A huge round of thanks goes to the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona for the grant provided to the Sky Islands Tourism Association by the South32 Hermosa Community Fund. The funds will be used over the coming year to keep […]
FYI
Reprinted with his permission For another safe way to explore Arizona beauty, consider a scenic drive. We’ve got some special gems in this state. All officially designated scenic and historic highways are featured in my next book but that won’t […]
Roger Naylor: A Trip To The Sky Islands
Reprinted by permission of Dressed in multi-pocketed beige vests and big hats, a group of elderly tourists gathered on a recent bright spring day at the edge of the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve in southern Arizona. Behind them, a dry-erase board […]
Flash Forward to 21st Century Patagonia
Fascinating work opportunities at Borderlands Restoration Network await those who are interested in supporting Mother Earth. Here are just a few of the new faces they have welcomed this summer: Gianna Martin and Arriana Ochoa, local Patagonians are working at […]
BRN Welcomes New Faces
The Arizona Trail Association recently kicked off a massive undertaking near the town of Patagonia to reroute 32 miles of the Arizona Trail to avoid paved and dirt roads by constructing a safe, scenic path for all non-motorized trail users. […]
FYI: Revamping the Arizona Trail
Per the Borderlands Nursery crew, the coralbean (Erythina flabelliformis) is one of their favorite plants in the nursery. It flowers brilliantly before it leafs out in the hottest/driest time of the year and produces hard, dark red poisonous seeds that […]
In the Borderlands Nursery
World renown by birding enthusiasts, Patagonia also attracts hundreds of colorful butterfly species which migrate through the area during the warmer months. Built with generous donations from local citizens and organizations, the Patagonia Butterfly Garden, located on the south side […]
Patagonia Butterfly Garden
In years gone by, the town park or town square was a gathering place. A place where festivals were held, music played from the gazebo, and young lovers held hands. In Patagonia, it still is. With its charming gazebo and columns, […]
Outdoor Family Fun at the Patagonia Town Park
According to the experts at the Sky Islands Alliance, the Sky Islands we hold near and dear are a magical place indeed. Did you know more than 7,000 species of plants and animals—including over half of the birds in North […]
What ARE the Sky Islands?
As you can see from the photos, the December 12th book presentation gala was a huge success. A rapt “standing room only” crowd enjoyed the book presentation & reading by Peg Bowden, as well as the musical performance by the […]
It was SRO at The Global Arts Gallery
Rooted in the past. Involved in the present. Investing in the future. That’s the way the Dos Palmas owners describe their approach to life and it’s easy to understand why. Rooted in the PAST is a reference to Dos Palmas […]
Dos Palmas Vacation Home Pays It Forward
The shops in Patagonia are getting ready for the 18th annual Art Walk , as evidenced by the recent activity in Global Arts Gallery. Owner Adrienne Halpert is featuring the work of renown area artist, Linda Rosenfield and the artist […]
Getting Ready for the 2019 Holiday Art Walk
The Paton Center just grew, by 5 acres! After 4 years of ongoing work with The Nature Conservancy, Tucson Audubon Society now owns the Paton Creekside Cuckoo Corridor instead of just managing it for TNC. That’s 5 new acres to bird and explore with an […]
Excellent News For Our Local Birders
Get a glimpse of the project the Patagonia Creative Arts Association/Tin Shed Theater has been working on for the Patagonia Fall Festival info tent. PCAA provides much needed art instruction within the Patagonia School district and in addition offers arts-related […]
Patagonia Creative Arts Association in Action
The Tucson Audubon’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds is very happy to report good use of their recently added Little Library! They say that the books are happily coming and going. If you are coming to Paton to check out the […]
The Paton Center Little Library
Mountain biking in the Mountain Empire varies from groomed dirt roads to technical single track. Here are three scenic rides you might like to try. Harshaw Loop This is an easy 13 mile loop that includes pavement and dirt road. […]
3 Scenic Rides in the Sky Islands
This hike is moderately difficult. The trail is the service road to the fire lookout station on the summit of Red Mountain. In years past, this was no doubt one of many mining roads in the Patagonia Mountains, but in […]
Hiking Red Mountain
One of the most beautiful areas to explore on the outskirts of Patagonia is Temporal Canyon which lies to the north between the town and the approach to Mount Wrightson. Take 1st Avenue off Highway 82 just west of the […]
A Hike in Temporal Canyon
This 2.1 mile loop hike is close to downtown Patagonia and takes about an hour, It is an ideal “before-breakfast walk” for anyone staying at the local hotel or bed and breakfast lodgings. Your route follows reasonably level back roads […]
Hiking the Mountain Empire – North Loop 2.1 Miles
IT’S OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY! Here are the achievements and partnerships we will celebrate this year: An Art partnership with the Patagonia Elementary, Middle and High School – that’s five days a week of art classes on campus! The Tin […]