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Mexican road trip: Heading to the Arizona border

This is the first, in a series of articles on our November road trip through Mexico from Agua Prieta, Sonora to Chetumal, Quintana Roo. We have...
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Ballooning getaway in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona is a wonderful place to escape the chill of the northern climes. Among the many interesting and fun activities in the area is hot...
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Hiking in Phoenix Mountain Park

  • phoenix mountain parks
  • November 11, 2011
When we arrive at the 32nd street Phoenix Mountain Park trailhead, there is a cool autumn breeze blowing and the western sky is shot with...
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R.I.P. (Rest in peace) Package

  • fall break
  • October 17, 2011
During October the media promotes Halloween over all the airways-cartoons, movies, commercials, and radio. Not to mention that many of the schools...
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Central Arizona bald eagles officially delisted

  • Arizona Bald Eagles
  • September 22, 2011
Bald eagles nesting in the Sonoran desert area of central Arizona are now officially removed from the list of endangered and threatened species.The...
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Palm Desert getaway: An outdoor respite for the habitually busy

Calling all Bay Area residents who seek refuge from frenetic lives. Golf, hiking, swimming, tennis, reading, shopping and a plethora of healthy or...
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Life of the Sonoran Desert: The desert ironwood

May is a great time to make the acquaintance of the desert ironwood, because it blooms for a short time during this month. The blooms last for...
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Poetry makes dry places bloom

ALBANY POETRY EXAMINERPoetry makes dry places bloomAnton Chekov once said, ‘Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of...
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Passion Project at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: Outdoor passions

At Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, passion for life is what makes every moment memorable. The resort seeks to create extraordinary experiences for...
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Proliferation of desert annual wildflowers difficult to predict

The wonderful thing about the desert is that something is nearly always in bloom. But the years when wildflowers carpet the desert in spectacular...
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