by Kate Cox | Jun 15, 2021 | Bird Watching, News
The elegant trogon, befitting its name, is clever. One can perch in a tree 10 feet overhead and draw little attention, though it’s come dressed for it, with a striking yellow beak, blush red breast topped with a white collar and metallic green back tapering, like...
by Kate Cox | May 12, 2021 | Bird Watching, News
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – Governor Doug Ducey on Wednesday, May 12, signed legislation to designate Sierra Vista as the official Hummingbird Capital of Arizona. ”Arizona attracts millions of visitors from around the world each year,” said Ducey. “They come...
by Kate Cox | May 3, 2021 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Ghost Towns, Golfing, Hiking, Mineralogy, News, Western Heritage, Wine Tasting
Known for some of the most striking views in the country, the Grand Canyon State is proving it’s more than meets the eye, demonstrating success in a variety of key sectors. May 3, 2021 By Dominique Cantelme From the March/April 2021 Issue Even pre-pandemic, Arizona...
by Kate Cox | Apr 28, 2021 | Ghost Towns, News
Jamie Verwys, Special to Tucson Local Media Apr 28, 2021 Updated Apr 28, 2021 The town of Bisbee was once one of the state’s most bustling mining towns. In fact, by the early 1900s Bisbee was the biggest city between St. Louis and San Francisco, boasting a population...
by Kate Cox | Apr 7, 2021 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Ghost Towns, Golfing, Hiking, Mineralogy, News, Western Heritage, Wine Tasting
When you’re looking for Arizona’s best spring weekend getaway, aim for Cochise County. Never crowded, this far-flung corner of southeastern Arizona contains a spicy blend of scenic beauty, outdoor adventure, intriguing history and artistic expression. Not long ago...
by Kate Cox | Mar 17, 2021 | Ghost Towns, News, Photos
26 PHOTOS 6:00 a.m. MST Mar. 17, 2021 (Photo Credits are below photos.) The restored 1910 jail in Gleeson, Arizona, is open on the first Saturday of each month. ROGER NAYLOR/SPECIAL FOR THE REPUBLIC Joe Bono, who purchased the ghost town of Gleeson, Arizona, in...
