The Imperial Sand Dunes, 20 miles west of Yuma, AZ, is one of the largest and most popular off-road vehicle recreation areas in the United States. The dunes stretch roughly north to south for 40 miles. The southern-most dunes are in Sonora, Mexico. In some places, they are five to … Continue reading
There are plenty of campgrounds in Southern Arizona, but very few of them are where we would like to spend a pleasant weekend. Most have been turned into barren wastelands, devoid of trees or even brush. Here are 12 we can wholeheartedly recommend to our friends and family. Most of … Continue reading
When weather is still warm and the nights are cooler, Parker Canyon Lake is a good place to explore. Parker Canyon Lake is located on the Eastern slope of the Huachuca Mountains in the Coronado National Forest. This video is an introduction to the lake and the things you can do there. For … Continue reading
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in late November 2015, Ms. Karen & I headed east from Tucson an hour to get our guided tour of Triangle T Guest Ranch. We had enjoyed lunch in the Rock Saloon at the Ranch a few weeks before when we were on our way … Continue reading
Ajo? To my under-educated mind, Ajo was just a little Sonoran Desert burg somewhere way, way west of Tucson. Having spent a recent (October 2015) weekend there, I have a far greater appreciation of this place that Ajo-ites refer to as “A Small Town With A Big Back Yard”. And … Continue reading
(July 2015) As we often do in the heat of summer, last Sunday we headed for higher elevation. Carr Canyon is just south of Ramsey Canyon and a lot less crowded than Mt. Lemmon. For a second year in a row, we picnicked at Reef Townsite Campground near the top … Continue reading
More than a hundred years ago, Kentucky Camp was the headquarters for the Santa Rita Water & Mining Company, which was formed to extract placer deposits from the Greaterville Mining District in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains 9 miles NW of Sonoita.
Continue readingArivaca LakePatagonia LakeRoper LakePena Blanca LakeRiggs Flat LakeRose Canyon Lake This summer everyone is looking for ways to get out of the heat, and usually that includes water. So, that said, here is a short list of lakes in the area, accessible within two hours of Tucson, and a little … Continue reading
As the weather warms, Tucsonans will be searching for a way to get out of the heat! You can go camping on Mt. Lemmon or you can take a slightly more comfortable route and stay at the Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin, renting for $125 a night. The cabin sleeps 4 … Continue reading
Birders will be pleased to hear that the Coronado National Forest is adding two cabins to the Portal area; The CCC Portal Bunkhouse and the CCC Portal House. Both house feature a fully stocked kitchen, sleep 4 or 5 and run $100-150 a night. For more information visit the Coronado … Continue reading
