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  • Ostrich festival in Chandler Arizona
    CultureDose of HistoryOnly in ArizonaRecreation

    Ostrich Festival Celebrates Chandler’s Unique History

    By Taylor Haynes
    March 13, 2020
    Ostriches in Chandler, Ariz. It sounds absurd, but the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. And, turns out, these large, flightless birds are inseparable ...
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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 HistoryOdd ObservationsOnly in Arizona

    The Tucson Artifacts are the Southwest’s Greatest Hoax

    By Taylor Haynes
    April 18, 2019
    Imagine stumbling across 31 lead objects in the middle of the Arizona desert. The objects are heavy, include swords, crosses and religious paraphernalia, and ...
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  • ArtNorthern ArizonaOnly in Arizona

    Dreaming of the Future at Arizona’s Ambitious Arcosanti

    By Taylor Haynes
    March 2, 2019
    A collection of angular, concrete structures cling to the edge of a ravine in Yavapai County, Arizona. Circular windows look out over the arid ...
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  • Northern ArizonaOnly in Arizona

    McDonald’s Arches Take a Different Hue in Sedona

    By Taylor Holmes
    February 8, 2019
    When driving by this Sedona McDonald’s, you might do a double take when you see the restaurant’s famous arches. Instead of the typical golden ...
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  • Only in ArizonaSmall Town Scene

    What’s the Story of Christmas, AZ?

    By Taylor Holmes
    December 4, 2018
    While its name is festive, Christmas, AZ is far from it these days. Now a ghost town with just a few residents, the small ...
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  • ArtOnly in ArizonaSouthern Arizona

    Tiny Works of Art Take Center Stage at Tucson’s Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

    By Taylor Holmes
    November 2, 2018
    You’ll feel like a giant at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures in Tucson. This museum highlights the incredible, intricate artistry of miniatures, ...
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  • Only in Arizona

    Giant Binocular Telescope Watches the Sky Near Safford

    By Taylor Holmes
    October 15, 2018
    Near Safford, a giant telescope looks into the depths of the universe from Mount Graham. Officially known as the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory (LBTO), ...
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  • Odd ObservationsOnly in ArizonaSmall Town SceneSouthern Arizona

    “The Thing” Gets a New Home, Alien Companions

    By Taylor Holmes
    August 29, 2018
    The Thing, a mysterious tourist attraction 17 miles east of Benson, has a new home! Bowlin Travel Centers, which owns the property, recently completed ...
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