Henry Brean

A spring-fed oasis for endangered fish and other wildlife on the east side of the Santa Rita Mountains is now under the protection of an international conservation group. The Nature Conservancy has acquired Cottonwood Spring and the 218 acres surrounding ... See more

In what is being called the largest addition to the Coronado National Forest in 20 years, the federal government has acquired almost 700 acres of rolling grasslands and oak trees once proposed for residential development on the north side of the Catalina ... See more

It is celebrated as the most consequential date in American history, but July 4, 1776, was just another hot summer day at the birthplace of Tucson along the Santa Cruz River. As the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to ratify the Declaration... See more

The Arizona Daily Star's website has no paywall for the 4th of July weekend. It's a great time to catch up on the Arizona Daily Star's reporting on southern Arizona's contributions to the past 250 years of American history: On America's upcoming 250th bir... See more

What can a handpainted wooden brooch shaped like a cardinal tell us about the history of Arizona and America as a whole? Quite a bit, when you consider who made it. The intricate bird was carved and painted by Robert and Michiye Matsuishi during World War... See more