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
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
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
The Titan II Missile carried America’s largest nuclear payload on its largest missile. The Titan II program designed to be in service 10 years, was on continuous alert for 24 years starting in 1963. These hardened silos were in three locations in the United States. The Tucson area was one of the three and was … Continue reading A Sobering Visit
Happy Palm Sunday! We’ve finally gotten the camper repaired and have made our way to Benson, AZ. Benson is east of Tucson and we are camping at the Escapees Saguaro RV Park. We have been wanting to come to this area and this park in particular for quite some time. There are many things to … Continue reading San Xavier del Bac Mission
Piddlin' Around 