Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Dave Wilson [dropcap]N[/dropcap]ature and landscape photographer Dave Wilson believes that many people who live in Arizona—himself included—often take saguaros for granted. “People who come from other parts of the country must think that saguaros look like plants from another planet,” he says. “They are the most bizarre things. When…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Robert Elenbaas [dropcap]E[/dropcap]xperiencing the beauty of nature first-hand has an unparalleled positive impact on cognitive functioning, emotional wellbeing and other dimensions of mental health. A scholarly article published last summer by the American Association for the Advancement of Science provided points of consensus across the natural, social and health…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Matt Wilczek [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he holidays may officially be over but that does not necessarily mean that the magic of the season is completely gone just yet. Those of us in the North Valley may recall waking up to a winter wonderland one morning last February. The rare event of snowfall…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Michael Wilson [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Arizona air is finally becoming a bit chillier, we are surrounded by colorful lights that signify the holidays are officially upon us. Believe it or not, the use of lights during the Christmas season actually predates the celebration of the holiday itself. Scandinavian and Germanic…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Adrienne McLeod [dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust as the colors of leaves signify the arrival of fall, the pretty plumage of many of our state’s desert birds creates a magnificent mosaic through which we can appreciate autumn in Arizona. Many of these birds blend in with the landscape as a means of protection…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Bruce Taubert [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ildlife photographer Bruce Taubert knows better than most people that stumbling around in the desert is not easy at night. “There are things that stick you and things that bite you out there,” Taubert says. “The coyotes are howling, the owls are hooting and the rattlesnakes are…
Writer Joseph J. Airdo Photography by Paul Gill [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t first glance, spring is the season that possesses the greatest symbolic significance. The blooming flowers and greener grass indicate the concepts of rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal. But upon closer examination, autumn may hold a more substantial message. Any Arizonan who has ever traversed our spectacular state…