TRAIL OF 100 GIANTS IN SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST
Guests from Sequoia Tourism Council include: Denise Alonzo – Sequoia National Forest, Sandy Blankenship – Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Donn
EXPLORING THE PRESIDIO, SAN FRANCISCO’S BEST-KEPT SECRET
By Joelle Machia “Wanderers Compass”
For years, I explored San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, and wandering iconic neighbo
BEAUTIFUL & BIODIVERSE PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK
Listen to the Big Blend Radio interview with Park Ranger Elizabeth Hudick, who discusses Pinnacles National Park’s incredible ecological bio
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
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
SPRING IN CALIFORNIA’S SEQUOIA COUNTRY
ON BIG BLEND RADIO: From experiencing the world-famous giant sequoia trees, wildflowers, waterfalls, and the reopening of Crystal Cave, to exploring cha
