When it comes to exploring the magnificent flora of the Sonoran Desert, one of the “coolest” places to be this summer is the Desert Botanical Garden. New exhibits, nighttime tours and live music are just a few of the highlights you won’t want to miss!
New Succulent Galleries Open to the Public – The Garden debuted [...]
Winter in the Sonoran Desert brings its own set of natural wonders. Sunny, warm days and clear, crisp nights mean animals are more active and visible. Occasional winter rains bring new sprouts to creosote bushes and other plant life. And, late in the season, desert wildflowers such as lupines and owl-clover begin to show their [...]
This month’s topic is a fun one – let’s dig right in!
My kids are really into fossils. Are there any fossil digs or attractions that would let them look for fossils?
What a great question! Although I couldn’t find any local fossil digs that were open to the public, there are some area adventure companies and [...]
If you’ve just arrived in the Sonoran Desert, you came at a very exciting time! Summer here brings with it a host of fascinating sights, sounds and smells that delight long-time residents and intrigue newcomers. Here are just a few of nature’s wonders that are yours to enjoy this season:
Monsoon Madness: Keep your eyes to [...]
This month’s question comes to us from a land far, far away. Well, not that far away. Alright, it’s from one of my coworkers down the hall. But, it launches us into uncharted territory here at the Sonoran Explorin’ desk – the land of superstition.
One of our fine CVB staffers, who shall remain nameless, would [...]
Say the word “hummer” to most people these days and the first thing that springs to mind is a tricked-out, über-trendy SUV. On the trails of the Sonoran Desert, however, “hummer” refers to one of the most amazing families of birds you’ll find anywhere. How amazing, you ask? Just check out these hummingbird facts:
The hummingbird [...]
I was sitting on my patio the other night, enjoying a colorful sunset and some warm spring temperatures, when I heard a yelp of distress from across the courtyard. Since my neighbor isn’t usually given to yelping, I hurried over and found her standing on a chair, looking warily at the far corner of her [...]
Let’s shake things up. This month I have a question for you: Have you ever “heard” the Sonoran Desert? Or maybe “smelled” or “tasted” it? If you’re like the rest of us, you probably rely most on your sense of sight when you’re hiking – enjoying the scenic vistas, watching for desert animals and admiring the colorful cactus [...]
Step back in time with me, if you will. Back to high school and into the one class that struck the most fear into your heart. Algebra or calculus, perhaps? Maybe it was English composition (dangling participles and comma splices, anyone?). In my case it was science class with all its associated trappings – the [...]
Have you ever experienced camera envy? You know the feeling – you’re on vacation, happily recording your memories on a simple point-and-shoot when suddenly “Mr. My-Camera-is-Bigger-than-Yours” steps up beside you and starts pulling out all sorts of fancy lenses, tripods and the like. Well, not to worry! Whether you have a disposable camera, a fixed-lens [...]
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