The next generation of monarch butterflies is emerging at the Paton Center! And they need our help. Without milkweeds throughout their spring and summer breeding areas in North America, monarchs would not be able to produce the successive generations that […]
Written by Louie Dombroski, Tucson Audubon’s Paton Center for Hummingbirds Birder-in-Residence. Migration has subsided at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds, and now baby birds of resident species such as Abert’s Towhees and Song Sparrows have left their nests and are […]
Construction has been completed this spring on Phase 2 of the Train Track Trail (TTT) that now connects the town of Patagonia with the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) at Casa Blanca Canyon. The TTT was originally envisioned by Betsy […]
Enjoy a few of the birds captured by the talented John Comé. You can see more of our feathered friends in the “Here Come The Birds” album.
Reprinted by permission of the Tucson Audubon Society With temperatures still often dipping into the 20’s just before sunrise at the Paton Center, it’s encouraging to see a few signs of spring. The Curve-billed Thrasher has replaced its whisper song […]
A trip to Patagonia would not be complete without a visit to the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. Dedicated to the celebration and conservation of hummingbirds—and all of southeast Arizona’s astounding biodiversity—through recreation, education, and sustainable living. The Patons Wally and […]
Mountain biking in the Mountain Empire varies from groomed dirt roads to technical single track. Here are three scenic rides you might like to try. Harshaw Loop This is an easy 13 mile loop that includes pavement and dirt road. […]
The Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of Santa Cruz County’s most sought out birding hot spots. Owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, it is actually one of the best bird watching havens in the Southwest. This lush riparian area provides […]
Just three miles outside of Patagonia is one several places in the area to access to the historic Arizona Trail, which runs Mexico to Utah. Take Harshaw Road east of Patagonia about 3 miles, until you see the Arizona Trail […]
Article written by Dina Mishev and published by Arizona Guide No matter if you’re new to birding or are an avid birder looking to check rare species off your life list, Patagonia is your place. It’s not just because birds outnumber people in Patagonia […]
This hike is moderately difficult. The trail is the service road to the fire lookout station on the summit of Red Mountain. In years past, this was no doubt one of many mining roads in the Patagonia Mountains, but in […]
One of the most beautiful areas to explore on the outskirts of Patagonia is Temporal Canyon which lies to the north between the town and the approach to Mount Wrightson. Take 1st Avenue off Highway 82 just west of the […]