Kartchner Caverns State Park
We decided to stop at Kartchner Caverns State Park on our way north and west. It was a convenient place and we were interested in seeing these caverns that were opened... more
Patagonia AZ
After leaving our campsite in Patagonia Lake State Park, we headed north on SR 82. Our first stop was the Paton Hummingbird Sanctuary. This quirky little place is the... more
Sonoita State Natural Area
Right next to Patagonia Lake State Park is a wilderness area where one can hike (or ride on horseback) for miles. We selected a 3.5-mile loop that started at the west... more
Patagonia Lake SP
Interstate 19 leads directly south from Tucson so that one can be at the Mexican border in just over an hour. Our goal was Patagonia Lake State Park, just north of... more
Sutherland Trail
The weather was a cold as predicted today, but it was very sunny and there was little wind, so we headed out for a walk along the Sutherland Trail. We did not expect to... more
Tucson Winter
After a couple of high-70 degree days, Tucson certainly has had a change of weather. We spent Sunday afternoon and evening with Tucson friends, Katherine and John.... more
Saguaro National Park West
This morning we drove through and hiked from a loop in the Saguaro National Park West, a place we had never visited before. Spectacular cacti set against the mountains.... more
Tucson Mountain Park
Tucson Mountain Park is a county park to the west of Tucson with a great campground (Gilbert Ray) and easy access to the Desert Museum, Old Tucson, Park Saguaro... more
Rockhound State Park
There are not many public places to stay along the Interstate 10 corridor through New Mexico, but we found a delightful state park to the south of the interstate near... more
Davis Mountains State Park
Since we couldn’t hike at Seminole Canyon State Park, we headed west. While I was driving, David selected our next stop: Davis Mountain State Park. This park is... more
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