Kartchner Caverns

https://azstateparks.com/kartchner/ These caverns have a fascinating story of the discovery and the subsequent actions to protect them from harm. They are one of the rare “living caves” in the world where the formations have been growing for tens of thousands of years, and due to the extraordinary precautions taken during the development of the park,… Continue reading Kartchner Caverns

Sonoita, Arizona

A most frustrating day!!! After leaving the Tucson area, we planned on spending a few nights boondocking at Empire Ranch near Sonoita. We drove in and took a wrong turn leading to a group area. Sadly, we were not given the most warm welcome. After driving down a dirt road for a while and being… Continue reading Sonoita, Arizona

Picacho Peak State Park

20 minutes west of Tucson at the foot of the Picacho mountain and just off Interstate 10 – we are here for 4 nights in site C-18. There are 5 hiking trails right in the park and paved roads for biking. The sites are large and well spaced out for privacy (arranged in 3 loops… Continue reading Picacho Peak State Park