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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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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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Tombstone’s rose tree in full bloom
This rose tree covers over 8,000 square feet!
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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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Cochise County: put it on the weather map
If you’ve spent some time in Cochise County, you know that the mountains and grasslands make for some beautiful scenery. Want to share some of those great scenes? Put your photos on the weather map in Phoenix and Tucson! The … Continue reading
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New Best Western hotel open in Douglas, Ariz.
A new Best Western opened in Douglas, Arizona in November. The new hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, business center and 69 rooms, 20 of which are suites. If you’re in the area visiting the John Slaughter Ranch museum or … Continue reading
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Holidays 2009: Fun in Cochise County
So, the holidays are coming up. I’m already planning my Thanksgiving dinner. I’ll make apple pies for my fiance and his family this year. This will be their first taste of those pies. I hope they like them! It reminds … Continue reading
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National Park Service’s free admission July 18 & 19
Don’t forget about the free weekend deals offered at our National Parks this weekend, July 18 & 19, 2009. This will be the second of the three free weekends. The third will happen Aug. 15 & 16. You’ll be able … Continue reading
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Soldiers from Civil War and Indian Wars to be reburied with full military honors
On May 16, 58 soldiers will be reburied at the Southern Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. They served in the U.S. Army in Arizona from 1862 to 1881. The soldiers will be buried in a 19th Century-style military cemetery. The plot … Continue reading
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Bisbee Copper Kings to host vintage baseball May 9
Ever wonder if time travel is possible? It seems it is if you ask a few passionate baseball players in Arizona. They make a regular journey back in time when they play Vintage Base Ball. They are members of the … Continue reading
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