Florence Arizona is about 75 miles NE of Tucson on Highway 79. Saint Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery is on the way from Tucson to Florence. We had wanted to visit this monastery for years, but each time we were at or near Florence, we did not have the proper attire. … Continue reading
Here’s What To Do If You Have Time There are loads of reasons to visit Tucson and the many other historic towns & sights around Southern Arizona. Some folks come for a day or two. Some come for a week. Others stay for a season. Those of us who live … Continue reading
If you are visiting Tucson and have some time on your hands to venture beyond Tucson, we have some suggestions for visiting Southeast Arizona. If you only have a couple of days, please see our previous article: Tucson Trip Planner. Tombstone. Only an hour drive from Tucson, “The Town Too … Continue reading
Created in 2000 by the Clinton administration, and administered by the BLM, Bureau of Land Management, Ironwood National Monument supports some of the oldest trees in the world. Read this article posted with permission by R.J. Brenner. Less than forty minutes west of Tucson, an inconspicuous treasure awaits exploration: Ironwood … Continue reading
(While 99% of the Guide’s content is either Ms. Karen’s or Jim’s product, occasionally we invite adventurous and talented others to write a guest column. Wendy & Richard Buckley are visiting us from Alberta and we encouraged them to experience the Sky Center’s night program. This is their report.) We … Continue reading
About half way through 2018, I asked Ms. Karen what she wanted to do for her August birthday. She said she wanted to go to Rancho de la Osa, the “Ranch of the She-Bear”. She also suggested we invite Ms. Rosemary who is a horse woman and would enjoy the … Continue reading
Colossal Cave Mountain Park is one of our favorite Southern Arizona attractions. Its natural surroundings make the park special. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a great place to spend the day with the kids, and it’s only 25 miles from Downtown Tucson. Activities include cave tours, cave exploring, horseback riding, … Continue reading
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
When we stopped by the Yuma Visitor Center to ask about what there is to see and do nearby, the helpful folks there made several suggestions, but emphasized that we really shouldn’t miss Martha’s Garden Date Farm Tour. A little Internet research told us Martha’s has regularly scheduled tours (10:30 … 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
