While the main purpose of our time in Tucson was exploring Saguaro National Park, I had a number of other itinerary ideas if the weather didn't cooperate or we found ourselves with extra time on our hands, from driving the Mount Lemmon scenic byway to exploring the different districts in downtown Tucson. As it turned …
Continue reading Around Tucson: The Titan Missile Museum
During our recent weekend getaway to sunny Arizona, we spent some time in both the western and eastern sections of Saguaro National Park. Much of what I read online focused on the western side of the park / Tucson Mountain District. I think people prioritize that side because of the big cacti forests: While similar …
Continue reading Morning Hikes in Saguaro National Park’s East Side
After an incredible morning hiking to Seven Falls in the Sabino Canyon area, we made our way toward the west side / Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. I had originally thought we'd spend the afternoon hiking in this area, but our long morning hike and a transition to cloudy skies had us altering …
Continue reading Exploring Saguaro National Park’s West Side
We recently took advantage of a free January weekend and Alaska Airline points to chase some sunshine and hike among the saguaro cacti in Tucson, Arizona. This was my second time in Arizona but my first time to this part of the state, and I really enjoyed the laid back pace of this area. We …
Continue reading Hiking in Arizona: Sabino Canyon
A relatively last-minute add to our Arizona itinerary was Montezuma Castle National Monument. Brian and I had each added it to our itinerary in our respective research, and when we found ourselves with some free time during our stay in West Sedona, we decided to make a quick trip to see it. It turns out …
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Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
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