Reprinted by permission of the WorldAtlas. Home to about 800 people, Patagonia sits in the Sonoita Creek valley in Santa Cruz County, hemmed in by the Patagonia and Santa Rita Mountains. About seven miles south, Patagonia Lake State Park wraps […]
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Reprinted by permission of the Tucson Bird Alliance. Written by Alexis Stark, Paton Center Site Manager Visit the Richard Grand Memorial Meadow at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds during the spring and summer months and you will likely find many […]
Bounty in the Paton Center Meadow
In recognition of National Pollinator Week, South32 Hermosa today announced a contract with Tucson Bird Alliance to restore five acres of habitat in the Town of Patagonia, creating new pollinator habitat, improving watershed function, and expanding opportunities for conservation, education, […]
South32 Hermosa Engages Tucson Bird Alliance for Pollinator and Restoration ...
In Patagonia, art thrives in unexpected ways. This episode of “Arizona Revealed” looks at how this tiny town nurtures the creative spirit, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. Click here to see what Visit Arizona saw when their team paid […]
The “Visit Arizona” Team Spends Quality Time in Patagonia
From the historic streets of Tubac and the vibrant culture of Nogales to the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, Sonoita, Elgin, Tumacacori, Rio Rico, and the Santa Cruz River Valley, every corner of the county tells a story. Explore rich history, […]
Explore Santa Cruz County – The Place of Amazing Places™
As the temperatures rise, the Santa Cruz Valley offers places where water, shade, and wildlife come together in remarkable ways. Just about an hour south of Tucson in the charming town of Patagonia, the Paton Center for Hummingbirds is one […]
Tucson Bird Alliance’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Posted by permission of Linda Kennedy, photographer Butterflies in January? Hard to imagine, but here is proof they do indeed winter in the Sky Islands. Photos were taken by Linda on the 5th of January 2026, in her yard in […]
“Butterflies…flowers that fly and all but sing.” ~ Robert Frost
Three decades of high desert winemaking Dos Cabezas WineWorks turns 30 this year, a significant milestone in Arizona wine country. Since 1995, the Sonoita winery has helped define modern Arizona wine and mentored a new generation of winemakers. From state […]
Dos Cabezas Celebrates 30 Years in Sonoita Wine Country
Reprinted by permission of the Patagonia Regional Times. Author and photographer – Mary Tolena One morning in May, Aaron Mrotek, manager of The Nature Conservancy’s Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, got a big surprise when he opened his email. Mrotek had […]
TNC’s Sonoita Creek Preserve Manager Wins Award
Reprinted by permission of Wine Enthusiast – Author, Naomi Tomky The Arizona sun beats down on Sonoita, its powerful rays crossing the short distance to the small collection of vineyards about 45 minutes from Tucson. Arizona’s first and largest AVA hugs its […]
Get to Know Sonoita, Arizona’s First and Largest AVA
Reprinted by permission of Outside Online.com – Author, Graham Averill Patagonia, Arizona Population: 789 Why I Love It Start in Tucson, then head an hour south (almost to the Mexican border) and you’ll find tiny Patagonia, a former mining town […]
Patagonia, AZ: “#5 on The Top 9 Small Adventure Towns”
Reprinted by permission of the Patagonia Regional Times This year’s County Fair promises to be a spectacular celebration of our agricultural heritage. Under the theme “From Farm to Fair—Celebration of Agriculture,” the fair will showcase the best of local farming, […]
From Farm to Fair: A Celebration of Local Agriculture
Author: Dottie Farrar. Reprinted by permission of the Patagonia Regional Times. Wearing a big old cowboy hat, jeans and boots, Craig Johnson, Wyoming-based author of the popular long-running “Longmire” mystery series, charmed and awed fans who came to meet him […]
The Day ‘Longmire’ Creator Craig Johnson Came to Town
Reprinted by permission of the Patagonia Regional Times, Marion Vendituoli The Town of Patagonia and the Sky Islands Tourism Association have teamed up with the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance (SCVHA) to create and install a 4’ x 3’ sign […]
A Sign of the Times – Santa Cruz Valley Heritage ...
The Sky Islands Tourism Association and the Arizona Small Business Association have partnered to produce this travel-vignette video featuring the area’s attractions and local business owners. Known as “one of the best kept secrets in Arizona,” the Sky Islands include […]