A birding story on NPR caught my “ear” the other day. Scott Simon talked with a camp counselor who, along with his campers, had a wonderful bird sighting. It was a brown-backed solitaire and they used an iPod to document it. Listen to the story and see what you think!
Happy weekend!
Entries Tagged as ‘Things to do’
July 31, 2009
Cochise County birding news: first brown back solitaire documented
July 20, 2009
Southwest Wings waives registration fee for select programs
This year the 18th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival’s free programs will be open to the public. The festival will be held in Sierra Vista Aug. 5-9.
Any resident or visitor can attend without paying the $15 festival registration fee. Among the 24 free programs are Cochise County’s National Wildlife Refuges with Bill Radke; [...]
June 25, 2009
Summer and the beauty of fresh veggies
I just came back from vacation visiting my family in southern Indiana. My parents live in the same house I grew up in, and I have fond memories of the summer days when Mom and I would go back to the garden for corn. I held the pan while she plucked the ears from their [...]
June 11, 2009
June events
Arizona heats up in June, but southeastern Arizona has some very cool spots! Check out these events and see why it’s cool to go south in the summer.
June 12-14, GLBT Pride Weekend, Bisbee
Spend the weekend in Bisbee, and celebrate your pride. Three fun days including a street fair, leather and lace ball, pool party, music, [...]
June 3, 2009
National Parks will offer 3 free summer weekends
Your vacation doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Want to see some really cool spots for FREE? The National Park Service announced that it will offer three free weekends this summer on June 20-21, July 18-19 and August 15-16.
Three national parks are in Cochise County. Only one charges an entrance fee. The other [...]
June 1, 2009
Kartchner Caverns discounts start today
Today’s the day! In June, one of Cochise County’s great attractions reduces its tour prices for the summer. See my earlier post for discount details. The park is offering this price through Sept. 4, 2009.
This is a very popular tour, so you’ll probably want to make reservations. Kartchner Caverns State Park is only 9 miles [...]
May 29, 2009
Arizona vacation ideas at Arizona Highways travel show
Are you one of those people who have lived in Arizona but haven’t explored our great state? Now you can go to one single location and find out about the whole state!
Head down to the Phoenix Convention Center for the Arizona Highways Travel Show.
It’s 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, May 20 [...]
May 12, 2009
May events in Cochise County
Memorial Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for something to do for the holiday or the following weekend, check out these events in Cochise County.
May 22-24, Bisbee Gem and Mineral Show, Bisbee
Gems and minerals from many regions will be on display. If you’re a rock hound, this event is for you.
Details: [...]
April 30, 2009
Mother’s Day with your unique Mom
What kind of mom do you have? If she’s not traditional (or even if she is), consider a trip to Cochise County. There are three events that will help you celebrate your unique Mom during Mother’s Day weekend, May 8-10.
Motorcycle Mama
If she’s a biker babe, you and she can motor down to the Border [...]
April 20, 2009
Golf in Cochise County=great deals
Cochise County is known for its Old West, Native American and Military history. But did you know there are seven public golf courses in Cochise County?
With greens fee starting at $20 per person for 18 holes, they’re a great value too! Prices are current as of 4/20/2009. Check with each club for deals including midweek [...]
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