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From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Arizona Keith
To: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 12:39 PM Subject: Happy Birthyday Ninginger & things to see near Tucson
Hello List
Today's Harvey Harlow Nininger Birthday, Born in 1887 and his spirt lives on.
So I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to the spirt of this great meteorite hunter.
Also with the Tucson Show, and the Mayhem party in 3 weeks, I like to post a list of my favorite things to see and do in Tucson area.
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Kitt Peak National Observatory
An integral part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), Kitt Peak National Observatory is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Reservation. Home to the world's largest collection of optical telescopes, this national observatory represents eight astronomical research institutions using the facility's twenty-two optical and two radio telescopes. The Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center is open to the public daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visitors can sign up for guided tours or make reservations to stargaze with the Nightly Observing Programs. Entry fee for tours and programs. 950 North Cherry Avenue; (520) 318-8000; <http://www.noao.edu>www.noao.edu.
Titan Missile Museum - Descend 35-feet underground and get an up-close look at the world's last remaining intact Titan Missile still housed in its silo. Located 25 miles south of Tucson, this once secret, Cold War facility is open for one-hour guided tours leaving every 30 minutes. Walking shoes are required and reservations are suggested. Entry fee. located approximately 25 miles south of Tucson.
From Tucson take I-l9 south to Green Valley. Take exit 69, Duval Mine Road, and go West 1/l0 mile past La Canada to the entrance, 1580 West Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita; (520) 625-7736; <http://www.pimaair.org>www.pimaair.org.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Set in 100-acres of the Sonoran Desert, this museum also doubles as a wildlife zoo and botanical garden. Walk more than two miles of paths and get acquainted with the more than 300 desert denizens including javelinas, scorpions, bighorn sheep, rattlesnakes and mountain lions. The natural surroundings also support more than 1,300 species of plants native to the Sonoran Desert, which extends from Arizona down to the Gulf of California in Mexico. Entry fee. 2021 North Kinney Road; (520) 883-2702; <http://www.desertmuseum.org>www.desertmuseum.org
For Hikers
Picacho Peak State Park
The prominent landmark, Picacho Peak, rises majestically to a height of 1,500 feet above the desert floor, with a zigzag trail along the cliffs to the top with great views. The less adventurous stroll along a trail at its base and marvel at the vibrant spectacle of blooming wildflowers which Mother Nature provides every spring. The park is about 35 miles northwest of Tucson just off Interstate 10
<http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/picacho.html>www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/picacho.html
I highly recommend seeing the Grand Canyon and the Red Rock county of Oak Creek and the City of Sedona, several hours drive north, but worth the time.
I'll try again this year to post photos of the Tucson show and Mayhem party, hope to see you all healthy and safe at the party.
Thanks for your time,
Keith Vazquez Chandler, AZ
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