Arizona Ski Resorts: Where to Ski in the Desert!

When you think about ski resorts, Arizona isn’t usually the first state to come to mind. Sand, cactus, sun? Well, those things cover about half of the state, so that’s the usual assumption. There are actually three downhill ski resorts in Arizona. Arizona has mountains (with snow!) and rivers where you can go whitewater rafting …

Summer Sweets: Best Ice Cream in Tucson

With temperatures regularly topping 100 degrees for four to five months each year, ice cream is a Tucson food group. I spent a good amount of time seeking out the best ice cream in Tucson. There are plenty of options, although sadly, no Whitey’s Ice Cream, which will forever be my favorite. We have classics …

Saguaro Cactus Fruit Harvest

One of my favorite things about Southern Arizona is the presence of Saguaro cactus. Anytime I leave Tucson, even for a short time, I miss seeing these giant cactus dotting the landscape. My other favorite thing about the Sonoran Desert is watching the seasons pass by. The seasons in Arizona aren’t as drastic as where …