June 3, 2014 – First impressions are important and from the street this Super 8 looks fine. Pulling into the drive and under the porte cochere was tight. I felt I needed to park or others couldn’t get in or leave. This also didn’t seem good if I was driving a … Continue reading
Visitors always want to know about local places that offer good food at a budget price. We have so many, but El Sur has the best tacos I’ve had in Tucson. In many visits I’ve only had one meal I wouldn’t highly recommend. Tacos Caseros are to die for. I … Continue reading
Kent Springs cabin in Madera Canyon could just be a a great find for Birders! Offered for rent by the Coronado National Forest, it sleeps 8, with a full kitchen. There are few rental cabins in Madera Canyon, so if you can secure this one for $150 a night, what … 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
If you haunt the State Parks as much as we do, you will get your money’s worth out of an Annual State Parks Pass. In Southern Arizona, it can be used at a half a dozen or so places. If you go to any of these frequently for Hikes or … Continue reading
On the 4th Saturday of the month, Tombstone shopkeepers have started keeping their doors open and light on after sunset. They call this event: Tombstone At Twilight.
Continue readingWe like local and the Green Valley Pecan Company is as local as they come.The Green Valley Pecan Company is located on 7,000 acres in the Santa Cruz River Valley in southern Arizona. It is the largest irrigated/integrated pecan orchard in the world. These fresh and delicious pecans are perfect … Continue reading
Ms. Karen has an aversion to malls and strip shopping centers. However, if she must shop, she prefers to shop locally and make it an experience. So here is her list of out-of-the-way spots offering unique gifts, shopping, and adventures along the way. Tucson Tamale Company – Buy a dozen … Continue reading
Bring your kids to the Children’s Museum for Science Sundays where they offer $2 admission every Sunday until September 1. Children’s Museum Tucson 200 S. 6th Ave. 792-9985
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