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Southwest of Camp Verde along Salt Mine Road are some low, bright white mounds — evidence of rock salt deposits, found in bands up to 60 feet thick in the Verde Formation.
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Aquatic animals spring to life when rainwater collects in the sandstone potholes of the Colorado Plateau’s high deserts. These temporary pools range from a few inches to 50 feet deep and may last only a short while before they evaporate.
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Unlike their nearest relatives, zone-tailed hawks display slightly V-shaped wing postures and rock from side to side when soaring. That’s the same way turkey vultures soar.
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Over half of venomous snake bites in the U.S. occur due to improper handling or attempts to kill rattlesnakes. So, learning how to safely deal with these animals is important.
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Over 100 years ago, a scientist theorized that three of Earth’s longer cycles could explain long-term climate changes. These are called the Milankovitch cycles.
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Juneteenth observes the date in 1865 when enslaved African Americans were freed in Texas. But Black motorists well into the 20th century still experienced segregation and discrimination.
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Arizona’s share of the National Old Trails Road was the first transcontinental route for newfangled motorcars, envisioned in 1912, as a wave of automobile popularity engulfed America.
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June is the month for roses and the Territorial Women’s Rose Garden in Prescott has nearly 300 varieties. Collectively, they honor the women who lived in and helped shape the Arizona territory before it became a state.
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The Grand Canyon is a big place and capturing it on one geologic map was a big job. A new exhibit at the Museum of Northern Arizona tells how that map was made and why it’s called the "Dragon Map."
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The Southwest is well known for its deserts, but coniferous forests exist, especially in rare regions known as “sky islands.” These are isolated mountain ecosystems that reach 6,000 feet in elevation or more, surrounded by a sea of desert.