4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (346+ words) I recently read an article on Weather.com about a golfer in South Africa who was livestreaming a practice session at a driving range when lightning struck out of the blue. One minute he was reviewing his golf swing, and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (368+ words) When my friend Jon talks about the Grand Canyon, it's never just another vacation destination. It's one of his favorite places in the world. In fact, he once joked that he'd like his ashes scattered there someday. That got me…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (436+ words) I love how everything in the Arizona-Sonora Desert seems to have a multitude of purposes. I also love how hardy and resilient everything is. For example, consider the Yucca plant. Wikipedia.org notes that there are about 50 species of yucca,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (462+ words) Arizona is home to some of the boldest, smartest, and most persistent food thieves in the country. Whether you are hiking, camping, or just trying to keep your dumpsters upright, animals across the state have perfected the art of stealing…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (326+ words) Governor Katie Hobbs visited Sierra Vista this week to meet with leaders from Cochise County, law enforcement, and the military. They talked about border operations, local needs, and Arizona’s efforts to get reimbursed for years of border-security costs. Hobbs focused…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (366+ words) Ringtails are about the size of a house cat and are in the same family as raccoons. They are known for their big eyes, striped tails, and incredible climbing ability. Ringtails are unique mammals, as their back ankles can rotate…...