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 […]
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 […]
Campgrounds and picnic areas on the Coronado are nearly as diverse as the people who come to visit. Campsites are available from an elevation of 3,000 feet up to 9,000 feet, offering a year round season of camping opportunities and a full spectrum […]
If spelunking is something you fancy, don’t miss the extraordinary Kartchner Caverns. Discovered by Randy Tufts and Gary Tenen, the caverns are open to the public and offer exquisite formations, including stately totems and cave rafts (small pools with floating […]
Birdwatchers and nature lovers will find much to do at Parker Canyon Lake. At 5,375 feet in elevation, the lake is tucked into rolling hills covered with grasses and oak trees and surrounded by distant mountains. 132-acres are stocked rainbow […]
Join the Raven’s-Way Wild Journeys for exciting Nature Adventures and diverse Sky Islands Tours in Arizona’s majestic Sky Islands – an area that hosts more biodiversity than any other comparable area in the U.S. Here, a myriad of birds, mammals, […]
Surrounded by grassy, oak-dotted hills, some of which are topped with bluffs of limestone, Peña Blanca Lake is a popular recreation spot for visitors from both Nogales, Arizona and Mexico, just across the border. A mountain lake located at around […]
Borderlands Restoration Network (BRN) works to rebuild watersheds, restore habitats, and reconnect land and people in the Arizona/Sonora borderlands. With only 4% of Arizona’s historic rivers flowing, rebuilding watersheds is a critical component to protect all life in the Sky […]
World renown by birding enthusiasts, Patagonia also attracts hundreds of colorful butterfly species which migrate through the area during the warmer months. Built with generous donations from local citizens and organizations, the Patagonia Butterfly Garden, located on the south side […]
When you arrive at Patagonia Lake State Park, a man-made lake, you won’t believe you are in Arizona. Hiking trails, rental boats, campground, day use area and picnic ramadas await you in the Park, which also offers beach access and […]
The Patagonia Area Resource Alliance (PARA) is a volunteer group of community members dedicated to protecting and preserving the Patagonia, AZ area. PARA is a Watchdog organization that critically monitors the activities of industries, such as mining corporations, and the […]
Founded in 2008, A Land In Balance is a non-profit organization committed to sustaining the rich and diverse uses and history of the San Rafael Valley Watershed. It was created to protect and defend the diverse community culture, the long-term economic […]
In years gone by, the town park or town square was a gathering place. A place where festivals were held, music played from the gazebo, and young lovers held hands. In Patagonia, it still is. With its charming gazebo and columns, […]
A southern Arizona oasis for boating, fishing and birding Story credit goes to Scott Craven of the Arizona Republic When the sign suddenly pops up along a two-lane highway carved through Arizona’s wine country, you wonder if it’s a mistake. […]
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 Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of Santa Cruz County’s most sought after 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 […]