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
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
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
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
REFLECTIONS FROM MY WALK ACROSS AMERICA
By Jim Ostdick, author of ‘Palomino Nation: My 2016 Crazyass Walk Across America’
On Big Blend Radio Jim Ostdick discusses his new book R
NICK COLLIER: NATIONAL PARKS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE SUCCESS INSIDER
Big Blend Radio conversation with recent Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park artist-in-residence Nick Collier, and Tanya Ortega ̵
CLASSICAL PIANIST HUNTER NOACK IN HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK
On Big Blend Radio, acclaimed classical pianist, composer and producer Hunter Noack, discusses how his music connects people with natur
PLEIN AIR PAINTING
By Victoria Chick, contemporary figurative artist and early 19th & 20th century print collector
Victoria Chick, New Mexico-based contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/
19TH CENTURY ART AROUND THE WORLD
By Victoria Chick, contemporary figurative artist and early 19th & 20th century print collector
The 19th Century was a worldwide period of change. It was the f
This discussion on Big Blend Radio, focuses on How to Put The “I” Back In Community through Responsible Tourism, and a focused plan that utilizes the 8 Keys of Excellence.
After years o
LOVE YOUR PARKS TOUR T-SHIRTS
Celebrate Your Parks and Support the Love Your Parks Tour, National Parks Arts Foundation and The Independence Fund
World champion horse trainer Christy Wood along with
PUTTING YOU IN THE PICTURE
Dioramas, Cycloramas, and the Painters Philippoteaux
By Victoria Chick, contemporary figurative artist and early 19th & 20th Century Print Collector
Artist Victoria Ch
