(nr Sonoita AZ) Las Ciénegas National Conservation Area had scenery that was similar to Buenos Aires. Lots of rolling hills with tall grass and mesquite trees. Just to the south of the preserve, near the town of Elgin, were vineyards of Arizona’s largest wine country. Besides checking out the area, I was interested to see […]
(Patagonia AZ) The charming small town of Patagonia was once a mining and cattle ranching center. The mines left, but ranching in the area remains. It had a laid-back vibe with many buildings retaining their old west style. The downtown had a regular food market and one offering organics, a bakery, a coffee shop, saloon, […]
(Tumacácori AZ) Misión de San José de Tumacácori was founded by Father Kino, a Jesuit priest, in 1691 along the Santa Cruz River to convert the Tohono O’odham natives. There was a museum, gift shop, and gardens built by the park service in the 1930s. On the grounds was the main church, mortuary and cemetery, […]