Superstition Mountain at Sunset Celia and I had planned to be in cooler temperatures by now but life sometimes changes your plans. We had been staying in Benson, AZ at the Escapees Park, which is a wonderful place to visit. While we were there, we spent the day in the Emergency department in Tucson. After … Continue reading Arizona’s Third Largest City – Mesa
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From Tucson to dragoon
Very Old Saguaro David and I are currently staying in the town of Benson which is east of Tucson. On previous trips to this area, we explored the famous towns of Tombstone and Bisbee and the unique Kartchner Caverns. As is usually the case, there are other interesting places that we did not have time … Continue reading From Tucson to dragoon
It’s A Small World – Tucson, AZ
Nestled in the northeastern part of Tucson is The Mini Time Machine – Museum of Miniatures. Founded in 2009, this specialty museum showcases over 500 antique and contemporary mini houses and room boxes. Pat and Walter Arnell, specifically Pat, collected items displayed here over a period of 30 years. Pat’s interest in miniature houses began … Continue reading It’s A Small World – Tucson, AZ
Home on the Ranch – Las Cienegas, AZ
Sometimes you can find a place that reaffirms the full timing lifestyle. Las Cienegas/Empire Ranch which is southeast of Tucson, AZ is one of those places. At Las Cienegas National Conservation Area there are many areas where you can boondock in this wonderfully peaceful part of the country. The campsites have expansive mountain and grassland … Continue reading Home on the Ranch – Las Cienegas, AZ
South of Tucson, AZ
Tucson is lovely this time of year. The weather is warm during the day but it cools down nicely at night. After my return from N.C., we stayed in this area for a couple of weeks. We have visited some of the more well-known sites here but have never ventured south of Tucson. Our friends, … Continue reading South of Tucson, AZ