Will Tiger Woods return to golf in Tucson, Arizona?

There have been many articles about whether Tiger Woods will make his return to golf at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship here in Tucson. It would be a great place to make his entrance back into golf. Complete opposite of the well attended and wild Phoenix Open (at least the 16th hole).

This tournament in Tucson has restricted ticket sales and a quiet crowd. The Tucson fans would be there to watch golf.

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Catalina State Park Wildlife Exhibit

Gila Monster

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Catalina State Park hosted a Wildlife Exhibit yesterday, that featured gila monsters, a ringtail and coatimundi, and various species of snakes.

Temperatures are warming up and we are already noticing butterflies, bees, and reptiles returning to the desert. We have seen these venomous gila monsters in Ventana Canyon and the Catalina Foothills. And while they often move slow, we have seen them turn on a dime and run faster than we ever thought they could. So, while a treat to see, always keep a safe distance.

Neighborhood Bird Watching – Aviatlas.com

Neighborhood Watch

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One of our favorite sites to document birds we observe is Aviatlas.com. You can create your own “bird hot spot” in your neighborhood. As you log sightings, it creates a “distribution” of various bird species and when they come through.

Aviatlas records all data in a scientifically rigorous manner to insure it’s usefulness for future research and studies.

Some of our favorite birding areas in Arizona include Tucson, the Santa Cruz Valley, Cochise County, Payson, and Flagstaff.

Visit Aviatlas.com.

Great food at Buffalo Bistro in Copper Country Antiques in Tucson

TucsonMenu.com – Buffalo Bistro

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If you are looking for a new place to eat some delicious homemade food, try Buffalo Bistro at Copper Country Antiques in Tucson. We recently stopped by for Tortilla Soup and a sandwich, and they were delicious!

Click Here to see the Buffalo Bistro MENU and Here to see pictures of the bistro.

They are located inside of Copper Country Antiques – 5055 East Speedway Boulevard – Tucson, Arizona 85712-4736. Corner of Speedway and Rosemont. Call 520-326-2663 to place your take out order, or to arrange for catering. You may also make reservations for special Tea Parties with Amelia Grey’s Tea Garden.

Waterfall at Sabino Canyon

Waterfall at Sabino Canyon

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We were out at Sabino Canyon recently and were able to see a waterfall at the last tram stop. The Sabino Canyon stream was flowing swift and high over all bridges. The tram was able go over each. While walking and hiking were limited because of water flows, it did provide some rare sites for those riding on the tram, like this incredible waterfall.

For more Sabino Canyon photos – CLICK HERE, and for more information on Sabino Canyon or other local Tucson recreation favorites, visit TucsonMenu.com.

Catalina State Park – An Arizona Treasure

Catalina State Park

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Catalina State Park, is 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams where you can camp, picnick, hike and bird watch. More than 150 species of birds call this park home.

There are magnificent giant saguaro cactui and today the streams were flowing swiftly. You can ride you bike on road or on trails, and it is a great place to walk your dog.

Enjoy some of our photos taken today in this beautiful park by CLICKING HERE.

www.TucsonMenu.com - Catalina State Park, Oro Valley-Tucson, AZ

Tucson sunset tonight

Tucson Sunset

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Another one of Tucson’s beautiful sunsets tonight. While no camera can do them justice, we have tried to capture those we see.

CLICK HERE to see some of our “Tucson Sunsets“.

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Old “El Rancho Robles” Dude Ranch in Oracle, AZ

Old “El Rancho Robles” Dude Ranch in Oracle, AZ

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We recently drove out to Oracle, Arizona (North of Tucson) and visited this old 1930’s Dude Ranch – “El Rancho Robles”.

While the great room does not have the baskets and rugs that you see in this old photograph, it still has the wonderful big fireplace.

We had the privilege of sitting in the “great room” of this historic old ranch and were granted permission to walk the grounds. Some rooms are rented as apartments and some as guest casitas.

The architecture is interesting and it’s shady grounds with running stream brings in an abundance of birds.

It may one day be on the Historic Register. Looking through the old pamplet (pdf), it looked like a place that offered great vacation experiences.

View more photos and other photos of Oracle, Arizona by CLICKING HERE.

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La Petite Gallery in Tucson, Arizona

La Petite Gallery

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The newly opened La Petite Gallery is located inside of Copper Country Antiques
5055 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85712-4736
(520) 326-0167

Love Plants? Then visit Arizona Botanical Gardens

Prickly Pear Cactus

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If you love cacti, like this heart-shaped prickly pear cactus, then you will love Arizona’s Botanical Gardens.

Some great places to visit include Tohono Chul Park, Sedona Botanical Gardens, Desert Botanical Garden, Tucson Botanical Garden, The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, and the Arboretum at Arizona State University.

Click Here for more Arizona Botanical Garden information.