FOLLOWING THE BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND MAIL ROUTE
Fort Bowie, Arizona to Anza-Borrego, California
A Love Your Parks Tour Story by Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid
Glynn Burrows, historian and owner
PUBLIC ART AT SWAMI’S BEACH PARK
Swami’s Easter Island Head Statue & Surfing Memorial
A ‘Love Your Parks Tour’ Public Art Story by Lisa D. Smith and Nancy J. Reid, assigned by contemporar
SUMMER FUN IN CALIFORNIA’S SEQUOIA COUNTRY
Located in the heart of Central California’s valley region, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Mo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
