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Tag Archives: Tucson AZ
NH to CA
This year we waited until after the Christmas and New Years holidays were over before heading south for the winter. So, on January 3 we left New Hampshire and headed south. But we did not dawdle. Winter Storm Grayson was … Continue reading
Posted in Alabama, Arizona, California, Daily Post, January
Tagged Anza-Borrego, Casino, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Shores AL, Joshua Tree NP, Luling TX, Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Ocean, Quartzsite, Route 66, State Parks, sunset, The Alamo, Tucson AZ
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Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway
The Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway is one of the most scenic drives in southeastern Arizona. That’s a fact. We drove up it today and saw it for ourselves. It was a cloudy day, but the next few days are going … Continue reading
John Dillinger Days
An annual weekend event at the Hotel Congress in Tucson, Arizona, commemorates the capture of Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger. He and some of his gang were captured in Tucson in 1934, 81 years ago. The side street between Hotel … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged Dillinger gang, Hotel Congress, John Dillinger, Old Cars, Tucson AZ
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Sabino Canyon
There seems to be no end to the things to do in Tucson. This time we chose to see Sabino Canyon. This is a desert canyon with some beautiful views and loads of hiking trails. Bernie’s America the Beautiful pass … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged CCC, Civilian Conservation Corps, Sabino Canyon, Saguaro Cactus, Tucson AZ
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Pima Air and Space Museum
The Pima Air & Space Museum was on our agenda for today. We have been here before but thought we’d go have another look. They have indoor hangar space the size of four football fields plus 150+ outdoor planes. You … Continue reading
A Mountain
As you enter Tucson one of the first things you notice is the big “A” on the side of a mountain. Today we went to investigate it. Sentinel Peak Park is where the mountain is. The road takes you up … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged A Mountain, Hiking, Senteniel Peak Park, Tucson AZ
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Another Day in Tucson
Our first stop today was to see the Historic Railroad Depot which was built in 1907 and restored in 2004 to its 1942 appearance. The building includes a nice restaurant and an excellent museum. This is a functioning passenger train … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged Doc Holiday, John Dillinger, National Register of Historic Places, Tucson AZ, Wyatt Earp
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Exploring Tucson
A nice sunny day! We started out with a drive in the country into the Tucson Mountain Park. Yes, forest. Being from the Midwest I always think of a forest as pine trees, so it took some getting used to … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged Churches, courthouses, Presidio San Augustin del Tucson, Streetcar, Tucson AZ
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On The Road Again
We’ve spent the last three weeks in three different Retirement Communities in Mesa, Arizona. While they were all great resorts with lots of amenities and activities and loads of friendly people we have decided we just are not ready for … Continue reading
Posted in Arizona, Daily Post, January
Tagged Catalina State Park, Saguaro Cactus, State Parks, Tucson AZ
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