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nce folks get a taste of Southern ABOVE: Earth Arizona, they wonder why fate Harmony Festival at didn’t plant them right here, like Avalon Gardens. PHOTO BY NORMA THOMAS the mesquites, to begin with – to bask in our warm and sunshiny climes amidst RIGHT: Tucson our beautiful mountains and intriguing barrio. historic places and towns. PHOTO BY JEFF LIERMAN What treats await you in this new edition of Discover Southern Arizona Magazine, from the abundant recreational opportunities to the fascinating history that fuels the region’s tough reputation as an important part of the original Wild West. This high-desert land has been inhabited by humans for millennia, going back to the Hohokam in pre-Columbian times. Indigenous groups of Native Americans still reside here in their ancient homeland. Our culture here is a wonderful blend of Native American and Mexican cultures, art and cuisine, unique to our corner of the world. According to archaeologists, the Santa Cruz Valley is one of the longest inhabited places in North America. Evidence of prehistoric cultures and their achievements in agriculture, canal building, pottery and villages abound. Their influence — as well as that of the Spaniards, Basques, Mexicans and Anglos — is found in the early Spanish colonial missions, mines, sprawling ranches, ghost towns, frontier outposts and artist colonies. The Santa Cruz Valley, which includes the communities of Nogales, Rio Rico, Carmen, Tumacacori, Tubac, Amado,
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Green Valley and Sahuarita, takes its name from the Santa Cruz River, which runs north — not south like most rivers — and underground most of the year. The valley supports a great diversity of mammal species, including black bear, bobcat, coyote and mountain lion. White-tailed deer, mule deer and javelina are common, and pronghorn antelope were reintroduced to the valley in the 1950s. The river basin is also habitat for the Mexican gray wolf that had been killed off in the area and has made a comeback after recent introduction efforts. Birding enthusiasts flock to this area to get a peek at the abundance of avian species that inhabit the valley and waterfowl that migrate through in the spring and fall. Madera Canyon and the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve are world-renowned birding spots. Golfing enthusiasts will find www.discoversouthernaz.com
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a plethora of green courses like emerABOVE: Bear Canyon ald oases encrusted into our beautiful Seven Falls in Tucson. PHOTO BY BURLEY PACKWOOD desert landscape. A visit to Santa Cruz County is not RIGHT: Tumacacori complete without a wine-tasting tour Mission ruins. to some or all of the many vineyards PHOTO BY LUCINDA WALTER that have developed in and around the Sonoita-Elgin area since 1979. Head west and experience la frontera, or border, in Nogales, where Mexico and United States culture is curiously intertwined. Discover the duty-free shops near the international line downtown where you can purchase tequila or other favorite spirits, perfumes, electronics and cigarettes tax-free in exchange for walking the items about a block across the border back into the United States. The village of Tubac, meanwhile, is “where art and history meet,” offering one of the largest outdoor annual art festivals in the United States with more than 300 annual exhibitors. The oldest European settlement in Arizona, it has undergone several transitions from a military fort for Spanish soldiers, to a frontier colony besieged by Apaches, to a modern-day artists’ colony and shopping mecca featuring a south-of-the-border rustic ambiance and charm. Both the stately Mission San Xavier del Bac, the “White Dove of the Desert,” and the mission at Tumacacori Na-
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tional Historical Park have Spanish roots, built as part of an extensive chain of missions under the direction of Jesuit and Franciscan priests and Native Americans in the early 1700s. This 22nd anniversary edition of Discover Southern Arizona magazine takes you through some of these distinctive attractions and communities through a wonderful mix of stories and colorful photography. Happy reading! — Manuel C. Coppola www.discoversouthernaz.com
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BIRDING DISCOVER 2014-15
Viewing valley’s feathered friends
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ith Southern Arizona rated the ABOVE: Mexican Jay in third-best birding destination Madera Canyon. PHOTO BY BURLEY PACKWOOD in the United States, it’s no wonder serious birders travel here as RIGHT: Baby elf owl in they compile their life lists. Green Valley. Resident and visiting winged wonPHOTO BY LAURIE ders in this locale include 15 species of CIRRINCIONE hummingbirds, the Elegant Trogon, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, Blackcapped Gnatcatcher, Flame-colored Tanager and 36 species of wood warblers. More than 256 species of birds have been documented in the region. With its mountain ranges, forests, riparian areas and wetlands, plus a few lakes, the Santa Cruz Valley and environs is the heart of Southern Arizona’s migratory bird flyway.
The best months for birding here are March through September, so bring your binoculars and a birding guide book along to these hot spots:
ON 17 ACRES of lush riparian habitat, set against the beautiful backdrop of the Santa Rita Mountains, you’ll find the Amado Territory Ranch. The ranch — also home to an inn, artists’ studios and more — is a year-round birding destination. You may spot such species as the Vermillion Flycatcher, Broad-Billed Rufous Hummingbird, Lesser Nighthawk, Coopers Hawk, Northern Cardinal and Red-Naped Sapsucker. Enjoy the great outdoors as you explore the garden areas alive with blos-
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soming flowers, chirping birds, butterflies and an occasional squirrel. 520-398-8684 amadoterritoryinn.com FALL THROUGH SPRING are peak times to spot dozens of varieties of winged beauties along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. The Southern Arizona portion of this 1,210-mile trail runs north from Nogales through Rio Rico, Tumacacori to Tubac, on to Green Valley and up through Tucson. Birders report sightings ranging from hawks, doves and sparrows in the winter to flycatchers, warblers and tanagers in the spring. 520-841-6944 anzatrail.org
TOP: Vermillion Flycatcher in Green Valley. PHOTO BY LUCY STICE
ABOVE: Hummingbird in Green Valley. PHOTO BY BARB BUSHEE
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BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL Wildlife Refuge, covering 118,000 acres, is home to more than 325 bird species, including the Masked Bobwhite Quail, gray hawk, Kearneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bluestar and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. Many birds are drawn to the riparian areas at the Arivaca Cienega, which includes a 1.25-mile loop over a boardwalk and path just east of Arivaca. Another favorite spot is Arivaca Creek, which meanders one mile along the seasonal stream beneath towering cottonwoods two miles west of Arivaca. Arivaca Cienega guided Bird Walks are every Saturday at 8 a.m., November through April, for free. In addition, guided hikes in Brown Canyon are
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held the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, November through April; call for reservations. Also, the Buenos Aires Christmas Bird Count, part of a nationwide census of wintering birds, is scheduled for Jan. 4, 2015. 520-823-4251 ext. 116 or 520-405-5665, www.friendsofbanwr.org/ or fws.gov//refuge/buenos_aires/ A MUST FOR avid birders is a visit to Madera Canyon in the Santa Rita Mountains. It is among the most famous birding hot-spots in the country, drawing visitors from around the world. Just east of Green Valley, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sky islandâ&#x20AC;? of Madera
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Canyon rises from the desert floor and is home to more than 250 species of birds, including 15 hummingbird species and such avian specialties as the Elegant Trogon, Elf Owl, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher, and Painted Redstart. Birders can stay in the thick of things at a Forest Service campground or cabin, or at one of three private inns/bed and breakfasts right in the canyon. www.friendsofmaderacanyon.org.
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ABOVE RIGHT: Roadrunner outside CPAC in Green Valley. PHOTO BY LAURIE CIRRINCIONE
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GREAT BLUE HERONS, a mix of ABOVE, TOP & water fowl and more can be spotted at MIDDLE RIGHT: Area Patagonia Lake State Park. This 265hummingbirds. acre lake is between the city of Nogales PHOTOS BY JEFF LIERMAN and the town of Patagonia. The adjacent Sonoita Creek State Natural Area draws BOTTOM RIGHT: more than 275 resident and migratory Female broad-billed bird species. Bird walks, free with park hummingbird. admission, are held Fridays at 9 a.m. PHOTO BY BARB BUSHEE from late October through mid-April and meet at the birding kiosk at the east end of the campground. Pontoon boat tours also are offered Saturdays and Sundays from November through mid-April. 520-287-6965 or 520-287-2791 azstateparks.com PATAGONIA-SONOITA Creek Preserve is a haven for birders, with trails running along perennial streams. This Nature Conservancy Preserve, at an elevation of 4,000 feet just outside the town of Patagonia, is best known for the 300 bird species observed there. Visitors walking along Sonoita Creek may see the Canyon Towhee, Inca dove, Vermilion Flycatcher, black vul-
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outhern Arizona’s mild winter weather, distinctive flora and fauna, and outstanding desert and mountain terrain lure hikers onto myriad scenic trails.
From short nature paths to challenging ascents and everything in between, here are some of the region’s best trails.
A HIKER’S PARADISE can be found in the Coronado National Forest’s Nogales Ranger District, which includes the landmark Santa Rita Mountains east of Sahuarita, Green Valley and Amado. Also to the west — northwest of Nogales — are the Tumacacori, Pajarito and Atascosa mountain ranges. At the popular Madera Canyon Recreation Area, a pleasant, short loop can be found along the Bog Springs and Kent Springs trails. More experienced hikers can explore the Old Baldy and Super trails, which lead up to Mount Wrightson, the tallest peak in the Santa Ritas at 9,453 feet in elevation. Other trails in the area include Florida Canyon, Greaterville and Sawmill Canyon, Crest and Armour Spring, and the Dutch John.
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TOP: Hiking in Madera Canyon. PHOTO BY SANDRA HAEGELE
ABOVE: Hikers read one of the signs on a trail in Madera Canyon. PHOTO BY SANDRA HAEGELE
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To the south, closer to Mount Hopkins, THIS PAGE: Water experienced hikers are drawn in cooler running in Madera weather to the Quantrell Mine, Agua Canyon. Caliente and the steep Vault Mine trails. PHOTO BY JEFF LIERMAN Heading north into the Santa Ritas from the Patagonia area, hikers can head OPPOSITE PAGE, RIGHT: out on the Walker Basin, Temporal Gulch Hiking in Madera and Josephine Canyon trails. North of Canyon. Sonoita, still in the Santa Ritas, are the PHOTO BY BURLEY PACKWOOD Cave Canyon and Gardner trails, and Chinaman Trail in the Kentucky Camp OPPOSITE PAGE, FAR area. RIGHT: Madera creek. In the forest lands north of Nogales PHOTO BY JEFF LIERMAN are the Atascosa, Sycamore Canyon and Border trails. Check with the Coronado National Forest for conditions here. Use caution as well, as this area also is frequented by immigrants crossing into the U.S. from Mexico. Visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/ coronado/forest/recreation/trails/trails. shtml for details on any of the trails listed above. HIKERS OFTEN CHOOSE to trek along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, which traces the route the Basque explorer took in 1775-76 while leading some 240 immigrants west to Alta California. Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians can use: â&#x20AC;˘ A 5.2-mile section in the Canoa Ranch area, just south of Green Valley, that begins east of Interstate 19 on Elephant Head Road near the Santa Cruz River. The trail here is a 2732 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ 85712
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AT THE BUENOS AIRES A Mount Wrightston Picnic Area National Wildlife Refuge, the Arivaca Cienega Trail offers a 1-1/4 mile loop over a boardwalk and path just east of Arivaca. Join a free, guided bird walk on Saturdays, November through April, at 8 a.m. Also, the Arivaca Creek Trail meanders one mile along a seasonal stream west of Arivaca. Branching off is the five-mile Mustang Trail loop, a rugged trail that climbs El Cerro, a small mountain with steep sections at the top. The refugeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brown Canyon features guided hikes, called Brown Canyon Nature Walks, on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from November through April. For cost and to register, phone 520-823-4251. This five-mile leisurely hike follows a sycamore-lined stream in the lower reaches of the Baboquivari Mountains. Climbing 700 feet in elevation, the trail reaches a natural bridge in the upper canyon.
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AT LAS CIENEGAS National Conservation Area, which includes the historic Empire Ranch north of Sonoita, visitors can hike, view wildlife, bird watch, camp, picnic, mountain bike, ride horseback, hunt, photograph and take scenic drives. It is home to about 60 mammals, 230 birds, 43 reptiles and amphibians and three native fish. Among them are the endangered Gila topminnow, lesser long-nosed bat, southwest-
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ern willow flycatcher, the Chiricahua leopard frog and the Gila chub. Large game animals include mule and white-tailed deer, pronghorn antelope, javelina and mountain lion. 520-258-7200 www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/ncarea/ lascienegas.html
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HIKING GROUPS Hiking with others is always wise. Groups to check out include: • Green Valley Recreation’s Hiking Club, which offers safe, enjoyable, weekly hikes for GVR members. www.gvrhc.org or gvhcmail@yahoo.com • Every other Saturday, an experienced hiking guide takes the Sahuarita Parks & Recreation Department’s Hiking
Club to local trails. It’s open to the public, and you’ll learn proper hiking techniques as well as interesting facts about desert wildlife. Hikes depart from Anamax Park Recreation Center. For times and cost: 520-445-7850, 520-822-8896 www.ci.sahuarita.az.us Southern Arizona Hiking Club: sahcinfo.org.
ABOVE: Tumacacori Mountains along the Anza Trail. PHOTO BY MATT NOLAN TOP RIGHT: Elephant Head as seen from Madera Canyon. PHOTO BY SANDRA HAEGELE BELOW RIGHT: Deer in the Santa Rita Mountains. PHOTO BY JEFF LIERMAN
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BIKING DISCOVER 2014-15
Recreation, racing on two wheels
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ABOVE: Bicyclist on Pendleton Drive in Rio Rico. PHOTO BY ARTURO CUATEPOTZO
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ALSO, TO THE east in the Santa Rita Mountains, endurance riders can tackle the 17-mile jeep track/single-track Elephant Head Trail. It offers a fast, and sometimes technical, ride through the open desert and ends with a curvy, challenging descent. In addition, mountain bikers recommend the Kentucky Camp environs in the eastern Santa Ritas, the hunters’ access road off Chavez Siding Road north of Tubac, and for intermediate-level riders, the West Desert Trails area just west of Green Valley, where a free recreational use permit is now required and can be obtained online at http://wdtrails. com, where maps of the marked, 1,800-acre site are also available. Plus there are desert roads north of McGee Ranch Road in the Sierrita Mountains and Marley Ranch between Amado and Arivaca. Road bicyclists love Southern Arizona, too, including scenic routes on the frontage roads along Interstate 19 south of Green Valley. East Frontage Road is the preferred route between Continental and Canoa Ranch roads, accessible at Canoa Ranch Road and to the south at Agua Linda and Arivaca roads. Favorites routes also include the ContinentalMission-Helmet Peak-La Cañada Drive loop. www.discoversouthernaz.com
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www.scvbac.org/rides. To the north in Tucson, competitive road bikers turn out each fall for Perimeter Bicyclingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s El Tour de Tucson. This 104-mile bike race attracts more than 9,000 participants each November. The largest â&#x20AC;&#x153;perimeterâ&#x20AC;? cycling event in the country, El Tour has courses ranging from 40 to 104 miles, plus shorter Fun Rides. Phone 520-745-2033 or visit www.
perimeterbicycling.com In addition, road bicyclists can take part in the American Diabetes Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23rd annual Tour de Cure ride on March 1, 2015. Phone 520-795-3711 x 7112. Local pros and top amateurs also take part in one of the top group rides in the country, sponsored by Tucson-based Fairwheel Bikes. Fairwheel group rides start on the University of Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s west side at University Avenue and Euclid Avenue on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. For ride information, phone 520-884-9018.
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GOLFING DISCOVER 2014-15
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ABOVE RIGHT: The signature hole at Quail Creek Golf Club. PHOTO BY JEFF LIERMAN
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Santa Cruz Valley courses attract residents and visiting golfers to sites at a little higher elevation than Tucson. They include:
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18-hole, public course is a par 71. Club memberships also are available. 520-393-1966 canoaranchgolfcourse.com
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2) HAVEN GOLF COURSE 110 N. Abrego Drive, features an 18-hole, par-72 course, along with its 9-hole Tortuga course, a par 3. Haven is Green Valley’s original golf course and the busiest one in town, says General Manager Greg Chesney. It is open to the public and features a traditional style with tree-lined fairways, lakes and mountain views. 520-625-4281 www.havengolf.com
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3) QUAIL CREEK GOLF CLUB 1490 N. Quail Range Loop, offers 27 holes of championship golf, with a par 36 on all three nines. Winding through the high Sonoran Desert terrain with the Santa Rita Mountains providing a panoramic backdrop, Quail Creek’s semi-private championship course makes every round memorable for all levels of players, including beginners. 520-393-5802 www.robson.com
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5) TORRES BLANCAS GOLF CLUB 3223 S. Abrego Drive, offers an 18-hole championship course, designed by Lee Trevino, Ocampo and Fernandez, that meanders through charming neighborhoods and breath-taking scenery. The par-72 course comes with three lakes, numerous sand traps and generous, undulating greens. Four sets of tees offer a challenge to golfers of all abilities. This semi-private course offers joint memberships with Canoa Ranch Golf Course. 520-625-5200 www.torresblancasgolf.com 6) COUNTRY CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY 77 E. Paseo de Golf, is a parkland style course in one of the oldest sections of Green Valley. Although maintaining a private membership, the course does allow outside play. There are no forced carries over desert, instead golfers will be challenged by tree-lined fairways that demand being straight off the tee. Par is 72, with five sets of tees for golfers of all abilities and ages. 520-625-8806 www.countryclubofgreenvalley.org 7) DESERT HILLS GOLF CLUB 2500 S. Circulo de Las Lomas, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long, measuring 6,490 yards from the championship tees, but demands proper position off the tee. The course is private, but if golfers can find someone to play with, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well worth the time. The course is
always in superb condition and will challenge golfers of all abilities with its tight fairways, deep bunkers and undulating greens. 520-648-1668 www.deserthillsgolfclub.org
OPPISITE PAGE: Snow on the mountains behind Rio Rico Country Club. PHOTO BY JACK WILSON
8) TUBAC GOLF RESORT at 1 Avenue de Otero Road just north of the historic village of Tubac, was made famous by Kevin Costnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1996 movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tin Cup.â&#x20AC;? Designed with 18 holes by renowned golf course architect Robert â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redâ&#x20AC;? Lawrence in 1959, local golf course architect Ken Kavanaugh added nine new holes in 2006. All three nines offer lush fairways, lined with stately old growth cottonwoods and mesquites. With four tee boxes at each hole, you can choose your length. Par is 71/72 at this semi-private resort course. 520-398-2211 tubacgolfresort.com/golf/ 9) DEL LAGO GOLF CLUB at 14155 E. Via Rancho Del Lago in Vail, was built by Nugent Golf Associates at an elevation of 3,400 feet. This 18-hole, public course winds its way through the high desert, with spectacular views of the backside of the Rincon Mountains and Santa Catalinas. Except for the 1st hole, which has the courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only forced carry, del Lago is par-72 and is golfer-
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THIS PAGE: A bobcat lounges on the grass at Quail Creek Golf Club. PHOTO BY TRISH NOEL
OPPISITE PAGE: Elephant Head as seen from Torres Blancas Golf Course.
11) KINO SPRINGS GOLF COURSE on the eastern edge of Nogales, Ariz., is on the historic Estancia Yerba Buena PHOTO BY LUCINDA WALTER Ranch, once owned by Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons. A great escape, Kino Springs is a 6,500yard, par-71 course designed by Red Lawrence. The 18-hole, semi-private course begins in gentle meadowlands, then winds through spectacular canyon country. Bordered by mature pine trees, the last five holes offer great views of the Santa Cruz River, open river country and equestrian pastures. 800-732-5751 520-287-8701 kinospringsgc.com
friendly off the tees. Seven lakes come into play on six holes, affecting a variety of shots. 520-647-1100 dellagogolf.net 10) RIO RICO COUNTRY CLUB 1123 Pendleton, the first one that Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed more than 40 years ago, has matured into a classic. Fairways are lined with shade trees, no homes are along the course, and the paralleling holes are grassed tee to green, so no desert carries here. With five sets of tees, this course sets
12) TUCSON MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSES are Randolph, Dell Urich, El Rio, Fred Enke and Silverbell. The Old Pueblo area also is home to these courses and more: Saddlebrooke, Vistoso, El Conquistador, Dove Mountain, Omni Tucson, Arizona National, Loews Ventana Canyon, Forty-Niner, Starr Pass, Sun City Vistoso, Crooked Tree, The Preserve, Mountain View, Pusch Ridge, Dorado and Quail Canyon.
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ASTRONOMY DISCOVER 2014-15
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mong Southern Arizona’s wondrous sights are its dark night skies filled with a panorama of constellations. This desert region’s dry climate, clear skies and minimal nighttime lights have long earned Southern Arizona the title of “astronomy capital of the world.” Among the prestigious astronomical installations here are the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory in the Santa Rita Mountains, Kitt Peak National Observatory west of Tucson, the Mount Graham International Observatory near Safford, the University of Arizona department of planetary sciences, and the UA Stewart Observatory Mirror Laboratory.
Residents and visitors can tour some of these sites that bring the heavens closer to us.
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TOP: The Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope in Green Valley. ABOVE: A lunar eclipse as seen from Green Valley. PHOTOS BY BURLEY PACKWOOD
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THE FRED LAWRENCE WHIPPLE Observatory is a worldrenowned facility atop Mount Hopkins, the second highest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains. Among its instruments is the 6.5-meter Multiple Mirror Telescope, a joint project between the Smithsonian Institution and the University of Arizona. The MMT is one of four telescopes open for guided tours from mid-March through November on a reserved-seating basis. All-day tours begin at the Whipple visitor center at the base of the mountain on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. and last until 3 p.m., so bring along your lunch. The Visitors Center near Amado is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, There you can view a natural history exhibit, models of the Whipple telescopes and
LEFT: Whipple Observatory. galaxies, the history of optical PHOTO BY BURLEY PACKWOOD telescopes and more. In addition, special Star ABOVE: The gamma ray Parties, featuring lectures and telescope on Mount Whipple at telescopic viewing, are held sunset. quarterly at the center on a PHOTOS BY LISBETH LUTZ Saturday, starting late in the afternoon. A trailhead, rest rooms, and picnic area developed by the Forest Service are just outside the main gate. Amateur astronomers are invited to bring their telescopes to the “Astronomy Vista,” a special observing site with concrete pads and benches along a knoll at an elevation of 5,000
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also can stargaze at Kitt Peak by taking Whipple Observatory part in one of its Nightly Observing Vistor’s Center. PHOTO BY SANDRA HAEGELE Programs, or spend the night at a telescope with the Advanced Observing Program. Additional special public programs include Full Moon Madness and Meteor Mania!, as well as more in-depth programs on astrophotography and V.I.P. tours. Kitt Peak is 56 miles southwest of Tucson via State Route 86 (Ajo Highway) at an elevation of almost 7,000 feet. From the highway, it is 12 miles up the mountain.
520-318-8726 www.noao.edu/kpno FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER and Planetarium on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson offers fascinating exhibits, telescope viewing and, in its new “FullDome,” laser light shows and planetarium shows including The Tucson Sky and Beyond, Touring the Solar System, and Back to the Moon for Good. At the center and planetarium at 1601 E. University Blvd., check out the new exhibit — Exploring Sky Islands — and/ or take a tour of the heavens with the observatory’s 16-inch telescope. Flandrau also is home to the University of Arizona Mineral Museum, now featuring The Best of the Best: Prize Minerals from the Vaults of Arizona’s Collectors. (520) 621-STAR www.flandrau.org
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istorically this border town is TOP: Rainbow over restless and exciting. Nogales. PHOTO BY MURPHY For the federal government, WOODHOUSE the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales, Ariz., is a gem among the commercial RIGHT: Nogales kids border facilities it operates along the outside of the Santa entire United States-Mexico dividing Cruz Boys & Girls line. Completed this year at a cost of Club. about a quarter of a billion dollars, it PHOTO BY ARTURO is also a testament to this area’s hisCUATEPOTZO tory of international trade and travel. In fact, the footprints engraved on the sides of some of the port of entry’s external walls symbolize the paths of travel and trade from one country to another. The prints are in three sizes to signify men, women and children. Beyond that, the two cities of Nogales in Arizona and Mexico that share a name are beautifully intertwined
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through culture, language, business and family ties. The term used to refer to the border towns — Ambos Nogales — means both or the two Nogales. The cities’ ties are deep-rooted, dating to 1841 when Jose Elias Camou and his family received a land grant from the Mexican government and developed Rancho Casita. Their property was a vast grove of walnut trees known to locals as “Los Nogales de Elias,” or Elias’ walnut trees. When a land survey was taken after the Gadsden Purchase in 1853, the government found that “Los Nogales” had been divided by the international line. Border or no border, the towns kept the name in much the same way that those blood ties, traditions and general way of life could not be diminished by an arbitrary dividing line. Until the middle of the 20th century, Ambos Nogales was
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ABOVE LEFT: A historic photo divided only by a chain-link fence. of the Morley Avenue border Historically, vehicles, products, crossing, now solely for services, animals and ideas pedestrians. crossed freely from one side to the PHOTO COURTESY PRIMERIA ALTA other. HISTORICAL SOCIETY It was also just as easy for Apache raiders to pass through. ABOVE: Mariposa Port of Entry The infamous Geronimo, it is in Nogales. said, was once held captive in PHOTO COURTESY THE NOGALES La Caverna restaurant, a block INTERNATIONAL south of the border, which was destroyed by fire in 1982. The national and even international press has been less than complimentary about Nogales lately, focusing on illegal migration and drug smuggling. But illegal trade and violence is not new to this frontier. Executions, gunfights
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and destruction became routine throughout the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920 in Nogales. For the next 20 years, U.S. troops set up camp in the hills of Nogales, Ariz., overlooking the valley of Nogales, Sonora. In spite of infamy in the north of Mexico, the revolutionary Pancho Villa and his cavalry were once formally entertained by the 12th U.S. Infantry and Gen. John J. Pershing in Nogales on Aug. 29, 1914. During the revolution, Buffalo Soldiers were stationed at Camp Stephen D. Little in Nogales. Many settled in the area, marrying and having children with Mexican and Native American women, adding to the cultural polyglot that has defined Nogales. To experience Nogales, Ariz., stroll and shop along the main street where merchandise is as diverse as the culture. The mix of retail businesses includes some still owned and operated by descendants of such pioneer families as the Brackers, Capins and Korys on Morley Avenue, its original main street. Within the last 20 years, downtown also has seen an influx of Korean merchants, offering everything from toys to tools. The original Morley Avenue pedestrian border crossing, Nasib Karam Park, Old Town Hall, and Villa’s old-fashioned family-owned neighborhood grocery store are among the amenities that create a unique urban flare. History buffs can visit the Santa Cruz County Historic 1904 Courthouse on Morley Avenue, also the site of the
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symbolic United States trailhead TOP LEFT: Pena Blanca Lake. PHOTO BY LUCINDA WALTER of the Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail. A classic portico BOTTOM LEFT: Sycamore at the entry and a roof-top dome Canyon. are among the courthouse’s attriPHOTO BY SCOTT BELL butes. The building’s 2-feet-thick walls are constructed of locally ABOVE: The historic Santa Cruz quarried tufa stone, which was County courthouse in Nogales. also used to construct many PHOTO BY CAROLE DERIVERA of the area’s early commercial structures and some stately homes along Court Street, nearby Crawford Street and throughout downtown Nogales. The courthouse was in daily use by Santa Cruz County government until 1989. It now houses a ranching museum operated by the Santa Cruz Cowbelles and a law-enforcement museum manned by the Arizona Rangers. The rangers evolved from the Arizona Territorial Rangers formed by the Provisional Territorial Government primarily to guard against Apache raids. In the 1880s, they fought off hostile Native Americans as well as border outlaws. They were an elite, well-trained group often surprising their enemies with their stealthy tactics. A couple of blocks down and one street over from the www.discoversouthernaz.com
Summit Motor Way off courthouse is Old Town Hall on Ruby Road looking east Grand Avenue, completed in Februtoward Peña Blanca Lake. ary 1915. It boasts a beautiful clock PHOTO BY SCOTT BELL tower. The original and rare Seth Thomas clock is currently being refurbished by a master clockmaker and restored to working order. The building also houses the Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum, complete with an original horse-drawn fire engine, and three huge murals by Salvador Corona (1895–1990), a Mexican-American bullfighter and artist. Chronicle Nogales’ history through the multiple artifacts, photos and extensive newspaper archives. For more visitor information, call the Nogales Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce at 520-287-3685.
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NOGALES, SONORA
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ogales, Sonora, is not Cancun. It is not Mexico City. It is not the Mexico depicted in the travel books of the last century with a sombrero-ed peasant and a donkey. It is not a plaza of mariachis or an open-market where everyone goes to bargain. Nogales is actually many of those things. It is, after all, a boom city of at least 300,000 whose residents eat, work, dance, celebrate and boast about whom they saw in concert last week and how the home-teams of basketball and baseball performed. But it is also the sophisticated and diverse crossroad that one would expect at the fusion of two large and dynamic societies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a world-class destination for dental care and a city whose trained workforce produces parts for leading suppliers in the aircraft, automotive and medical-supply in-
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dustries. That is, Nogales offers a unique and personalized story to everyone who visits. Like Mexican culture? The city is filled with murals, restaurants, churches and pathways from a century back, a time when the border was unmarked and virtually irrelevant here. A trip to see the exhibits at Infoculta, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural center about a mile into the city at Astolfo R. CĂĄrdenas, Del Valle, is well worth the time. Info is available at es.facebook.com/InfocultaNogales or 631-313-9165, For those particularly interested in history, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good idea to stop in first on the U.S. side of the border at the Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum, www.pimeriaaltamuseum.com, 136 N. Grand Ave., 520-287- 4621, just a block from the border. Like murals? Ornate and varied architecture? Walking through decorative, well-maintained cemeteries? Beautiful pedestrian walkways and staircases? The entire city will be your laboratory. Just ask. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak Spanish, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry, a friendly, fluent English-speaker is never more than a question or two away. The first decision the visitor must make is one that will largely influence his or her perception. How does one cross into Nogales? If, as most do, you walk into downtown, where Avenida Alvaro ObregĂłn and Calle Ruiz Cortines run up to link with Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grand Avenue, then you will be greeted by a first half-mile of retail mish-mosh. A walk to the east toward Calle Elias Calles street and
Maquiladora workers in up the hill into the Buenos Aires Nogales, Sonora. neighborhood provides a glimpse PHOTO BY JUAN LUIS FERNĂ NDEZ into Nogalesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yesteryear of night clubs, fine dining and role as a city that, before fences, helped smuggle in and out every kind of merchandise and people. To the west and directly south are a hodge-podge of curious shops, medical and dental facilities and service providers to locals ranging from barber shops, cell-phone shops, night clubs, banks, street-vendors, currency-exchange houses and the landmark Hotel Fray Marcos, the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest structure. (Ask someone on site if you can go up and see
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the entire city from the roof.) If the visitor chooses to drive in, a PHOTO BY JUAN LUIS FERNÁNDEZ perfectly safe decision, he will come to grasp just how much Nogales resembles the hilly terrain of Bisbee, Ariz., 100 miles northeast, or perhaps a couple of contiguous neighborhoods of San Francisco. The main north-to-south boulevards go on for about five miles prior to merging into Mexico 15, the international highway linking Nogales with Hermosillo and, ultimately, Guadalajara. But it is the neighborhoods to the east and west that are the most interesting. Block, frame and someDancers in Nogales, Sonora.
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times adobe homes adorn a landscape dotted with almostvertical streets and staircases that link one tiny cul-de-sac with another. Another border-crossing option? Take Mariposa Road, which is Exit 4 on Interstate 19, to the border and then Periférico Luis Donaldo Colosio. This downtown-bypass offers a glimpse into the industrialized nature of Nogales from the time 40 years ago when stimuli were offered to American business willing to relocate here. One of the first firms along the bypass: Grupo Chamberlain, manufacturer of garage-door openers worldwide whose workforce here exceeds 3,000. The road winds past several industrial parks, made buoyant by the ever-growing number of well-educated, bilingual industrial engineers. About three miles into Nogales along the Periférico (or four miles, if you go through downtown) is El Greco Boulevard, home to much of the new retailing. Nogales Mall — www.nogalesmall.com — boasts dozens of stores, a casino and a dozen restaurants. On the north side of El Greco is Kalitea Mall, a mixed use dining-commercial-retail facility. Nogales owes some of its most recent growth to the high costs of dental care in the United States. The cost of care here — equal to or superior to that available in the U.S. — is about one-third of the U.S. cost. For a partial list of doctors, visit www.mexicandoctorsdir.com. For other activities in the area, visit www.gotosonora.com, the Sonora state tourism department’s website.
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n the short, scenic, one-hour drive from Tucson to Sonoita, visitors are transported from the desert floor to rich grasslands, working cattle ranches and fertile vineyards surrounded by nine mountain ranges. The elevation of 4,900 feet yields mild summers and breathtaking scenery that beckons riders, hikers and birders to this area, which is also home to award-winning wineries and a number of restaurants.
ATTRACTIONS There are nine wineries open for tasting in the SonoitaElgin area. Several wine festivals take place throughout the year. The fun is always on at AZ Hops Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vines winery, run by two sisters who have a flair for the TOP: Patagonia-Sonoita unusual. Plans for adding a brewery Creek Preserve. are in the works, as well. Lightning PHOTO BY JOANNA BIEDERMANN Ridge Vineyards in Elgin boasts an impressive number of wonderful LEFT: Empire Ranch. estate wines. Kief Joshua Vineyard PHOTO BY CARL SPARFELD offers Mexican food on the weekends, as well as daily wine tasting. Bring OPPOSITE PAGE: your picnic lunch to Sonoita VineSonoita Rodeo. yard, taste the wines and sit out on PHOTO BY JERRY MARRION the grass overlooking the vineyard.
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The historic Empire Ranch and Las Sonita is a popular Cienegas National Conservation Area birding destination. PHOTO BY BARBARA STURGIS are open to the public for recreation and tours. A visit to Kentucky Camp, a renovated gold mining camp in the foothills of the Santa Ritas, will take you back in time to the heyday of mining in this area. Arizona Horseback Experience offers local riding adventures, and the Arizona Trail in the Santa Rita Mountains is a favorite among hikers and birders. The rolling hills and beautiful countryside attract bicyclists from all over. Several astronomers have been attracted to this area because of the clear night skies and bright stars. If you plan to stay over to enjoy some local wine as you watch the stars come out, the Sonoita Inn and several B&Bs offer a variety of
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accommodations, ranging from traditional rooms to casitas. Dining options include traditional steak dinners at the Steak Out Restaurant, and eclectic dining at Overland Trout and the CafĂŠ. If you are looking for a more casual atmosphere, check out the Ranch House Restaurant or the Chuckwagon Grill. Shopping opportunities in Sonoita include High Noon Feed and Tack, which offers Western gifts, animal feeds and gear. Buffalo Gals, inside Sonoita Hardware, sells one-ofa-kind gift items and cards. Desert Legacy showcases arts and decorative items for the home, plus custom framing. Cowgirl Flair features western fashion. Sweet Ride sells motorcycle fashions and gifts, and Nizhoni Ranch Gallery offers museum-quality Navajo rugs. Skye Island Olives and Grapes is the place to go to sample several flavored oils and vinegars. Harris Heritage Growers offers pick-your-own vegetables and fruit in season, homemade pies and other baked goods, and naturally grown meat. From artichokes to zucchini, sisters Denise Purvis and Mary McKay are leading the way in the expanding locally grown agriculture movement in the area. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss their annual fall festival, held the last Saturday in October, which features hay rides, pumpkin picking, food, and local vendors. The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds hosts a weekend of horse racing and the annual quarter horse show in May, the Sonoita Rodeo on Labor Day weekend, the county fair in September, and several other events throughout the year.
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Many of the local wineries sell only at their tasting room. Others have limited distribution in Arizona. Check each winery’s website for location and a listing of wines available.
• DOS CABEZAS WINEWORKS has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995. Its wines have been enjoyed at the White House, earned critical acclaim and grabbed international attention. 3248 Highway 82 in Sonoita; 520-455-5141 www.DosCabezasWinery.com • ARIZONA HOPS AND VINES is a cheeky little winery in Southern Arizona whose mission is to bring the best wines to nice people, to create the nicest place to hang out in the Southwest, and have a great time doing it! This family farm is a fun, warm place for families and wine aficionados alike. Come in and enjoy the patio, tell some stories, and explore the wonders of a winery that has free Cheetos. 3450 Highway 82 in Sonoita; 888-569-1642 www.azhopsandvines.com • HANNAH’S HILL VINEYARD strives to be local, participative and sustainable. Owners Ann and Jim Gardner encourage visitors to become involved in all the activities in the vineyard and winery, including planting, pruning, harvesting and bottling. The vineyard specializes Wine grapes. in red and white Rhone varietals. When the PHOTO BY flags are up, they’re open, or call for appointLUCINDA WALTER ment. Highway 82, just east of mile marker 40 on the south side of the road, Sonoita; 520-456-9000 www.hannahshill@msn.com • CALLAGHAN VINEYARDS produces rich, complex red and white wines with Spanish and Mediterranean varietals. Founded in 1990, it has been honored by having its wines served three times at the White House. In 2006, then-Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano designated Callaghan Vineyards one of Arizona’s treasures. 336 Elgin Road; 520-455-5322 www.CallaghanVineyards.com Kent’s wine blog: www.callaghanblogspot.com
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â&#x20AC;˘ FLYING LEAP VINEYARD AND WINERY was established in 2010 and farms wine grapes on two large vineyards in Santa Cruz and Cochise counties. It produces ultra-premium, handcrafted wines. 342 Elgin Road, Elgin; 520-455-5499 www.flyingleapvineyards.com
â&#x20AC;˘ SONOITA VINEYARDS offers wines ranging from crisp to fruity to bold. In addition to its tasting room, the winery offers tours and private party events such as weddings and receptions. Just off of Highway 83 south of Elgin; 520-455-5893 www.SonoitaVineyards.com
â&#x20AC;˘ KIEF JOSHUA VINEYARDS, founded in 2005, has 10 varieties of grapes under cultivation. Its first release was a 2008 Viognier. It uses traditional winemaking methods of minimal interference, open fermentation and barrel aging. 370 Elgin Road; 520-455-5582 kiefjoshuavineyards.com
â&#x20AC;˘ VILLAGE OF ELGIN WINERY specializes in making wines from grapes grown in Arizona. It recently completed a study of wine bottle closures and concluded that the Saranex Lined ROPP (Roll-on pilfer-proof) Screw Cap is the best way to store, age and preserve wine. So much so that it upgraded its bottling line to solely bottle using ROPP caps. 471 Elgin Road; 520-455-9309 www.ElginWines.com
â&#x20AC;˘ LIGHTNING RIDGE CELLARS, established in 2005, offers wines based on the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian heritage, including estate wines made from Italian varietals: Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Malvasia and Muscat Canelli. 2368 Highway 83 (Vaughn Loop road), Elgin; 520-455-5383 www.lightningridgecellars.com â&#x20AC;˘ RANCHO ROSSA VINEYARDS produces about 1,200 cases of wine each year from its 22-acre vineyard near Elgin. It specializes in ultra-premium dry varietal wines. The first vines were planted in 2002. Six miles southeast of Sonoita on Elgin Road; 520-455-0700 www.Ranchorossa.com
â&#x20AC;˘ WILHELM FAMILY VINEYARDS, established in 2008, is a recent addition to the Sonoita area wineries. Initial offerings include four reds, two whites and one dessert red. Check the website for Wine & Cheese Social events. 21 Mountain Ranch Drive off of Lower Elgin road; 520-4559291 www.wilhelmfamilyvineyards.com
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ew drives are prettier than Route 82 leading into Patagonia, with the backdrop of beautiful Red Mountain rising above the picturesque small town of Patagonia, a thriving arts community and tourist TOP: San Rafael Valley, destination. Santa Cruz County. Many of the early buildings of PHOTO BY SCOTT BELL the town are still in use as shops and residences, giving the town an RIGHT: Public garden in age-old ambiance. Be sure to check Patagonia. out the Patagonia Library in Cady PHOTO BY SCOTT BELL Hall, a refurbished adobe hotel on Duquesne Street. History buffs will enjoy exploring the nearby ghost towns of Washington Camp, Mowry, Duquesne and Harshaw in the Patagonia Mountains. Patagonia is a mecca for birders and hikers and is well known as a hot spot for butterflies. The newly established Audubon Center at the Paton house is always a prime spot to see an amazing variety of birds. Just down the road from
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Paton’s, the Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Nature Preserve, one of the most popular birding spots in the United States, features walking trails along Sonoita Creek. The mountains surrounding the town beckon hikers and birders to explore canyons and forests, and it is a short drive on dirt roads to the awe-inspiring San Rafael Valley, home to some of the most beautiful grasslands in the state and
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where many of the most iconic western movies were filmed. For those who want to swim in a mountain lake, Patagonia Lake State Park is just down the road. The park offers camping and fishing as well as birding and pontoon boat tours. Patagonia is a great place for shopping. Global Arts has an eclectic collection of wares from all over the world, and the Artists Cooperative offers handcrafted goods by local artists. There are several art galleries within walking distance of the center of town. Patagonia Bird and Pet caters to your feathered and furry friends. Be sure to visit the showroom at High Spirits Flutes, a local business crafting native wooden flutes for all levels of ability. More than a dozen choices for accommodations range from the Stage Stop Inn to a variety of bed and breakfasts. The State Stop features the Wild Horse Restaurant and both recently underwent major remodeling and will soon include a new bar and juice bar. The Duquesne House is an attractively restored adobe inn with beautifully maintained gardens. The Spirit Tree Inn offers guest rooms in a historic ranch setting. You can even stay in a 1950s-era trailer at Dos Palmas. At the Circle Z Guest Ranch, one of the oldest in Arizona, you can ride, relax at the pool, play tennis, or simply enjoy the beautiful 6,500-acre ranch. The Home Plate restaurant is famous for its meals served in a casual atmosphere. The Ovens of Patagonia will tempt with fresh baked goods and handmade fudge. The Gathering
ABOVE: Abandoned farm near Patagonia. Grounds is an attracPHOTO BY SHANI MURRAY tively decorated coffee and lunch spot. Mercedes OPPOSITE PAGE: Patagonia Lake. is the place for Mexican PHOTO BY LUCINDA WALTER food in Patagonia, and the Velvet Elvis has a well-earned reputation for gourmet pizzas. Be sure to stop by the Wagon Wheel for a drink in an authentic cowboy bar. Patagonia hosts a three-day arts and crafts festival in October that attracts more than 10,000 visitors and features 100 vendors, great music and entertainment. The Tin Shed Theatre puts on plays during the fall and spring that are always popular, and the community’s commitment to the environment has led to the establishment of several projects to promote native plants and restore the watershed.
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rom the heights of the Cayetano Mountains, it looks like a large body of water, but upon closer inspection, it’s actually 37 acres off of Interstate 19 replete with photovoltaic panels tilting like sunflowers toward the sun and generating enough energy to power at least 1,500 homes. Sunshine throughout most of the year is also what attracts people to Rio Rico, along with mild temperatures and beautiful scenery. The unincorporated community defines the casual, relaxing lifestyle of the Southwest with the added bonus of being within easy reach of a major city. The community has a population of about 20,000, a shopping center, a high school, two middle schools and three elementary schools. The area is home to century-old ranches as well as newer housing developments. Some of Arizona’s most stunning scenery can be found here with awe-inspiring sunsets and star-studded nights. Keen-eyed visitors may spot coyotes, quail, hawks, doves, javelina and deer. Birders will take delight in the variety of species that can be spotted easily. The Rio Rico area is a migratory route for many birds. The curious and active visitor will be delighted. Golfing, www.discoversouthernaz.com
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hiking, bird watching and riding horses are just part of the experience, as is fishing at nearby PeĂąa Blanca Lake. There are daily reminders of the Old West, with cattle free to roam the open range and cowboys who still round them up. The Esplendor Resort welcomes travelers and has hosted business conferences, television programs and is frequented by celebrities. History and nature buffs will enjoy hiking the historic Anza Trail along the Santa Cruz River. The Double R Stables offers boarding, riding, regular roping and other rodeo events. Restaurants in Rio Rico include Las Trankas for traditional Mexican cooking; La Bocanita for seafood and regional fare; Hua Mei for Chinese; Nonna Vivi for Italian, and Nickelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner for 1950s-style American fare.
Within 20 minutes of Rio Rico, visitors can tour the Tumacacori National Historical Park, watch artisans create in their studios in Tubac, or shop and dine in colorful Mexico.
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isitors who enjoy rich history and spicy chilies will delight in a visit to the rural hamlet of Tumacacori, east of Interstate 19 between Tubac and Rio Rico. Tumacacori National Historical Park brings the storied past to life at the site of a Spanish mission dating from the late 1600s. It was first established by renowned Jesuit priest Eusebio Francisco Kino. Franciscan missionaries, who succeeded the Jesuits, started work in about 1800 on the church that still stands. Guests can stroll by the church, through a visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; center at the park, a shady garden and more. Special events include guided tours fall through spring, and a multicultural fiesta in early December. This national park is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Phone 520-377-5060. Across the street from the mission is the popular Santa Cruz Chili & Spice Co., a family-owned business that features fine chili sauces and pastes, a wide variety of gourmet Southwestern foods, cookbooks and a large selection of spices and herbs. Visitors are invited to see the artifacts in the small museum, sample some chili products, find a certain spice, or just soak up the rich history and heritage of this mesmerizing land. Phone 520-398-2591 www.discoversouthernaz.com
or visit santacruzchili.com. Dining options include the popular, family-run Wisdom’s Cafe, serving delectable Mexican food. For some libations, stop in at Abe’s Old Tumacacori Bar. Shoppers will want to visit the Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill, featuring furniture, crafts and lumber. www.discoversouthernaz.com
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place Feb. 4-8, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. This is the major event of the year as Tubac showcases the work of many visiting artisans and musicians from around the United States and Canada. One of the best places to delve into the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fascinating history is the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, which includes an 1885 schoolhouse, archaeological remnants from the 1700s, a restored
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Mexican-style row house, and a ABOVE: The crowd enjoys a history museum with American benefit auction at the Tubac Indian and Spanish artifacts. Golf Resort. PHOTO BY ARTURO CUATEPOTZO The Tubac Center of the Arts features seasonal juried exhibits RIGHT: Chile ristras hang on a in three connected galleries, a weathered adobe wall in Tubac. performing arts season, painting PHOTO BY DOUG KIZERIAN classes and a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer program. Visitors will find a variety of restaurants that dot the village. Overnight accommodations range from small, cozy inns to the full-service Tubac Golf Resort with comfortable
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ambiance that is a hallmark of this community. The renowned Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is atop nearby Mount Hopkins, the second highest peak in the Santa Rita Mountains. The visitor center is off Interstate 19 via the Canoa Road exit and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 63-acre Agua Linda Farm also is a popular site for weddings and private parties.
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The area’s rich history includes the Buffalo Soldiers, cattle ranching since the early 1700s, silver and gold mining, Arivaca’s historic one-room schoolhouse, and the counter-culture of the 1960s and ’70s that contributed to Arivaca’s pioneering and natural-living lifestyle.
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Good food and drinks are served PHOTO BY PAULA O’BRIANT at Sweet Peas Cafe, Gadsden’s Coffee Company and Caffe Aribac, and La Gitana Cantina, a historic 1880s adobe building that has been a popular meeting place since the 1940s. Shop for local arts and crafts at the Arivaca Artists’ Co-op, and visit the farmer’s market every Saturday morning for local produce, crafts, baked goods and other foods. Visit the expansive Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge or Coronado National Forest to hike, bird watch or take a drive and enjoy the flora and fauna. Arivaca is about 28 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border and about 35 miles from the Nogales port of entry. Canoe, kayak or fish at nearby Arivaca Lake.
Tour the old mining town of Ruby, open in the daytime Thursdays through Sundays. Historical information and maps available for self-guided tours. Evening bat viewing also available April through August. Phone 520-744-4471 for details and road conditions. Tours of Ruby also are offered in the fall, winter and spring through Pima Community College. Phone 520-2066579. Enjoy fun, interesting events at monthly “First Saturdays.” Details at www.arivaca.net. Also, join in a July 4 parade, or occasional tours of artists’ studios.
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Chuck Catino addresses BAJA players in January 2013 on opening day at Canoa Preserve Park, Green Valley’s first public park and now home of the Chuck Catino Softball Complex. PHOTO COURTESY GREEN VALLEY NEWS & SUN
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ith a drive and determination that truly keeps going, not unlike the Energizer Bunny, Chuck Catino’s efforts for more than a decade and a half have all been for the betterment of his Southern Arizona community. “Green Valley is the best place in the world,” says the 78-year-old Catino. Unlike his hometown of Chicago, the unincorporated retirement community of Green Valley has a real need for volunteers. “In Green Valley, every organization utilizes their volunteers, and you get a say” in what is being done, he points out. When he and his wife of 50 years, Mary Lu, retired here in 1995, Green Valley Recreation’s many choices of leisure activities was a strong draw for them. One of the founders of the local Born Again Jocks Association, known as BAJA, Catino went on to champion construction of Green Valley’s first public park, in part so the BAJA Sporting Club softball teams had sufficient fields to play on. Catino — a baseball, basketball and football player in high school and college — played softball, golfed, bowled and volunteered as an umpire for the Copper Hills Little League here in Southern Arizona. He also has served on the GVR board of directors and on a variety of its committees, including Planning & Evaluation, the growth taskforce and the facilities assessment work group. Catino, says Kent Blumenthal, GVR’s chief executive officer, “has made innumerable and meaningful contributions
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to GVR and Green Valley that has helped establish our community as the destination of choice for active adults and retirees. His unbounded enthusiasm for making GVR the best it could be is inspiration to me and to all who know him.”
MAN OF COURAGE Blumenthal calls Catino a born leader and “a man of courage who fights for what he believes is right. He is tenacious in working on a dream to create the best programs, services and opportunities that assist the community of Green Valley. He lives in the future and not the past, and is a force to be reckoned with.” “Selfless in every sense of the word, Chuck stays actively engaged with every community group where he feels he can make a difference. Perpetually in motion, he is rumored to have participated in community meetings held at separate locations at the same time. When Chuck Catino speaks, people listen. I know I do!” Blumenthal points out. At the Green Valley Council, Catino first stepped up as a volunteer in 2005 and currently serves on the GVC’s environmental and community services committees. Sandi Richey, GVC executive director, says Catino “has lent his support for the GVC on most every issue we’ve fought for and has helped us with so many community events, including our annual Household Hazardous Waste collections and our Community Directory delivery. He introduced us to BAJA, a fantastic sports community, and the Canoa Preserve Park idea.”
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FIELD OF DREAMS Stan Riddle, GVC president from September 2008 through 2014, points out that when BAJA outgrew Sahuarita Park’s Field 2, Catino launched a program to develop a dedicated sports complex in Green Valley — “Green Valley’s Field of Dreams.” Thanks to Catino’s dream-big, git ’er done mentality, Riddle says, Catino convinced a developer to donate 56 acres off of Whitehouse Canyon Road on Camino de la Canoa. Then Farmers Investment Co., Caterpillar, WLB Group planners and engineers, BAJA, Anza Trail Coalition, Green Valley Marines and Pima County Parks and Recreation “all caught the fever,” Riddle said, with grants lined up and a $4 million bond issue. The Canoa Preserve Park opened in January 2013 with two softball diamonds. That August, Catino accepted the 2013 American Public Works Association’s Award as winner in the category of structures budgeted under $5 million. In recognition of all of Catino’s hard work and efforts spearheading the creation of the Canoa Preserve Park, the Pima County Board of Supervisors; Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation; the GVC and BAJA in Feb-
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ruary 2014 named the softball fields and sporting components at the park the Chuck Catino Softball Complex. Ray Carroll, Pima County Supervisor for District 4, which includes Green Valley, calls Catino an able and likeable citizen activist.
Green Valley residents Mary Lu and Chuck Catino celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in January 2014.
ABILITY & STYLE “He’s consistently shown the ability to stick to projects from beginning to end. His style of creating a buzz on a (needed project or program) is unmatched,” says Carroll, who appointed Catino to a term on the Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Commission. At home in San Ignacio Vistas this fall, while dealing with serious health issues, Catino would rather talk about his pet projects. He pointed out that the new Green Valley park now has a ramada, about a dozen benches, tables, a barbecue grill and running water, in addition to the softball fields. Plus, he’s looking ahead to additions including exercise stations, a dog park, basketball and Pickleball courts, a bike path, and a trail connecting the Canoa Preserve Park to the Anza Trail. Catino is also determined to push the Arizona Legislature — which for six years has appropriated counties’ Highway User Revenue Funds for other purposes — to fund Natural Resources Parks and Recreation operations in all Arizona
counties. He says all of his volunteer experiences in Green Valley, which also include the Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of Commerce and historic Canoa Ranch, have been a joy to him. “I truly enjoyed the participation with every committee and board I’ve been on. We’ve not always agreed” on all issues, but members communicated with one another before voting on a course to follow, he points out. With optimism and determination until the very end, Green Valley’s Chuck Catino passed away Oct. 27, 2014.
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TOP: A hawk at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. ABOVE: This owl is one of the many species who call the Desert Museum home. PHOTOS BY LUCINDA WALTER
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IF YOU HAD TIME TO VISIT just one attraction in Southern Arizona, you couldn’t go wrong by heading over to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum in the Tucson foothills west of the Old Pueblo. It’s part zoo, part natural history museum and part botanical garden brimming with the distinct fauna, flora and ecology that Southern Arizona is known for. Live animals in astonishingly natural settings are just one of the highlights at this 21-acre Sonoran Desert wonder. 520-883-2702 www.desertmuseum.org www.discoversouthernaz.com
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A TRULY UNIQUE SITE in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson is Biosphere 2. Visitors can tour this world-under-glass that includes an ocean with a coral reef, mangrove wetlands, a tropical rainforest and savannah grassland. Here, real-time research on the future of our planet is unfolding in this specially designed mini-world, now managed by the University of Arizona. Follow in the footsteps of the Biospherians who were sealed inside the glass-covered structure between 1991 and 1994. 520-838-6200 www.b2science.org
TOP: Bisbee rooftops on a stormy afternoon. PHOTOS BY ALI KEYES
ABOVE: A tropical rainforest is among the ecosystems under glass at Biosphere 2.
STEP BACK IN TIME IN BISBEE, a charming former copper mining town that once was among the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s richest mineral sites. This mile-high community in Southeastern Arizona features a colorful history and a thriving arts scene. Enjoy a rail ride into the historic Copper Queen underground mine, and visit the handsome Copper Queen Hotel, which dates from 1902, along with art shops, museums and more. 520-432-5421or toll-free at 1-866-2BISBEE www.bisbeearizona.com
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OPPOSITE PAGE: A walkway at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. PHOTOS BY LUCINDA WALTER
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AN UNDERGROUND MARVEL awaits visitors at Kartchner Caverns State Park 12 miles south of Benson in Cochise County. Inside this massive limestone cave are fabulous stalactites, needle quartz formations, totems and more. At the Discovery Center are world-class exhibits, regional and interactive displays and a large gift shop. The park includes a picnic area, dining and vending areas, amphitheater, hiking trails and www.discoversouthernaz.com
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TOP: The Big Room at Kartchner Caverns. GARY TENEN PHOTO
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LEFT: A colorfully painted angel adorns the wall at Mission San Xavier del Bac.
MISSION SAN XAVIER DEL BAC, the “white dove of the desert” along the Santa Cruz River south of Tucson, is filled with a spiritual and historiPHOTO BY SUSAN E. SWANBERG cal ambiance. This Mexican Baroque structure was completed about 1797 OPPOSITE PAGE: A detail and has no other artistic or architecof the towers at Mission tural equivalent in the United States. San Xavier del Bac. The mission, a National Historic PHOTOS BY JERRY MARRION Landmark, is part of an active Catholic parish on the Tohono O’odham Nation and is off Interstate 19 exit 92. It’s open for viewing daily, as are the gift shop and a free museum. 520-294-2624 www.sanxaviermission.org MOUNT LEMMON, at over 9,000 feet in elevation in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, offers a cool, scenic escape for hikers, bikers, campers and picnickers in a portion of the Coronado National Forest. The Catalina Highway, a 27-mile National Scenic Byway, takes visitors from the Sonoran Desert floor up to the alpine forest surrounding the small village of Summerhaven and Mount Lemmon Ski Valley. 520-576-1321 www.skithelemmon.com or mtlemmon.com/summerhaven/ or www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ coronado/specialplaces
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TOP: A hiker looks out across Tucson from an outcropping on Mount Lemmon. PHOTO BY BARBARA STURGIS
ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: Dancers perform at Old Tucson Studios. PHOTOS BY CARL SPARFELD
OPPOSITE PAGE: A few of the many historic aircrafts at the Pima Air & Space Museum. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS PHOTO
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OLD TUCSON STUDIOS is where the West was filmed. From movie heroes like John Wayne to modern box-office stars such as Harrison Ford, many of Hollywood’s legends have walked these rugged streets, the setting for dozens of motion pictures. Now a Western theme park and movie studio, it is home to the Reno locomotive and offers re-enactments of Old West gunfights and stunts, musical revues, special events, gift shops, and food and beverages. 520-883-0100 www.oldtucson.com AIRCRAFT BUFFS from around the world are in their element at the Pima Air & Space Museum, “where history takes www.discoversouthernaz.com
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flight.” It’s one of the largest air and space museums in the world, home to more than 300 aircraft and spacecraft, including many of the most historically significant and technically advanced craft ever produced. The museum, on East Valencia Road in Tucson, is a pet-friendly facility and offers walking tours, tram tours, the Flight Grill restaurant, and is the official tour operator of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, also known as the “Boneyard,” at adjacent Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. 520-574-0462 www.pimaair.org TOMBSTONE, RENOWNED as “the town too tough to die,” is recognized internationally as the site of the infamous 1881 shoot-out at the O.K. Corral. Visitors flock to this Old West locale to see gunfight re-enactments, walk among the headstones at the Boothill Graveyard, visit the Birdcage Theatre museum and take a stagecoach ride through town. Along the wooden boardwalks are museums, shops, restaurants and bars, including the Crystal Palace Saloon. 888-457-3929 www.tombstonechamber.com TUCSON, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN as the “Old Pueblo,” is Arizona’s second-largest city and home to the University of Arizona, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, much Old West history and amazing natural scenery. With plenty of sunshine, the area is ideal for hiking, biking, tennis, horseback riding and golf.
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TOP: Craig and Jenna Hensley dress the part in Tombstone. PHOTO BY JERRY MARRION
ABOVE: Day of the Dead parade in Tucson. PHOTOS BY CARL SPARFELD
OPPOSITE PAGE: A window in Tucson’s El Presidio neighborhood. PHOTO BY HELEN PHILLIPS
The city has several respected music and theater companies; a mix of drama, comedy, song and dance venues; and a choice of museums, art galleries, shopping and dining. 520-624-1817 or 1-800-638-8350 www.visittucson.org
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