While fall & winter are ideal for exploring the beauty of the Sonoran desert, the summer season can be brutal. The Phoenix metro area is a bit limited in terms of indoor attractions. Besides a ...
Bisbee is a small city located about 92 miles southeast of Tucson, and thus, most popular with locals seeking a quick daytrip. Mike and I decided to check it out as it’s a super close drive ...
With 4 prominent mountain ranges surrounding the city, Tucson offers no shortage of fascinating desert hikes. These ranges consist of: Tucson Mountain Park, the Rincon Mountains, the Santa Catalina ...
Today, it is hard to believe that Tucson was at one point a sleepy little desert town. These days are long gone, and consequently, real estate prices continue to climb as more transplants flock to ...
Ever since moving to Tucson, I have fallen in the love with the rare beauty of the desert. Hiking here is always an interesting experience especially for those of us who grew up in completely ...
Most of us are familiar with top rated aquariums like The Shedd (I grew with Chicago’s amazing museums!) or Central California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, there are wonderful ...
Northern Arizona is a surprisingly diverse area of the country, especially in comparison to its’ southern counterpart. Instead of the towering Saguaro cacti of the Sonoran desert, you will ...
Southern Arizona is the only place in the world where the magnificent Saguaro cactus grows. Visiting Saguaro National Park or Catalina State Park (both loaded with thousands upon thousands of cacti) ...
The Southwest does not come to my mind first when I think of the holiday season. Being from Chicago, I am used to lots of snow, overcast skies, and frigid temps as soon as November rolls around. I ...
Because there are so many wonderful free hiking trails in and near Tucson, it took me over a year living in the metro to finally visit one of the city’s top tourist draws. That being said, I ...
