I’d mostly thought of Tucson Botanical Gardens for the events I’d seen on their marquis as I drove past – butterfly gardens and “weird plant” sales. But I learned there this past weekend that if you’re looking for a relaxing way to get out of the heat for a little while, the Tucson Bonsai Society is happy to provide one!
Outdoors and Parks Archive
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Shopping and Socialization at the Oro Valley Farmer’s Market- Tucson
Farmer’s Markets abound in Tucson, but I prefer this one. Not only because it’s just around the corner, though that’s a definitely plus. Its smallness creates a neighborly feeling that draws me as much as the offerings. Locally grown vegetables, coffee, homemade salsa, soaps, and empanadas are just a few.
The 10th Avenue Murals - Public Art in South Tucson
One of the attractions of the Southwest in general and Tucson in particular is both the quantity and quality of the public art. It is difficult to travel around our city without being exposed to various works of art which are as much a part of the fabric of our community as are the streets, buses and even I-10.
A desert oasis - Tohono Chul Park in Tucson, Arizona.
It’s a hidden gem in Tucson. That’s such a cliché, I know. Yet it’s true. I don’t mean hidden in the sense that it’s unknown, but in the sense that once inside the park, the feeling of being in a city fades away. The park is dedicated to educating people about the desert ecology and culture, and does so by being a lush, serene place to explore or just sit and contemplate. I did a bit of both.
A Trip to the Saguaro National Park - Tucson
The Saguaro National Monument is really one park divided into two distinct districts. The Rincon Mountain District, southeast of Tucson and the Tucson Mountain District on the northwest side of the city are about 30 miles apart. The Saguaro is the largest and slowest growing cacti in the U.S. and some of them I saw in the park were well over 30 feet tall.
Early Morning Hiking in Sabino Canyon
A great way to get out and experience spring in Tucson is with an early morning hike in Sabino Canyon. While the canyon did experience damage during 2006’s monsoon season, much headway has been made to restore it, and the Sabino Canyon Trail is still a beautiful way to witness nature.
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