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Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive

The Salt River Canyon near our home in Globe, Arizona is a sight to see. There is a scenic drive that takes you through amazing viewpoints of the canyon and...

Salt River Canyon Scenic Drive

The Salt River Canyon near our home in Globe, Arizona is a sight to see. There is a scenic drive that takes you through amazing viewpoints of the canyon and...

Know Your Turquoise: Royston

Know Your Turquoise: Royston

Today we'll discuss Royston Turquoise: Where it comes from, what it looks like, and why it's one of the most popular turquoise varieties for both jewelers and collectors. The Nevada...

Know Your Turquoise: Royston

Today we'll discuss Royston Turquoise: Where it comes from, what it looks like, and why it's one of the most popular turquoise varieties for both jewelers and collectors. The Nevada...

Southwestern American Indian Women and Pottery

Southwestern American Indian Women and Pottery

American Indian pottery has been primarily viewed as a woman's art for thousands of years. Their pottery has both utilitarian and ceremonial value, as the physical handling of the pottery...

Southwestern American Indian Women and Pottery

American Indian pottery has been primarily viewed as a woman's art for thousands of years. Their pottery has both utilitarian and ceremonial value, as the physical handling of the pottery...

Spotlight on Spiny Oyster Jewelry

Spotlight on Spiny Oyster Jewelry

One of things we love most about living in the southwestern United States are the ubiquitous bright colors. Be it pottery, spring wildflowers, turquoise skies and glorious sunsets; even our...

Spotlight on Spiny Oyster Jewelry

One of things we love most about living in the southwestern United States are the ubiquitous bright colors. Be it pottery, spring wildflowers, turquoise skies and glorious sunsets; even our...

Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures Nature

Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures ...

While the nearest most of us have been to a safari is by way of a David Attenborough program, we can acknowledge that Nature boasts an abundance of spectacular animals,...

Wild Animals in the House: Copper Art Captures ...

While the nearest most of us have been to a safari is by way of a David Attenborough program, we can acknowledge that Nature boasts an abundance of spectacular animals,...

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of Turquoise Jewelry

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of T...

Here in Arizona, turquoise is a familiar and ubiquitous sight; you'll see this clean and serene color on beaded necklaces worn by women shopping the Farmers Market in Apache Junction;...

Touched by Turquoise: The Universal Appeal of T...

Here in Arizona, turquoise is a familiar and ubiquitous sight; you'll see this clean and serene color on beaded necklaces worn by women shopping the Farmers Market in Apache Junction;...