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  • thousands of Mexican free tail bats make Phoenix tunnel their summer home
    Natural SurroundingsValley of the Sun
    By Taylor Haynes
    July 17, 2020
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    Thousands of Mexican Free-Tail Bats Make Phoenix Tunnel Their Summer Home

    Between May and October, dusk in Arizona brings relief as the relentless sun dips behind the mountains. Near the corner of 40th Street and Camelback Road, it also brings bats – more specifically, 10,000 to 20,000 Mexican free-tail bats. With a chorus of chirping and squeaking, they flap their leathery wings, making frenzied loops and ...
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  • Ostrich festival in Chandler Arizona
    CultureDose of HistoryOnly in ArizonaRecreation
    By Taylor Haynes
    March 13, 2020
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    Ostrich Festival Celebrates Chandler’s Unique History

    Ostriches in Chandler, Ariz. It sounds absurd, but the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. And, turns out, these large, flightless birds are inseparable from this Arizona city’s history. Chandler’s founder was none other than Dr. A.J. Chandler, an engineer, veterinarian and – apparently – ostrich rancher. The doctor thought he could cash in on ...
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  • CultureDose of HistorySmall Town Scene
    By Taylor Haynes
    June 7, 2019
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    Goldfield Ghost Town: Wild West History and Fun for the Family

    Visiting from out of town and looking for an authentic Wild West experience? Need something to do with the kids this weekend? Bored with Phoenix? Maybe you’re just curious about what else southern Arizona has to offer. Look no further than the Goldfield Ghost Town, at the base of the Superstition Mountains right off the ...
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  • Dose of HistoryNatural Surroundings
    By Taylor Haynes
    May 13, 2019
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    Palm Trees Aren’t Native to Arizona, So How Did They End Up Here?

    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 in many of our backyards. The iconic trees are tall and majestic, not even bending with the wind. Though palms are a seeming eternal installation from Phoenix to Los Angeles, the ...
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  • Dose of History
    By Taylor Haynes
    March 19, 2019
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    Who Was Journalist Don Bolles?

    On the morning of June 2, 1976, Don Bolles, a reporter for the Arizona Republic, wrote out a brief note on his typewriter. “John Adamson. Lobby at 11:15. Clarendon House. 4th + Clarendon,” the note said. Bolles never returned to his typewriter. Soon after he left his desk, Bolles was critically injured by an automatic ...
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  • CultureValley of the Sun
    By Andrea Aker
    February 11, 2017
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    Mid-Century Modern Architecture Still Vibrant in Phoenix

    Fans of Mid-Century Modern architecture would be forgiven if Phoenix didn’t immediately spring to mind as being a haven for the movement. However, one of the era’s most prolific and influential architects did most of his work here. Ralph Haver, a California native who moved to Arizona following his service in World War II is ...
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  • Gateway Arch on McDowell Road
    ArtValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    June 17, 2016
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    That Arch Over McDowell Road has a Name and Story

    Since 1991, an odd-looking arch has spanned McDowell Road just east of 16th Street. It's made of structurally reinforced steel and painted with white enamel and, in a way, resembles Roman numerals careening high above the street.
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  • Sip Coffee House & Garage
    Food & DiningValley of the Sun
    By Sam Lowe
    March 14, 2016
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    Shifting from Car Service to Coffee Service

    PHOENIX – In the lengthy list of recycled things, the Sip Coffee & Beer Garage deserves a second look. Located at 3620 E. Indian School Road, the establishment offers food, a full selection of lab coffees, handcrafted cocktails and extensive lists of local beers and wines, on tap or in glass containers.
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  • CultureValley of the Sun
    By Marshall Shore
    December 28, 2015
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    Rusty Warren Starts Sexual Revolution in Phoenix Piano Bar

    Rusty Warren was a comedian who performed in the 50s and 60s at the Phoenix’s Pomp Room. The popular hangout and piano bar was previously located at 16th Street and Camelback. A classically trained pianist, Rusty would tinkle the ivories and welcome guests with witty repartee.
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  • Arizona State Flag
    Dose of HistoryOdd Observations
    By Sam Lowe
    August 8, 2015
    1972
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    Some Random Odd Stuff About Arizona

    Arizona is filled with peculiarities, weird stuff, unusual things, oddities, curiosities and that doesn't even include a state legislature that passed a law naming the Colt .45 as the state's official gun. Here are a few others worth mentioning.
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