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Guided Tours of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Click HERE for schedule of upcoming tours and ticket purchases. What People Are Saying About Our Guided Tours Jim, I want to take a moment to thank you on behalf of all five of us. We really enjoyed being a part of the first wine tasting tour that you and … Continue reading
Slideshow: Things to Do and See in Southern Arizona
This slideshow will introduce you to some of the sights and scenes from Southern Arizona and stories about those places. Clicking on a slide that interests you will transport you to a story about a destination or adventure. … Continue reading
Pima Air and Space Museum Map
Here is the history of manned flight. Pima Air and Space Museum has over 300 historic aircraft on exhibit, including the Blackbird, a 1950’s design that still holds the speed record for coast to coast flight: imagine going from New York to Los Angeles in one hour.
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Mt. Lemmon is a recreational paradise in the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Coronado National Forest. It is 9,157 feet (2,791 m) above sea-level, and receives approximately 180 inches of snow annually. A perfect place for skiing in the winter or camping in the summer, it also has observatories that you can view through a telescope, winter or summer. Other activities are hiking, biking and hanging out to cool off in the summer.
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Tucson Map
San Xavier del Bac Map
Mission San Xavier del Bac is about 15 minutes south of downtown Tucson. It is the finest example of Spanish mission architecture anywhere. It was built in the late 18th century and is today both an important piece of Baja Arizona history and an active Roman Catholic church serving the Tohono O’odham people.
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This Week’s Pic & Last Week’s Winner
Again. If you have been there… Where is this? Thanks to Ron King for sending this one in. Send your best guess to: [email protected] with the heading: Where is this? LAST WEEK’S WINNER This one was apparently too easy. Yes, it is the Military Cemetery at Fort Huachuca, a beautiful … Continue reading
The Curious Case Of Mickey Free
(Editor’s note: Some time ago, Tim Simmons, one of our readers wrote to ask if we would write about Mickey Free. Mr. Simmons explained that Mickey was a Mexican fighting alongside the White Mountain Apaches against other Apaches for the Americans. We thought that was certainly unusual and that it … Continue reading
Art Museums and Galleries in Tucson
Art Museums Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block Today the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block encompasses an entire city block in historic downtown, and features original and traveling exhibitions focusing on Art of Latin America, Art of the American West, Modern and Contemporary Art and Asian Art … Continue reading
August Rhodes Market: A Dining Review
It was a Friday and time for my weekly lunch out with Neighbor Roy. So we took off to dine at the new August Rhodes Market on Campbell. We arrived at 12:30 PM and the place was busy but not packed. We ordered at the counter, picked up our number … Continue reading
Tucson Meet Yourself Is Both Local & Very International
As Tucsonans going about our daily business, few of us realize just how culturally diverse our city is. But over a 3-day weekend each October, Tucson puts on a big event Downtown and our diversity is recognized and celebrated. In 2017, the 43rd Tucson Meet Yourself drew over 120,000 people … Continue reading
Truland Burgers and Greens: A Dining Review
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine had a big write-up about Truland Burgers and Greens recently. So I had to give it a try to see if it should be added to our List of Best Burgers in Tucson. It was a Friday and, as typical, I went with Neighbor Roy to check … Continue reading
Tom Jeffords and the Chiricahua Apache Reservation
Editor’s Note. Karen Weston Gonzales is a talented free lance writer. I first read her story about Southern Arizona pioneer, Tom Jeffords, in Tombstone Times to which I subscribe. The story is reprinted here with permission. The story is true and offers a clear account of one of the most … Continue reading
Tombstone Boothill Graveyard: How They Lived; How They Died.
In 1880, old age began about 40, the average life expectancy of a U.S. citizen. Life was hard, good nutrition & effective medical treatment were scarce. By age 40, most people, particularly women, were simply worn out. Between 1879 and 1884, about 300 people were buried in the Tombstone Boothill … Continue reading
History Museums in Tucson & Southern Arizona
Following is a list of some of the History Museums to be found in Tucson and Southern Arizona. These are just some of the worthwhile museums in the area. Some of them are our favorites, but you decide. There are plenty more. We have written stories & reviews about many … Continue reading
Been to a Movie at the Loft Cinema?
Since moving to Tucson more than 15 years ago, we have been to a few movies, and even fewer at the Loft Cinema in midtown Tucson. Jim was there for a showing of the Empire Ranch summer benefit movie, and I had never been. We have a great home theater … Continue reading