5 Ways to Explore the Sonoran Desert

5 Ways to Explore the Sonoran Desert

CC SunscreensAll About Arizona, cool tips, Desert, Environment, Nature, Travel

With the winter chill behind us, springtime in central Arizona is the perfect time to plan an adventure in the vast beauty of the Sonoran Desert. This year, exploring the desert features not only ideal weather but a bursting display of wildflower blooms. The chance to spot birds, animals and other wildlife also increases, especially as desert reptiles emerge from …

A Brief Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

A Brief Natural History of the Sonoran Desert

CC SunscreensAll About Arizona, Desert, Environment, Fun Facts, History, Nature

Beautiful surroundings are something Arizonans almost take for granted. From our astounding geology to its tenacious ecology, our Sonoran Desert shows us breathtaking beauty and natural wonder. Have you ever wondered what shaped this land? Behind the rock formations, climate patterns, flora and fauna there lies an ancient history that the region is still connected to. Based in part on …

Understanding Vitamin D

Understanding Vitamin D

CC SunscreensEnvironment, Health, Research

Our body needs vitamins to grow, heal and function well. Vitamins permeate our food, where we consume them and let our body absorb them as nutritional content. In fact, vitamins are usually assumed to be obtained through ingestion, from vitamin-enhanced milk and cereal to a daily multivitamin that delivers a complete (or nearly complete) dose of most nutritional requirements our …