October 2nd, 2010 by Mike Hug
When there is no full moon, Cochise County Arizona is well known for the dark skies that are available for stargazing. Southeastern Arizona has many large telescopes that are located in and around Tucson. Kit Peak and Mount Graham are two locations that are operated by the University of Arizona and others. Many areas of southeastern Arizona have light ordinances to limit the potential of light pollution and so glare from lights is minor. This enhances the viewing opportunities for both the amateur and professional astronomers.
For amateur astronomers, Cochise County is a good place to start viewing the night sky with just the naked eye.
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Tags: Astronomer's Inn, Cochise County Star gazing, Down By The River, SE AZ observatory, Sky Watcher's Inn, Skywatcher's Inn, Star gazing
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August 3rd, 2010 by Mike Hug
Southeastern Arizona is noted for the monsoons that occur during July and August. Here at Down By The River B and B there is a lot of monsoon activity and with that rainfall and thunderstorms the lightning strikes can be incredible to watch. Some even hit so close to us that you see the bright flash at the same time that you hear the thunder. You don’t even have time to say anything and your overpowered by the noise of the thunder and the reverberation that happens afterwards.
I recently had a guest here for the second year in a row and he enjoys taking photographs of the storms in this area and other locations in Arizona. While he was here this time he was filming when the lightning struck a tree in the river.
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July 14th, 2010 by Mike Hug
THE DINING ROOM TABLE
Many guests have asked us the history of the dining room table that is located at Down By The River B and B. It is a little drama all in itself actually. After Barb and I had decided to open a B and B, she went out shopping for items to put into the place. One thing she wanted was something that stood out and made a statement. Barb didn’t want anything that you could walk into any furniture store and find. It had to be different. One Saturday, as was her normal schedule, she went out scrounging yard sales in Phoenix and the surrounding areas and then off to antique stores
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Tags: BnB breakfast, Lodging, Romantic SE AZ b n b, SE AZ b and b, SE AZ b n b
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July 4th, 2010 by Mike Hug
July brings the monsoons to Southeastern Arizona after the heat up in southwestern and central Arizona. The rains come in down pours and the desert turns green with new growth unlike the central and western part of the state. The temperatures moderate with the storms and it isn’t unusual to be able to sit outside and enjoy a meal or snack while watching the show with temperatures in the 8Os, at least 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix.
Southeastern Arizona is at a higher elevation,
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June 24th, 2010 by Mike Hug
Are you thinking about attending Helldorado days in Tombstone?
Tombstone’s Helldorado Days dates back to 1929, the 50th anniversary of the founding of the town. There are a lot of activities at the town for the weekend of the 15th to the 17th of October. There is a parade, street entertainment, a carnival and many other things to do. Just looking at all the people that are dressed in period outfits is something to see.
If you look for lodging you will find that many of the hotels and B and B’s in Tombstone are close to being fully booked for this festival. Down By The River B and B is an alternative lodging solution to consider. Down By The River is within 20 minutes of Tombstone in the town of St. David and will allow you to relax from the hustle and bustle of the day. We will become booked full during this period, so don’t be disappointed and not have anywhere to stay because you tried booking later in September.
Tags: cowboys, Helldorado Days, historic, re-enactments, Tombstone
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