But the two come together this weekend, when that southern Arizona military burg hosts the Southwest Wings Birding Festival . Despite its name, the gathering actually takes in a wide range of regional inhabitants, with lectures, exhibits, field trips and programs on everything from bats and bugs to snakes and wildflowers. Entomologists, birding devotees and herpetologists will all gladly share their desert expertise. S. Highway 92.
Drive time is approximately one hour.
Travel east on I-10, turning south on Exit 302. Space is limited, with reservations required for some programs. For details, call 579-0303. The San Antonio native has given a distinctive voice to lovely music ranging from corridos and conjunto to folk, country and western swing. She just wrapped up a European tour, and earlier this year performed at the White House.