Tucson is no question home to some of the most incredible hiking trails. However, finding things to do during the hot summer months can be a real challenge. Daily highs average in the 90-100+ range ...
The eclectic Southwestern city of Tucson is surrounded by 4 beautiful mountain ranges: the Rincons, the Santa Catalinas, the Santa Ritas, and the Tucson mountains. Since relocating here from ...
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 ...
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) ...
For most people like myself, a nice steaming hot cup of coffee in the morning is the best way to start the day off right. However, in the Sonoran desert where temps climb past 100 on a daily basis ...
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 ...
While I have loved my time living in Tucson (we moved here from Flagstaff), I do miss leaf peeping and wearing cozy sweats and boots as soon as September rolls around. To my surprise, I quickly ...
