Category Archives: Things to do
Rex Allen Days 2010 in Willcox, AZ
Western fun, Willcox style! Each year, Rex Allen Days honors Willcox’s hometown hero, Rex Allen, who became famous as a singer, cowboy movie star and narrator for Walt Disney Productions. Special guest stars at this year’s Rex Allen Days will … Continue reading
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Hey kids, let’s go to the… saloon?
Relax, folks this is a wholesome saloon. It is brand new to the movie set at Gammons Gulch, just north of Benson. Last year, a movie called “The Gundown” was filmed at Gammons Gulch, here in Cochise County, and the … Continue reading
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July 4th getaway
Looking to get away for July Fourth? Start celebrating early with Benson’s fireworks and Sierra Vista’s talent show on Saturday July 3. Then round out your weekend on July Fourth with coaster races, mucking and drilling contests, softball tournaments, the … Continue reading
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Southwest Wings festival-goers: make reservations early!
If you’re planning to attend the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival, make sure you’re an early bird! A major conference will be held in Sierra Vista at the same time as the festival, so rooms will be in short … Continue reading
Southern Arizona summers: find the cool spots, Part 2
Below are more ideas on how to stay cool in Cochise County and southeastern Arizona. See my earlier post for “part 1″ of how to find cool spots during Arizona’s summers. Dig for cold in Cochise County’s mines. A spot … Continue reading
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Southern Arizona summers: find the cool spots
If you think it’s hot in Arizona in the summer, you haven’t traveled the state much. Here are three ideas for things to do and places to go in southern Arizona to get cool. Go underground. The average temperature inside … Continue reading
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Cochise County events: street dance, motorcycle rally, birding celebration
This weekend, you’ll find lots to do in Cochise County for Mother’s Day. In the serene setting of the Holy Trinity Monastery, you’ll find the annual spring festival. If you’re looking for something with a little more action, try the … Continue reading
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Bisbee baseball autographs
A baseball fan posted photos of an autographed baseball he got from his parents who live in the Warren district of Bisbee. The cool thing is he’s got history in his hands. Someone else commented that there’s a lot of … Continue reading
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Keeling-Schaefer Vineyards to open tasting room March 13
Another new tasting room will open in Willcox on Saturday, March 13, 2010! Rod Keeling and Jan Schaefer of Keeling-Schaefer Vineyards have been renovating the old Willcox Bank and Trust building. Their tasting room will open this week. On Saturday … Continue reading
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Wings Over Willcox 2010
Birders who attended this year’s Wings Over Willcox were treated to a record number of sandhill cranes in Willcox and Cochise County. Rich Glinski gave the keynote on Saturday evening and about 20 of the 45 workshops were sold out! … Continue reading
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