Summer is the perfect time to cool off and enjoy our almost year-round sunshine by the lake or pond. Whether you love boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, or the beauty of a sparkling water oasis in the desert, there are many large lakes in the Valley of the Sun for you to enjoy with your […]
Butterflies and Wildflowers – Spring Blooms in the Sonoran Desert
When spring bursts to life in the Sonoran Desert, it doesn’t hold back. Mother Nature paints with every color available in her palette to bring to life an abundance of wildflowers and butterflies throughout the landscape. Many of these places can only be found by pulling on your hiking shoes and hitting the trail. But […]
Take a Kid Fishing! Great Information for Fishing in Arizona
[Published in the February 2018 edition of the Deer Valley Times} You’ve heard the old adage, “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for life.” Well, it’s a great time of year in Arizona to take your kids out to teach them to […]
The Zoo Review! The Five Best Zoos and Wildlife Parks in Arizona
[Published in the November 2017 edition of the North Tatum Times} One of our favorite things to do as a family when the weather cools off is to visit the zoo. Any zoo. Every zoo. It’s a great way to get outside, enjoy the weather and see nature and wildlife in action. Arizona has some outstanding […]
Enhance Your Kid’s Education with These Fun Places to Visit in Phoenix
[As published in the September 2017 edition of In The Zona] School is back in session! Help foster your kids’ love of learning and interest in science with fun, science-based places to visit for the whole family. Here are some excellent museums that educate and stimulate learning, while also being interesting and highly entertaining for […]
Ladybugs!
A Facebook compadre in the Sonoran Desert Wildlife group took these photos in the Bradshaw Mountains several weeks ago. He said, “the lower peaks all had huge colonies of ladybugs on the north side of every rock!” Awesome ladybug photos!!! – mambug
Ladybug on the Web! Attending the 2017 Arizona Get Outdoors Expo at West World
Look the photo I found on the internet! Ladybug attended the Arizona Get Outdoor Expo last year with Mamabug and Papabug, and is now on their home page. We love the Outdoor Expo – it’s a great way to find out about outdoor activities and opportunities all over Arizona. There are tons of fun activities for kids […]
Turkey Vulture – Mountainside Neighbors in Ladybug’s Hood
I walked outside Saturday afternoon and glanced up to see a giant Turkey Vulture sitting on the wall of our backyard! Apparently our yard has become a sanctuary for large birds of prey. We still get nightly visits from our Great Horned Owl friends (aka, Athena and Apollo), but this guy came to say hello […]