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5 almost-secret Arizona historical landmarks and why you should see them

5 almost-secret Arizona historical landmarks and why you should see them

by Kate Cox | Oct 9, 2019 | Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Hiking, Mineralogy, News

Roger Naylor | Special for The Republic Ancient stories are spread all across the Arizona landscape. The chapters date back hundreds, even thousands, of years. It makes time travel a relatively easy proposition for history lovers. Peek into the past, and discover some...
Cochise County: A beautiful little corner of Arizona

Cochise County: A beautiful little corner of Arizona

by Kate Cox | May 24, 2019 | Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Hiking, Mineralogy, News

Steve and Diane Owens | Friday, May 24, 2019 It’s a beautiful morning in the San Pedro Valley as I sit on my patio and gaze out among the desert landscape. Patches of sunlight brighten the shaded areas of the cacti. I feel house bound, my three visits to the VA...
Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge

Sierra Vista, AZ: Where History, Education And Nature Converge

by Kate Cox | May 20, 2019 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Hiking, Mineralogy, News

A tech-ready workforce and leading-edge education are shaping Sierra Vista, AZ. May 20, 2019 By the BF Staff From the March/April 2019 Issue Located along the foothills of southeast Arizona’s Huachuca Mountains, an impressive blend of history, education and nature...
Guide to a great Cochise County experience

Guide to a great Cochise County experience

by Kate Cox | Nov 28, 2018 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Ghost Towns, Golfing, Hiking, Mineralogy, News, Western Heritage, Wine Tasting

LIFESTYLE | 24 Nov, 2018 | ALYSSA TUFTS Surrounded by acres of land as far as the eye can see with no buildings in sight, it’s a welcome change to the bustling heavily-populated environment. In Willcox, Arizona, you may pass only a few cars on the road and buildings...
Cochise County a Coveted Site for Moviemaking

Cochise County a Coveted Site for Moviemaking

by Kate Cox | Apr 22, 2016 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Ghost Towns, Golfing, Hiking, Mineralogy, News, Western Heritage, Wine Tasting

Cochise County a coveted site for moviemaking By Steve Stockmar | Apr 22, 2016 Updated Apr 22, 2016 SIERRA VISTA — Nicolas Cage scanned its horizon with binoculars and a gun in his glove compartment. Paul Newman lost a queen-high straight to a flush here. And John...
San Pedro River is a surprising stream of history, recreation

San Pedro River is a surprising stream of history, recreation

by Kate Cox | Nov 5, 2015 | Bird Watching, Camping & RV’ing, Dark Skies, Hiking, Mineralogy, News

Hiking, birding, petroglyphs and ghost towns attract visitors to southern Arizona. Roger Naylor | Special for The Republic The river is one of the few in the world that flow north. It’s prime wildlife habitat, with some 350 species of birds and 80 species of...
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