The word “desert” tends to conjure different images for desert dwellers than it does for our friends from moister climes (points for me for using “moister climes” in a sentence!). You moisture lovers often think of the desert as nothing but sand, and refuse to believe there’s anything redeeming about Tucson’s nature. Though some deserts are admittedly nothing but sand, the vast majority aren’t. Tucson is actually pretty green most of the year, including winter. It gets even greener in the spring and during monsoon season (my second-favorite time of year here). On top of the green, we get all …
What’s in that hole? – Episode 15
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 15 of What’s in that Hole?, a fun series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we traveled to San Francisco’s Presidio for our holes. This time, we’re on the road again but much closer to home – I found today’s holes on my recent stop at the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, which is between Tucson and Phoenix.
Things to do in Arizona: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
On a recent drive between Phoenix and Tucson, I made a snap decision to visit the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. The ruins are off the main route between the two cities, but aren’t too far out of the way. Still, in my dozens of trips back and forth between Tucson and Phoenix, this was the first time I took the time to check out the ruins.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 13
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 13 of What’s in that Hole?, a fun series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we returned to Tucson and looked at a cactus hole. This time, we stay in Tucson but look at a few holes on a much smaller scale.
Things to do in Arizona: Titan Missile Museum
Last fall, I ventured down to the Titan Missile Museum with a friend who was visiting from out of town. Actually, we had gone down to Nogales, Mexico and then back up Tubac, so technically we were heading back up to Tucson when we stopped there. Semantics aside, here’s my summary of the visit.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 12
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 12 of What’s in that Hole?, a fun series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we found something really exciting: an eel! That episode, as well as the two before it, focused on holes away from home. Today, we return home to Tucson’s Sonoran Desert for our hole.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 7
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 7 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we had a visit from some cute furry friends – thumb-sized bats. If you’re upset that it’s been so long since the last post, I don’t blame you.
Things to do in Arizona: Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch
To the uninitiated, the 100-mile stretch of I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix seems barren. Locals, however, know about the array of attractions to be found along (or close to) this route, including Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Picacho Peak State Park, and the subject of this post, the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 6
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 6 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we found a well-camouflaged and ravenous insect. What will we find this time? Keep reading if you want to find out.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 5
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 5 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. Last time we had our first man-made hole in a special edition episode. Today we get back to our roots and look inside a hole made by a common Sonoran Desert critter.
What’s in that hole? – Episode 3
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 3 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we were hoping for a cuddly critter but didn’t find one. We did find lots of babies though! But maybe this is our lucky day and we’ll find a cuddly friend! You’ll only know if you keep reading…
What’s in that hole? – Episode 2
Hello everybody and welcome to Episode 2 of What’s in that Hole?, a new series I’m writing for my blog. In the last episode, we found a creature that sends shivers up many people’s spines. Will today’s episode reveal a more cuddly friend? Read on to find out.
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