Some of us may only be a wee bit Irish, however, the ambiance and energy of an authentic Irish pub, especially on St. Patrick’s Day, has most of us reaching for a Guinness, green beer, or Fish & Chips this time of year. Cozy Irish pubs in historic US cities provide the best ambiance for ...

Tucson is an emerging foodie destination well known for its’ vibrant Southwestern food scene. The “Old Pueblo” dining scene includes endless unique restaurants, and is home to “the best 23 miles of Mexican food in the country.” There are numerous authentic Mexican ...

Finding things to do during the summer months in Tucson can be a real challenge. The city does not offer much in the way of world-class indoor attractions, however, it is surrounded by 4 beautiful mountain ranges, and thus, offers plenty in the way of outdoor recreation. In fact, the trails ...

The eclectic Southwestern city of Tucson, Arizona is surrounded by 4 beautiful mountain ranges: the Rincons, the Santa Catalinas, the Santa Ritas, and the Tucson mountains. Tucson is well known for its’ many beautiful parks. Of these, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro National Park, and Catalina State ...

With 4 prominent mountain ranges surrounding the city, Tucson offers no shortage of fascinating desert hikes. These 4 ranges consist of Tucson Mountain Park, the Rincon Mountains, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and and the Santa Rita Mountains. There are numerous parks and preserves within each of ...

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 the area for a mild winter escape. New restaurants and businesses continually open their doors. ...

The Sonoran Desert is the most biologically diverse of the 4 major US deserts. Surprisingly, a diverse range of plants and animals thrive in the harsh conditions. The Sonoran Desert is the wettest desert on Earth due to the strong summer monsoon season. The resulting lushness of the desert is a ...

Southern Arizona is the only place in the world where the magnificent Saguaro cactus grows. As Tucson is home to the tallest and longest living Saguaro, visiting Saguaro National Park or Catalina State Park (both loaded with thousands upon thousands of cacti) is by far the must-do while visiting ...

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 Southern Arizona, where temps climb past 100 on a daily basis for months on end, a hot cup of coffee may not seem as enticing. Not surprisingly, cold […]

Tucson does not typically come to mind first as an ideal holiday destination as many of us are accustomed to snowy wintry weather, overcast skies, and evergreen trees vs the mild climate and desert plant life found throughout Southern Arizona. It can be quite difficult to get into the holiday ...