On the very first day I moved to Southern Arizona, I joined Tucson Bike Tours for a historic bike tour of downtown Tucson. I joined the 9 am tour, hoping to beat the heat of the day (no such luck in this October heatwave, but we had a nice breeze!) After finding the location near 4th …
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Local’s Guide to Saguaro National Park
My first visit to Tucson just so happened to be a volunteer vacation in Saguaro National Park and I instantly fell in love with the Sonoran desert and the saguaro cactus. It only took eight years before I ended up moving to Tucson where I regularly went hiking in Saguaro National Park. It’s a unique …
Are Dogs Allowed at the Grand Canyon?
Traveling with dogs can be challenging, especially if you want to visit National Park Service sites around the United States. More national parks are implementing a BARK ranger program to encourage responsible dog ownership in the parks, however, the majority of national parks still limit dogs to paved areas and parking lots. That’s why I …


