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Greetings!
  
We're here in Tombstone, Arizona, where we've experienced historic re-enactments and wild-west saloons, and seen Boothill Graveyard, the largest rose tree in the world, museums, and hiked through the nearby Coronado National Memorial. Next up, we're off to Yuma Crossing National Heritage area, which will be Park #10 of our Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units!


Today we give a 'Hi-Five' to New Mexico's Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Reba White Williams' mystery novel RESTRIKE, Cynthia Johnston's herbal health tips for men, a fascinating interview about the drug kingpin 'Black Caesar', and Jeri McNabb's tasty cranberry pasta recipe! Plus, Priscilla our pink sock monkey travel mascot, has a new blog and video all about her fun in Silver City, New Mexico!

 

You can also keep up with all our upcoming  Big Blend Radio Shows and Big Blend Spirit of America Tour of all 401 National Park units by following us on Twitter and Facebook. 

Have a Great Day!   
    

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith 

Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:
"The most perfect guide is nature. Continue without fail to draw something every day." ~ Irving Stone
 
This Just In:

GilaCliff Dwellings National Monument - With a fertile valley, abundant wildlife, and a water source, it is easy to understand why several different groups of people have lived in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness area for thousands of years. 

Mystery Read: Restrike -
Money and murder go hand in glove in the rarified art world of Reba White Williams's exciting first novel.

 
Herbal Health for Men -
Herbalist Cynthia Johnston discusses various health issues for men, especially those related to hormone health.

 

This delightful salad recipe is from Jeri McNabb, the excellent cook at Anne Lang's Emporium in Three Rivers, California.

Interview: Black Caesar - Journalist Ron Chepesiuk, retired DEA Lew Rice and retired marshal Dave O'Flaherty, discuss Frank Matthews, history's first African American drug kingpin, who jumped bail in New York City in 1973, with $15-20 million and a beautiful girlfriend. 

 

BIG BLEND RADIO
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- This episode airs live from the Landmark Lookout Lodge in Tombstone, Arizona! Featured guests : Anita Badertscher - Tumacácori National Historical Park; Katy Hooper - Coronado National Memorial; MaryAnn Marlar & Greg Bond - Vicki's Eatery in Silver City, NM; and writer Eva Eldridge; plus, hear about the Wyatt Earp Theater, Rose Tree Museum, Big Nose Kate's Saloon, and more in Tombstone! Show Airs Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET!  
 
 
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