Lunch At Agustin Kitchen: A Dining Review
In mid-May 2023, Ms. Karen and I, along with recent Tucson friends (they just moved here from Oregon), Linda and Gus, had lunch at Augustin Kitchen on their patio. Ms. Karen had known these friends since her college days. As it turned out, this was a “Thank You” lunch. They … Continue reading
A Visit To The Four Corners Monument
The last time I was at the Four Corners Monument in um, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado was sometime in the late 60’s I believe. At that time it was a lone monument up two steps surrounded by a parking lot. It was unknown to me, at that time, … Continue reading
Congress Cookout and Downtown Tucson on a Sunday
Since the pandemic, Jim and I have been meaning to get back to downtown Tucson and enjoy the changes to the city center. Hotel Congress holds a weekly music venue Sundays on the patio between the Hotel Congress and Maynards Market and Kitchen, from 5 – 8. There is a cover … Continue reading
Our Recommended Southern Arizona Campgrounds
As the weather warms, it is time to start thinking about a camping trip or three. 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 … Continue reading
History Museums in Tucson & Southern Arizona
As the weather warms up toward, people will be looking for things to do indoors. Here is a list of some of the History Museums to be found in Southern Arizona. Some of them are favorites of ours. There are plenty more, smaller but worthwhile nonetheless. We have written stories/reviews … Continue reading
This Week’s Pic & Last Week’s Winners
Where is this? HINT: Not Southern Arizona, we were on the move this week. We just could not resist this cliche. Send your guess to: Info@southernarizonaguide.com. And thanks for playing. LAST WEEK’S PIC It is difficult to fool anyone when all that is left after April are the diehard Southern … Continue reading
Blue Willow Restaurant and Gift Shop: A Dining Review
On a Friday in early May 2023, Neighbor Roy, friend Gus, aka Stephen, and I set off to dine at the Blue Willow. None of us had been there in years, certainly long before the latest pandemic. Besides, I had been hankering for pancakes lately and figured Blue Willow would … Continue reading
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Worth the Trip
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is a treasure. I had been eyeballing it on the map for years, wondering if we could claim it for Southern Arizona. It is at the northern end of Pinal County and just a short hop from Florence. It is 64 miles from Phoenix, 100 miles from … Continue reading
A Revisit To Old Time Kafe: A Dining Review
A week or so ago, Neighbor Roy brought me an article about a new Turkish restaurant in Tucson: The Turkish Grill House on Prince Road. So we thought we’d try it. The problem turned out that it didn’t open until 3 PM. And, it turned out, to be at the … Continue reading
Children’s and Family Museums in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Children and Family Museums As schools wind down and the summer warms up, parents will be looking for cool things to do with their children. Here is a short list. This article is part of a series of lists of worthwhile museums in Southern Arizona. You will find the first … Continue reading