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 […]
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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 […]
Patagonia Creative Arts Announces 20th Anniversary
The start of the Patagonia Fall Festival, a celebration of music & art, is fast-approaching. In light of this, we thought it would be a good idea to ask the question, “What is Art?”. According to the dictionary, art is an expression […]
What is Art?
Patagonia Creative Arts Association brings Exhibition on Screen to the Tin Shed Theater EXHIBITION ON SCREEN™ is the originator and pioneer of bringing exhibition-based art films to the cinema. Filmed exclusively for cinema at the exhibitions and on location, this […]
Art Movie Exhibition
Public Invited to Grand Opening of The Benderly – Kendall Opera House After more than a decade of bringing world-class music into private homes in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts (SCFPA) announces the Grand […]
The Opera Comes to Patagonia
We are proud to announce that Jeff Gallemore was the winner of the 1st Annual Sky Islands Photo Contest! Jeff won $100, had his picture featured at the SITA booth during the Fall Festival and will also have his winning […]
Our Photo Contest Winner
“Enjoy a variety of horse activities here in the Sky Islands of Southern Arizona” Horses are an inspiration to many people and are associated with many common symbols such as power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength and freedom. The horse is […]
Horse Activities in Sky Islands Arizona
We want to see your best photos of the Arizona Sky Islands’ region of Sonoita, Elgin and Patagonia. Be as creative as you desire with the photos. You are only limited by your imagination! Send your pictures to [email protected] Deadline to […]
1st Annual Sky Islands Photo Contest
Nogales, Arizona, is a progressive city that has been able to maintain its small town charm, rich traditions, and vibrant culture. The city is the county seat for Santa Cruz County and shares its rich heritage with Nogales, Sonora, its […]
Nogales Arizona
The histories of Patagonia, Sonoita, and Elgin are as colorful as their sunsets and as rich as the ore that came from local mines. Native Americans, Spaniards, Mexicans, ranchers, miners, and Jesuit priests have all inhabited this land over the […]