The Great Community Get-Together (e.g. 2014 CSHS Homecoming Parade, Oct. 4, 2014
 Winner, Write Stuff Contest, What’s Worth Preserving Category By Barb Owings There is a myriad of things in the community for people to see and enjoy — beautiful scenery, pleasing weather, a variety of animals, great sunsets, local sites such as museums, old buildings with history, local shops that offer a variety of wares from the magnificent to the mundane, restaurants that serve the finest cuisine to...
Lost Towns of the “Jewel”
” Winner, 2014 Write Stuff Contest, What’s Worth Preserving Category By Kraig Randal Nelson The beautiful 26.6-acre Desert Foothills Land Trust preserve, the “Jewel of the Creek Preserve,” just south of the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, is rich with diverse high Sonoran Desert flora and fauna. The cherished bird habitat is nourished by a continual supply of precious water from a...
Saguaro Song
Grand Prize, 2014 Summer Fun Write Stuff Contest by Stephanie Bradley Against a blank, blue sky, the desert siren stands. Stooped by years, and Scarred by fires, The saguaro endures in the vast desert lands. A senna’s pods tremble at her ancient feet, Stirred by a breeze into a rhythmic beat. A woodpecker whispers a desert refrain, As tympanic sages orchestrate a spirited strain. The wind, grown stronger,...
Dog Daze
By Tootsie These days I just don’t seem to have the energy I used to have. It’s because it’s at least 100 degrees outside, for darn sake. Even though the highlight of my day is our morning walk, it’s not much fun anymore unless we get out there EARLY. Otherwise, I’m panting before we reach the halfway mark! Is this what it means to get old? Actually, I think it has a lot more to do with all the things that go on for us dogs...
Thanks to a Peak Team
By Les Conklin I cannot think of a better way to conclude this final printed edition of A Peek at the Peak magazine than to thank the special people who have made it possible to get every issue out on-schedule, while meeting the high-standards expected by our readers. We have been working together since 2003. Readers often comment about the quality layout of the magazine. Sandie McCune, the magazine’s art director, has...
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