The Gila Monster is a rare sighting as it lives most of it’s life underground in burrows. This venomous lizard is native to the Southwest and can grow up to two feet long. It is quite spectacular to come across a Gila Monster. Be kind because this reptile is a protected species.
Winter Solstice occurs on December 21st and is the shortest day of the year. The Kokopelli in the full moon represents fertility and joy to people native to the four corners area, just as the Winter Solstice symbolizes rebirth and new beginnings.
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Horchata is a sweet, Mexican rice and cinnamon beverage that can be enjoyed warm or over ice. It has global roots that are believed to be brought to Mexico during colonization and also believed to soothe the stomach and aid in digestion.
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In the darkness of fall or winter, you may hear one of the wide variety of owl species in Arizona hunting or mating, even though you may see an owl during the daytime. These fascinating birds helpfully prey on many pests and rodents and are best observed from a distance.
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The bobcat has a large population in the Sonoran Desert. These quiet solitary creatures, twice the size of a housecat with a short tail, are stealthy hunters. Often a bobcat will wander through an urban area, across the front patio, the back yard or sip out of the swimming pool on a hot day. And, yes, they purr.
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Many Arizonans treasure cabin life in the cooler areas of the state, especially during summertime and holidays. Escaping to the cabin keeps friends and family together while enjoying different environments and wildlife.
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Looking For The Yes
Amy Lynn Bumpus Ink and Paper Collage
Has anyone else noticed that yes sometimes seems so much harder to find than no? No can be this big, looming entity. Yes is so much quieter and a bit more elusive. But, once it is found, the gratification is profound. Always looking for the yes.
The Sonoran Desert comes alive in the springtime. Blossoms of all colors vibrantly crown cacti and the landscape as the canyons run with melting snow from the mountains to support new life.
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Slow growing in a squatty tubular shape with spiky ribs, the barrel cactus grow a vibrant array of colorful blooms on their crowns. These sun lovers provide refreshment and joy to the Arizona desert inhabitants.
