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  • thousands of Mexican free tail bats make Phoenix tunnel their summer home
    Natural SurroundingsValley of the Sun

    Thousands of Mexican Free-Tail Bats Make Phoenix Tunnel Their Summer Home

    By Taylor Haynes
    July 17, 2020
    Between May and October, dusk in Arizona brings relief as the relentless sun dips behind the mountains. Near the corner of 40th Street and ...
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  • 5 activities at kartchner caverns
    Natural SurroundingsOnly in ArizonaRecreation

    5 Unmissable Activities at Kartchner Caverns State Park

    By Taylor Haynes
    January 20, 2020
    Miles of winding pathways carved deep into Paleozoic rocks. Dripping stalactites and stalagmites. Hiking trails with panoramic views of the Arizona desert. Fun for ...
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  • Keep centipedes away from your house
    Natural SurroundingsOnly in Arizona

    How to Keep Centipedes Away from Your House

    By Taylor Haynes
    November 11, 2019
    There are enough creepy crawlies in Arizona to keep anyone awake at night: tarantulas, scorpions, you name it – scary bugs are abundant in ...
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  • Dose of HistoryNatural Surroundings

    Palm Trees Aren’t Native to Arizona, So How Did They End Up Here?

    By Taylor Haynes
    May 13, 2019
    Nothing quite says “desert oasis” like a cluster of slender palm trees. They’re found all over the southwest, lining the highway, parks and found ...
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    What Are the Best Arizona Plants for Xeriscaping?

    By Taylor Haynes
    April 26, 2019
    We have to be conscious of how much water we’re using in an arid climate like Arizona’s. Lush, green lawns, while beautiful, are simply ...
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    5 Facts About the Southwest’s Strangest, Smelliest Inhabitant – The Javelina

    By Taylor Haynes
    April 3, 2019
    For many of us who grew up in the Southwest, javelinas — or properly known as peccaries —were a common sight. It wasn’t unusual ...
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  • Dose of HistoryNatural Surroundings

    Get a Dose of Ancient History at Petrified Forest National Park

    By Taylor Holmes
    July 13, 2018
    If you love fossils, ancient civilizations and stunning views, Petrified Forest National Park is for you. While its name implies that you’ll be greeted ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsSouthern ArizonaValley of the Sun

    How to Scorpion-proof Your Home

    By Taylor Holmes
    December 6, 2017
    You may have some scorpion roommates you don’t know about. Our homes are a scorpion’s ideal climate, and many hunker down to hibernate in ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsOnly in Arizona

    Four Deserts, One State

    By Taylor Holmes
    September 11, 2017
    Did you know that Arizona is the only state that contains part of the four North American deserts? The Great Basin, the Chihuahuan, the ...
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  • Natural SurroundingsRecreation

    The World’s Largest Travertine Bridge is Tucked Away Near Payson

    By Taylor Holmes
    July 31, 2017
    Tonto Natural Bridge—the world’s largest travertine bridge–used to be a hidden gem near Payson. In recent years, however, Arizonans and visitors alike have discovered ...
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