Tag: Tucson Mountain Park hiking trails
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Continuous Travelers – Desert Icons
The beloved saguaro cactus has long been a symbol of the American Southwest. These slow-growing desert giants may reach a height of 40-60 feet once fully mature, but that will take about 125 years. The slow growth is a strategy that allows the saguaros to survive long droughts by storing water. Their specialized root systems…
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The Enchanted Hills
Who could resist hiking a trail through such a magical-sounding place? Not carryoncouple, that’s for sure. With a name like Enchanted Hills, one might hope to find a fairy-tale castle, complete with rainbows and unicorns. Well, no such luck, but we did enjoy a sweeping view from atop Enchanted Peak. This was another hike in…
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Now That We’re Settled
All systems remain in working order as we mark the end of our first week as temporary residents of Tucson, Arizona. The RV park is well run and Reg’s phone pings several times a day with reminders of activities meant to create a community feel. We went to trivia night – a disaster for our self esteem,…
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