William C. Greene was born in Wisconsin in 1852 (or maybe 53). Greene spent his most productive years in Sonora, Mexico. However, we can reasonably conclude that, between 1890 and 1910, he was one of the richest and most influential men in Cochise County, Arizona Territory. Most folks referred to … Continue reading
Ever since Jim and I have been travelling to and from Tombstone I have been curious about the Millville Ruins, stone structures outside of Tombstone about 8 miles. They sit on the side of a hill facing the San Pedro River to the west as it meanders northward. My opportunity to … Continue reading
Bird Walks are hosted by the Friends of the San Pedro River every Sunday at the Environmental Operations Park in Sierra Vista. It is an interesting, educational walk. As we lose the natural habitat provided by the San Pedro River due to ground water pumping, this type of Water Park … Continue reading
I love the San Pedro River and its environment. This is a long but wonderful video describing the plants that currently inhabit this unique place in Arizona. If you are interested in plants or the natural environment, you will enjoy this video. Thanks to Mike Foster, San Pedro River Videos, … Continue reading
Most people agree that allowing for additional groundwater pumping for new developments around Sierra Vista, this means the end of the San Pedro River, one of the last perennial rivers in Southern Arizona. The BLM is also considering allowing additional grazing and hunting in this environmentally sensitive area. The Friends … Continue reading
This video is an excellent portrayal of the elusive Coati and their habitat. Great footage with an environment pitch at the end.
Continue readingA visit to Carr Canyon might offer a glimpse of the Falls at the Carr Canyon Escarpment, a beautiful site when it rains. Mike Foster took this video of the Mushroom Lady in Carr Canyon which is teeming with a variety of mushrooms these days, given all the rain in … Continue reading
M. Robert Peel Born: Wednesday, May 31, 1854 Died: Saturday, March 25, 1882 (Charleston, Arizona) – gunshot through the heart Interred: Boothill Graveyard, Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona Occupation: Mineral Surveyor, Mining Engineer Charleston, A.T. (Arizona Territory) was an important Old West town because it was home to the mill workers … Continue reading
Don’t miss the fall Colors in the Huachuca Mountains. Mike Foster says that this weekend October 7-8 is going to be the best weekend up at Carr Peak. Be sure and stop by the Carr House for information. A high clearance vehicle is highly recommended. Mike Foster, San Pedro River … Continue reading
On April 1, I drove out to the San Pedro River for a Members Only hike provided by the docents of the Friends of the San Pedro River. For those of you who do not know, the San Pedro River is one of the last perennial rivers in Arizona and the Friends … Continue reading
