Discovering Wonder and Protecting Wild Places
A Personal Journey from Childhood Awe in the Rockies to a Lifelong Mission to Protect Nature
There is something timeless about mountains and wide open spaces. They call to us in a way that shapes who we are. For me, it began as a little girl growing up in the Rockies, where ...
Where’s the beef? This Queen Creek spot serves up burgers stacked sky-high!
If your fridge is still packed with holiday leftovers and your couch has officially memorized your shape, it’s time for a little post-holiday escape, right here in Queen Creek!
I recently headed to Farmer Boys in Queen Creek, Arizona, ...
Welcome back to Gather & Graze, True Nature Media’s culinary journey celebrating Local Food, Flavor, and Finds! In this post, we explore Tucson’s vibrant Mercado San AgustĂn. Future adventures will take us to even more local gems in the Tucson food scene.
Experience Seis Mexican Kitchen in Tucson, with fresh local ...
Welcome to Gather & Graze
Gather & Graze is our new food review series dedicated to Local Food, Flavor & Finds. We celebrate the restaurants and makers who bring creativity, craftsmanship, and community to the table. Come along as we explore the dishes and stories that ...
Celebrating German American Heritage Through Family, Legacy, and Community
By Bridgette Crosby
German American Heritage Month is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of the strength, values, and sacrifices that built our families and our nation. My ancestors came to America fleeing religious persecution and military ...
By Bridgette Crosby
The beauty of Pinal County, Arizona continues to amaze me. I have lived here for over 20 years and I have not yet gotten tired of exploring the diverse environments found here. Honestly, I don’t think I ever will. Every adventure I find, see and learn something new.
Exploring the Hidden Natural Wonders ...
By Bridgette Crosby
One of the most well known traditions in the US is making New Year's Resolutions. Is this something that you do? And are you successful at it?
I have had limited success with my resolutions in the past, mostly because I get too busy and focus on other things and before you know it, the year is over. According to ...
By Bridgette Crosby
The heat is here and we are sweating. Temperatures are climbing higher here in Arizona. For desert dwellers, that means it is time to pay close attention to your body signals, plan your outings during the early morning hours or late in the cooler temps of night, and make sure you increase your water consumption. Heat kills ...
By Bridgette Crosby
As you know, we have been "re-wilding" our backyard. We continue to work on it a little at a time. We are even growing many of the native plants in the garden, once they are the appropriate size to survive, we plan on moving them to other sections of the yard. Growing native plants takes time and patience as many ...
By Bridgette Crosby
When I think about flowers that symbolize joy, sunflowers are at the top of the list. Sunflowers are easy growers. They grow almost anywhere, tolerate poor conditions well and stand up to the heat of the Arizona sun.
If you plant a sunflower seed and watch it grow, you will see growth almost immediately. The small, ...