By Sunsites Land Rush on February 11, 2009 9:30 AM
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"If Saturday night's VIP opening was any indication, Benson
residents are in for a treat as Gracie's Station, a new restaurant on
State Route 90, officially opens its doors to the public this week. With more than 150 guests, Maggie McEnery, owner of Gracie's, her
family, architects, city officials and construction workers celebrated
the completion of the 12,000-square-foot restaurant. Mayor Mark Fenn said after touring the facility that it was going to be a great addition to the Benson community. 'The facility was very nice and will be appreciated by the
residents," Fenn said. "The food and service were excellent and
hopefully an indication of how it will be run. I think the McEnery
family made a good investment and has done a great job for our
community.' The new restaurant will bring more upscale dining to not only
travelers along Interstate 10 and SR-90, but also to Benson residents." -Thelma Grimes Located just 20 miles away from Sunsites, Gracie's Station will surely be a welcome addition to the growing South-Eastern Arizona community.
By Sunsites Land Rush on January 14, 2009 7:17 AM
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Visit the winter home of more than 30,000 sandhill cranes in Willcox,
Arizona, just 30 miles away from Sunsites, and witness their epic dawn flight.
The Event. Each year, the Wings Over
Willcox Birding & Nature Festival (WOW) takes
place during January's Martin Luther King weekend. While the cranes are
the stars of the show, the festival offers tours and educational programs
that also explore photography, geology, archeology, history, botany,
agriculture and ranching. Visit the Web site to review the seminars and
tours that interest you and your family. Reserve early.
Just for kids. Children
can explore a nature expo in the community center, which features
educational booths, live animal displays, and a wide variety of vendors
with nature-related crafts and activities. Free seminars on various topics
are offered throughout the day.
Be prepared. Mornings are
cold with temperatures dipping well below freezing. (Think 15 degrees
Fahrenheit.) Wear gloves, hats and layers. Rain is unlikely, but possible.
Bring your camera.
Where to stay. The WOW Web
site lists most available , lodging options
including chain motels, local B&Bs and guest ranches. Top pick: Muleshoe Ranch.
Run by the Nature Conservancy, its simple casitas in a birding sanctuary
are ideal for nature-loving families.