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/
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
IT’S ALL ABOUT AUTHENTICITY IN THE “ORIGINAL” LAS VEGAS!
by Debbie Stone
From Film History and Ghosts to historic Harvey Houses and Pecos National Historical Park, travel writer Debbie St
BRAVE ERA LUXURY SILK TRAVEL SHEET
From Tanzania to Norway, musician and educator Nichole Alden, “Chief Exploring Officer” at Brave Era, talks with Big Blend Radio about her world travel
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
