Grand Canyon Skywalk: The Glass Bride at Grand Canyon West - Before the Grand Canyon Skywalk – a $40 million glass and steel structure surrounded by simmering controversy – even opened to the public, it received a huge amount of national and international attention. More...

Out and About on the Playa at Burning Man 2007 - Out there on the playa, away from the arcing grid of cars, tents, motor homes, and DJs, lies a kind of faerie wasteland of art -- a combination of brutal temperatures, alkali dust and images. More...

Indian Mesa Ruin - So Near, Yet So Far - The Indian Mesa ruin, in the Salt River Valley some 40 miles north of downtown Phoenix, is little known and even less visited. It is located within the city limits of Peoria, Arizona, and just outside the city limits of Phoenix.  More...

Protecting your pet in the desert - The desert, with its hot and dry environment, severe seasonal thunderstorms, numerous spiny plants and various venomous creatures, can raise serious challenges for your pets. More...

The Plight Of The Honeybees - While it may not lick your hands and nuzzle your cheek like our ancient friend, the dog, the honeybee may top the list as the earliest domesticated animal. For millennia, it has motivated us with its discipline... More...

River Otter, The Clown Of The Western World - The river otter has a full charge of charisma. Dark-coated, streamlined and graceful, it celebrates its very existence. More than perhaps any other animal of the desert Southwest, it makes a game of life. More...

Fruit and Beans Salad with Breaded Pork Chops - Odd mixes have always been an attraction for me. This is one of my unusual combination recipes. More...