An exploration of an old digging in the Santa Rita Mountains includes a visit to the old headquarters for a curious hydraulic mining operation.
Keith Krizan
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Three Years Here
Here are a few things I have learned since becoming an Arizonan. Or Arizonian.
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New Study Focuses on GroundwaterÂ
Scientists are currently conducting a survey of private wells in Sonoita-Elgin. We talked with U of A’s Dr. Jennifer McIntosh about the study and general water issues in the region.
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Rocking Out
A search for local pre-Colombian stone metates (grinding holes) leads to encounters—and finds—of a different kind.
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Project Walkway
Our columnist finds the ancient process of laying down stones to make a flat surface to walk upon to be a pleasantly contemplative one.
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Learning to Struggle Well
Boulder Crest AZ offers support, training, and respite for veterans and first responders and their families at the former Apache Springs Ranch. Meet the people who make it work.
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Notes From the Briefly Underground
The PRT advises that nobody enter abandoned mines or caves without the proper training or equipment. But that’s never stopped our columnist.
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Let’s Go Get Stones: Beyond Alto
Some adventures can be started and completed within the same day. Some, like this one, can take decades to come to fruition.Â
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A Most Mysterious Rock
Our columnist stumbled upon a mysterious rock while out hunting for geodes. What caused those holes?
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Let’s Go Get Stones: Rolling Stones
During these cool and breezy months, I have decided to embark upon a new area of interest: Rock Tumbling. Rockhounding’s afterthought.