[meteorite-list] Fw: Happy Birthday Nininger & things to see near Tucson

[JKGwilliam]

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>From: <mailto:arizonakeith at cox.net>Arizona Keith
>To: 
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>Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 12:39 PM
>Subject: Happy Birthyday Ninginger & things to see near Tucson
>
>Hello List
>
>Today's Harvey Harlow Nininger Birthday, Born in 1887 and his spirt lives on.
>So I'd like to wish a Happy Birthday to the spirt of this great meteorite 
>hunter.
>
>Also with the Tucson Show, and the Mayhem party in 3 weeks,  I like to 
>post a list of my favorite things to see and do in Tucson area.
>.
>Kitt Peak National Observatory
>An integral part of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), 
>Kitt Peak National Observatory is located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on 
>the Tohono O'odham Reservation. Home to the world's largest collection of 
>optical telescopes, this national observatory represents eight 
>astronomical research institutions using the facility's twenty-two optical 
>and two radio telescopes. The Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor 
>Center is open to the public daily, with the exception of Thanksgiving, 
>Christmas, and New Year's Day. Visitors can sign up for guided tours or 
>make reservations to stargaze with the Nightly Observing Programs. Entry 
>fee for tours and programs. 950 North Cherry Avenue; (520) 318-8000; 
><http://www.noao.edu>www.noao.edu.
>
>
>Titan Missile Museum - Descend 35-feet underground and get an up-close 
>look at the world's last remaining intact Titan Missile still housed in 
>its silo. Located 25 miles south of Tucson, this once secret, Cold War 
>facility is open for one-hour guided tours leaving every 30 minutes. 
>Walking shoes are required and reservations are suggested. Entry fee. 
>located approximately 25 miles south of Tucson.
> From Tucson take I-l9 south to Green Valley. Take exit 69, Duval Mine 
> Road, and go West 1/l0 mile past La Canada to the entrance, 1580 West 
> Duval Mine Road, Sahuarita; (520) 625-7736; 
> <http://www.pimaair.org>www.pimaair.org.
>
>
>Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Set in 100-acres of the Sonoran Desert, 
>this museum also doubles as a wildlife zoo and botanical garden. Walk more 
>than two miles of paths and get acquainted with the more than 300 desert 
>denizens including javelinas, scorpions, bighorn sheep, rattlesnakes and 
>mountain lions. The natural surroundings also support more than 1,300 
>species of plants native to the Sonoran Desert, which extends from Arizona 
>down to the Gulf of California in Mexico. Entry fee. 2021 North Kinney 
>Road; (520) 883-2702; <http://www.desertmuseum.org>www.desertmuseum.org
>
>For Hikers
>Picacho Peak State Park
>The prominent landmark, Picacho Peak, rises majestically to a height of 
>1,500 feet above the desert floor, with a zigzag trail along the cliffs to 
>the top with great views. The less adventurous stroll along a trail at its 
>base and marvel at the vibrant spectacle of blooming wildflowers which 
>Mother Nature provides every spring. The park is about 35 miles northwest 
>of Tucson just off Interstate 10
><http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/picacho.html>www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/picacho.html
>
>I highly recommend seeing the Grand Canyon and the Red Rock county of Oak 
>Creek and the City of Sedona, several hours drive north, but worth the time.
>
>I'll try again this year to post photos of the Tucson show and Mayhem 
>party, hope to see you all healthy and safe at the party.
>
>Thanks for your time,
>
>Keith Vazquez
>Chandler, AZ