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48 Things To Do In Tucson When It’s Too Hot!

Although Tucson’s hot & dry summer season is often considered to be more tolerable than the hot, humid summers typical of the Southeast and Midwest, this really is not the case. I am ...

A Tiny Tucson Gem: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

Tucson is home to many unusual attractions including a wonderful museum dedicated to miniatures. It’s nice to have some indoor fun to enjoy on hot desert summer afternoons. During my 2 years ...

Attraction of the Week: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Since moving to this beautiful region, I have been hiking at least several times per month. The mountain scenery is so breathtaking and I love seeing the cacti up close on the trails. However, ...

10 Must-Try Breakfast Restaurants in Tucson

When summer in the Sonoran desert rolls around each year, bringing with it blazing sunshine and oftentimes triple digit heat, the morning is your friend. I quickly learned this after moving to this ...

Hiking Hotspot: The High Altitude Trails of Mt. Lemmon

One of the things I love most about Arizona is that you can always get somewhere cooler. I lived in Tampa a few years back and quickly got bored of the unrelenting heat with no escape. Tucson, on ...

5 Things to do in Tubac, Arizona: “Where Art and History Meet”

Mike and I have been enjoying many unique daytrips since moving to Tucson. Not only is the city great (I love hiking with the cacti here!), but there are some awesome places easily accessible. Since ...

Hiking Hotspot: Tumamoc Hill in Tucson

Tumamoc Hill is a local Tucson hotspot for getting in a scenic workout close to the city. I found about this one quickly after moving here and it became one of my favorite hikes when I wanted to get ...

Attraction of the Week: Reid Park Zoo in Tucson

Reid Park Zoo is a small 24 acre non-profit zoo in Tucson. Although quite small, the zoo still houses over 250 animals including several endangered species such as the Gibbon and the Andean Bear. ...

10 Odd & Interesting Off-the-Beaten Path Arizona Destinations

It is no secret that Arizona is home to some of the most unique landscapes in the country. Since moving here, I’ve had so much fun exploring. Nearly every weekend, Mike and I are out-and-about ...

Hiking Hotspot: Beautiful Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona

I absolutely love hiking next to the tall cacti in Tucson. I moved to this gorgeous suburb called Oro Valley (about 20 minutes from the city) and had the opportunity to explore all these wonderful ...