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Around BANWR – Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
Slides courtesy Mary Scott, avid Bird Enthusiast. … Continue reading
Summer Art Classes for Kids At TMA
If I still had school age children or grandchildren, I would be instantly attracted to the Tucson Museum of Art’s summer art classes for kids. When our grandchildren were still young and being home schooled, my contribution to their worldly education was a weekly field trip. So I was always on the lookout for fun [...]
Continue readingTucson To Oracle State Park Via Redington Pass
Another Sunday drive. This time Neighbor Roy, Ms. Karen, and I were off to Oracle State Park via Redington Pass east of Tucson. Access to Redington Pass is easy. Just go east on Tanque Verde. Eventually, the pavement ends and the worst road in Southern Arizona begins. Even the high-clearance 4-wheel drive vehicles [...]
Continue readingCarr House Open for the Season
The month of April we featured The Friends of the Huachuca Mountains, who open the Carr House seasonally for your education and enjoyment. Watch the Video. Carr House opened April 27th, 2013 and will remain open until October, 2013. See the event calendar for their Sunday Afternoon Programs.
Sonoita To Garden Canyon Petroglyphs at Ft. Huachuca: A Day Trip From Tucson.
In early April 2013, I wanted to drive the back road to Ft. Huachuca from Sonoita to view the Garden Canyon petroglyphs.
Continue readingPatagonia Lake State Park
Many folks in Tucson don’t consider a day trip or overnight road trip to Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park because they think it’s too far.
Continue readingTombstone Jeep Tours: A Day In The Old West.
Take one of the many Tombstone jeep tours offered by Into The West Jeep Tours and Mark and his crew will transport you back in time to the Old West of Cochise, Geronimo, Johnny Ringo, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday.
Continue readingTucson Day Trip 1: Mission Tumacácori To Mission San Xavier
The I-19 corridor south of Tucson is hard to beat for a leisurely day enjoying art, culture, and history. There is so much to see and do between Tucson and the Mexican border that we recommend you start early. When we take guests on this, our Tucson Day Trip #1, we usually drive 50 minutes from Downtown Tucson to the furthest destination south, which is Mission Tumacácori, almost to the Mexican border. The rest of the day is a leisurely drive back toward Tucson with at least 5 worthwhile points of interest along the way. 1. Tumacácori National Historical Park is a picturesque reminder that Southern Arizona was, at one time, the far northern frontier of New Spain. This mission was founded by Father Kino in 1691. Take exit 29, then turn left under the Interstate. At the frontage road, turn left. You can’t miss it. Bring your camera. A … Continue reading
Tucson Day Trip 2: Mt. Lemmon.
The drive from Tucson (elevation 2500 feet) to the top of Mt. Lemmon (elevation 9,200 feet) is a fine day trip, particularly in the warmer months.The 25-mile road to the top is windy and picturesque. There are numerous pullouts. The one at Windy Point offers a panoramic view of the Tucson Metro area. Ski Valley Near the top is Ski Valley, the southern most ski area in the continental United States. So, in the winter, take your skies & snow boards. But in the warmer months, take your hiking boots because there are many fine trails up there. Stop at the Palisade Visitor Center for trail maps and current conditions. Bring water & snacks or a picnic. In the warmer months, you can ride the ski lift to the upper ridge overlooking the Tucson metropolitan area. In the summer, the valley below the lift is carpeted with wildflowers. Alternative; you … Continue reading
