tucsonans may want a weekend in and near Sierra Vista to hike Ramsey Canyon or explore the San Pedro River Valley.
Continue readingLearn about Diana Madaras and her passion for art. For More information, please watch the video here then visit the Madaras Gallery Website.
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Continue readingDespite the fact that yesterday, June 15, 2012, the official daytime temperature at Downtown Tucson was 104 degrees, last night was downright chilling. Allow me to explain. I had signed up for a ghost tour of Downtown. Mounted on Zippy, my trusty red scooter, I met our ghost host, Jean Pierre, at the appointed time […]
Continue readingThe Dish is just a tiny back area in the Rumrunner, a wine, spirits, & deli place just off Speedway & Country Club on 1st Street. It may have 10 small tables tucked into various nooks and crannies.
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Continue readingSouthern Arizona has three lakes that are good for kayaking: Patagonia Lake State Park, Pena Blanca, Parker Canyon Lake. My friend, Mj Jensen, has kayaked them all and recommends all three. The following is her report from a lake near Prescott. My husband and I LOVE camping and kayaking around our beautiful State of Arizona. […]
Continue readingThese white cows are affectionately known as “The Girls” in Arivaca, Arizona. Headed down the main street they appear to be headed for La Gitana Cantina, bragged on as being the oldest continually run saloon in the state, circa 1880. This scene is typical of the view you may see … Continue reading