On the Moon, there’s evidence of violence everywhere and, from that violence, beautiful shapes and shades have arisen that forever have thrilled the casual observer as well as the astronomer perched on a secluded mountaintop.
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Let’s Go Get Stones: Carr Canyon Quartz
One of the unmitigated joys of rockhounding in southeast Arizona is how often one comes upon the long-ago abandoned remains of a once thriving mining operation.
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Glimpses Into Our Past: The Elgin Community Club, Part 3
This month: The life stories of ECC members Edith Ferris and Nellie Bartlett, plus the decision to allow men to join the Club.
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Garden Guide: Water Wisely
We are facing a drought in the Southwest. Here are some good, guilt-free ways we can use water to support life at this time of year.
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Nature Journeys: Monsoonal Machinations
What other northern parts of the globe have weather patterns similar to our monsoon and how does our resulting flora and fauna compare to theirs?
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Glimpses Into Our Past: The Elgin Community Club, Part 2
Continuing the history of the ECC, begun in the last issue. It’s now 1938, and the clubhouse needs a fireplace…
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Nature Journeys: Spring Bioblitz
One fine April day, binoculars in tow, I set out with the aim of finding, identifying, and appreciating as many species as I could.
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Let’s Go Get Stones: Hunter or Gatherer?
Is it better to be a hunter or a gatherer? What happens when we try to apply logic to the art/science of rockhounding?
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Starstruck: Polaris
Feeling lost? Not quite sure where you’re heading? Spend a few moments finding Polaris, the North Star. It’s worth the minute or two.
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Garden Guides: Lessons From an Aphid Mummy
Nature takes care of the pests in the garden — if you let her.