AJO, ARIZONA
Gateway to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Flanked by the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife refuge on the west, and Tohono O’odham Indian Reservation to the east, Ajo is a small histo
SOUTHERN ARIZONA’S EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY
From Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday to the Apache Indian Raids, listen to Jim Gressinger’s Big Blend Radio segment, where he shares true stories of Southern
EXPLORING ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT
A Unique Sonoran Desert Park
By Eva Eldridge
The early morning light softens the landscape making the beauty of the area seem unreal. I love drivi
16 Must-Visit Parks & Trails, Historic Sites & Side Trips on the Arizona & San Diego Portion of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Compiled by Lisa D. Smith & Nancy J. R
SOUTHERN ARIZONA ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS
Check out our Southern Arizona archive list of articles, radio interviews and videos that were featured in Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Spirit of Am
Tubac to Tucson
Established in 1752 as a Spanish Presidio, Tubac is a vibrant and historic art village that features an eclectic collection of galleries, boutique shops, restaurants and bars, and u
Tucson to Casa Grande
Sprawled across the high desert valley and surrounded by four mountain ranges, Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona. Known as ‘The Old Pueblo’, the area is known for
Gila Bend to Yuma
Named for the big bend in the Gila River, this popular resting spot for travelers sits at a crossroads with Phoenix to the Northeast, Tucson in the East, San Diego to the West, and
Yuma to Borrego Springs
Known as the “The Gateway to the Great Southwest”, and home to the beautiful lower Colorado River, Yuma is a popular destination for winter sun-seekers as well as a year-ro
ORGAN PIPE CACTUS NATIONAL MONUMENT
Located in Southern Arizona on the border of Mexico and the Tohono O’Odham Nation, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is a world biosphere reserve known for havi
JUAN BAUTISTA DE ANZA NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL – ARIZONA
The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is a 1,200 mile auto and recreation trail that commemorates the route followed by the
