Air show in Douglas, AZ!

Wednesday’s air show in Douglas  should be pretty cool! If you’re an aviator or just love airplanes, I hope you’ll join the fun. You can see the precision air acrobatics of Canada’s Snowbirds.
These snow birds are different from what Arizonans usually call ”snow birds.” Instead of people (usually retirees) who come from cold climates to enjoy Arizona’s mild, [...]

Southeastern Arizona has its own astronomy hot spots

MSNBC.com posted a story by Travel + Leisure on the world’s top 10 stargazing destinations. They mentioned places all around the world.. from Chile to China. What? can’t manage a trip to one of those far flung locales?
In southeastern Arizona, Cochise County has some really cool spots to stargaze:
Unfortunately, the Astronomer’s Inn recently closed. Please check [...]

Cochise County Cycling Classic

 
When’s the last time you rode a bicycle for 252 miles in one day?
At 2 a.m. on Oct. 11, 2008, intrepid “ultra cyclists” will start their journeys around Cochise County. The annual Cochise County Cycling Classic has races that range from 45-252 miles. The cyclists will complete them in just that one day!
They’ll start in Douglas [...]

Event marks 150th anniversary of Butterfield Overland Stage

In the 1800s, the Butterfield Overland Stage ran for about 3 years. The route was designed to pass through the southern portion of the United States and carry news from the East Coast to the Western frontier. It did the job.
Mark Twain wrote about the Butterfield Stage in his book, Roughing It. I’m sure it was [...]

“Ghost Town” see the movie or experience ghosts in Cochise County

Ricky Gervais was a guest on the Daily Show Tuesday night promoting his new movie Ghost Town. I’ve been seeing the previews for this movie, and it looks pretty funny. I think Gervais is hilarious. His movie is about how his character gets the ability to see ghosts because he died while having a medical procedure [...]

Dos Cabezas Spirit and Nature Retreat

Are you looking for an escape from the urban jungle? If so, a new bed and breakfast inn in Cochise County may be the place for you.
Guests can enjoy secluded privacy of Dos Cabezas Spirit and Nature Retreat in the Dos Cabezas mountains. Just 14 miles from Willcox, this retreat hosts one party at a [...]

Dress the part in Tombstone

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Have you ever dressed the part to experience Tombstone’s unique culture? In Tombstone, it’s fashionable to dress like the Victorian-era legends that made the town famous. If you forgot to pack your feather boa, cowboy hat or chaps, head down to Big Nose Kate’s Saloon. They’ll provide them, and you can take your picture with a [...]

Plan ahead–October is packed with events!

Cochise County will be jam-packed with events next month. October begins and ends in flight. The Douglas Air Show features the Canadian Snowbirds, and Sierra Vista’s Festival of Color, a gathering of hot air balloons, ends the month. Other events include Rex Allen Days in Willcox, Butterfield Overland Stage Days and Rodeo in Benson, Bisbee’s [...]