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Guided Tours of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Sadly, we have had to cancel our scheduled tours. 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 Karen … 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 readingPima 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.
Continue readingMt. Lemmon Map
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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Top Golf: A Silly But Very Fun Game
The other day, some friends had invited me to go to Top Golf with them on half-price Tuesdays. I had seen the driving range go up several years ago, but had passed by it for years. Top Golf Tucson is next to the Freeway and Costco. If you ask what … Continue reading
Santa, Elves, and the Story of the Candy Bomber!
We were at the Pima Air and Space Museum a few years ago and Santa and the Candy Bomber arrived at on schedule. Neighbor Roy & I were there, along with a thousand other folks, hoping to get a picture of the famous Mr. Claus swooping in on a helicopter … Continue reading
Preacher In Helldorado: Endicott Peabody & St. Paul’s Church in Tombstone, AT
In the cold Boston winter of 1944-45, Reverend Endicott Peabody was in the final season of his life. At 87 years of age, he had lived perhaps the most productive and influential life of any American clergy. He had much to reflect upon, including 6 months as a young pastor … Continue reading
This Week’s Pic & Last Week’s Winners
Where is this? HINT: Look carefully. Send your guess to: Info@southernarizonaguide.com. And thanks for playing. LAST WEEK’S PIC Jim and I were here this past Spring. After visiting Mesa Verde and not getting to appreciate the ruins close up we discovered the Aztec Ruins National Monument. If you are unable … Continue reading
The 25Th Anniversary Edition – The Tucson Attractions Passport
For many years, Southern Arizona Guide has recommended the Tucson Attractions Passport (aka Book of Fun) to our visitors. It’s consistently the best deal in town. The 25th Anniversary Edition of the Saving Passport for 2023 – 2024 is available now and good through 2024. So if you are going … Continue reading
The Train To Tombstone: Arizona Territory, 1903.
TOMBSTONE’S RAILROAD CENTENNIAL reprinted with permission from Tombstone Times. by Larry Jensen & Ray Madzia Picture the day. Feel the event. The Railroad was coming to Tombstone!!!! It had been nearly 25 years that folks had been arriving in Tombstone, but not by rail. The railroad had not laid tracks … Continue reading
A Visit to Santa Theresa Tile Works
Today, my neighbor and friend Maggie visited Santa Theresa Tile Works. For me, it was the first time. I have lived here for 20 years and had never heard of it. I am not much of a shopper. However, when we bought our home, the kitchen and bathroom were scattered … Continue reading
Oro Valley Farmers Market: Farm Fresh History!
Years ago, we posted our first article on the historic Steam Pump Ranch and Oro Valley Farmers Market on North Oracle Road not far from Catalina State Park. The ranch was started in 1874 by German immigrants George Pusch and Johann Zellweger. In order to make the ranch viable, they … Continue reading
A Trip to the Buffalo Soldier Memorial Plaza
While going through Jim’s piles of papers for the Southern Arizona Guide, I came upon a brochure for a Memorial to the Buffalo Soldier, located in Tucson. I have been intrigued by the story of the Buffalo Soldiers since coming across an exhibit in the Presidio under the Golden Gate … Continue reading
JoJos Restaurant Downtown Tucson
I had heard about LaCo, formerly La Cocina, changing its name to JoJos. I seem to recall a story about long-time owner and all around hostess Jo Schneider stepping out of the limelight to let the younger generation in the family take the reins. Jo had resurrected La Cocina some … Continue reading