Articles related to "Southern Arizona"

Early birds at 7 o'clock in the morning and sleepy heads as late as 3 o'clock in the afternoon get their breakfast cravings satisfied at Bisbee Breakfast Club.

You can now live out your very own Old West adventures by taking a trip to the beautiful and historic Tucson, Bisbee, and Tombstone, Arizona.

High Desert Market and Cafe' is in the heart of Old Bisbee's main street called, Tombstone Canyon. Locals make it their daily stop, work days and weekends.

Tucson, Arizona is a winter escape for snowbirds. They leave ice storms and blizzards behind, but the Old Pueblo provides plenty of Christmas fun for young and old.

Tucson Botanical Gardens, in southern Arizona, is a fun place to visit and learn about the native, desert plants and gardens of south west America.

In the 1950s Masked Bobwhite Quail were feared extinct due to habitat loss. Now Northern Bobwhites, once very common, dwindle for the same reason.

White Christmas? Bah, humbug! Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events.

Dot's Diner is a genuine step back in time. It is still a fair priced, great quality, 1950's diner serving eggs and bacon, or burgers and shakes and more.

John Ringo and Billy Claibourne go on an extended drinking spree with Buckskin Frank Leslie. It looks like the end of the trail for Ringo.

John Ringo and Billy Claibourne go on an extended drinking spree with Buckskin Frank Leslie. It looks like the end of the trail for Ringo.

Absolut Vodka produced a Spanish ad which many anti-illegal immigration activists saw as encouraging the repatriation of the southwest US back to Mexico.

Cochise led his people against the dual Mexican and American encroachment into his territory, becoming an American Folk Hero.

Tombstone is an unforgettable adventure in the southern Arizona desert. It clings to its historic path and delights visitors both young and old.

Tucson is unique not just because it's the native area where Saguaro cacti grow (pronounced sa-war-oh), but because it is a fun and affordable travel destination.

Visit Flagstaff Arboretum and Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens to discover the contrast between native desert plants of the high and low desert of Arizona.

Plan an outdoors getaway to Arizona and see the natural beauty of this southwestern US state; from the red rocks of Sedona to the Big Room at Kartchner.

Sedona, Arizona is a tourist destination with many outdoor activities; hot air ballooning is a unique way to see the red rock country when on vacation in Sedona.

Guest artist Diane Loving gives her four-step plan to go from being an "armchair art critic" to a knowledgeable art connoisseur.

Arizona is a diverse state, rich in desert plant life, at a multitude of elevations and supporting an important ecological wilderness that many miss at first glance.

John Duncklee, a prolific writer of novels, nonfiction books, articles, and poetry, won the 2008 Spur Award from Western Writers of America for Best Western Poem.

While many people think viruses like the measles are a thing of the past, measles is most unfortunately very much here. America's measles alarm is sounding loudly!

The new 5th edition of the massive Lonely Planet Guide to the USA is published March 2008, with 1192 pages, 25 authors, and comprehensive coverage of the United States.

Do you know those out-of-the-way places that you may only visit once, but you'll never forget? Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is one of those places.

Banta only tried goalball while waiting for track season. Now, the Paralympic silver medalist powers the US team competing next month in Beijing.

A number of major public gardens around the West make it easy for budding flower photographers to get great pictures.

Spring camping in the Tucson, Arizona area brings together golfers, hikers, bird watchers, nature photographers, spring wildflower followers, and even snow skiers!

Franklin Pierce became President at a time of apparent calm. Thanks to the Compromise of 1850, the United States seemed to have weathered a possible crisis.

Highly similar to the earth lodge, the pithouse (pit house) is among the oldest permanent structures in North America.

Writing a novel requires an idea, the right words, and something extra. Mystery writer J.M.Hayes shares the secrets of his approach to writing, from idea to execution.

Southeast Arizona is famous for birdwatching. Several species of birds found in Mexico have ranges that cross over into southern Arizona, allowing for many specialties.

The warm soil and cool nights of the fall season are an ideal combination for planting many types of perennials, trees, and bulbs for garden display the following spring.

Snowbird Alert: The federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) welcomes visitors to enjoy the sunshine, warmth, and beauty of the desert for as long as seven months.

These destinations feature dark skies at night, professional equipment and, often, knowledgeable guides or amateur astronomers to explain what's in the telescopes.

El Charro Cafe has drawn locals and tourists in for over 85 years with its Sonoran Mexican flair for award-winning dishes, and treating staff and customers like family.