Mark and I are often asked, “where is the most favorite place you’ve visited in your travels? It’s a difficult question considering the complexity of what makes an area your “favorite” but after six years of camping, in all 48 of the continuous states, I can confidently say Tucson, Arizona, in the Sonoran Desert, is a favorite place for me.
This is our third extended visit to the region and we continue to add to our list of things we love about this area. Of course, this is the home of the giant Saguaro; the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants are protected by Saguaro National Park on the east and west of Tucson and there’s something so peaceful about being surrounded by them as well as the Catalina and Rincon mountains. But it’s not just love of nature that makes this area special. The modern, mid-sized city of Tucson is accessible, vibrant and loads of fun too. When I picked up a local newspaper, after we arrived, there were so many things to do in the area, I regretted we hadn’t planned to stay longer.
The University of Arizona, and its downtown campus, seems to be a major contributor to the variety of activities available and the positive energy of the city, but whatever the reason for the great vibe, we love it here! My next two posts will highlight just a sampling of what we’ve gotten to see and do the last few days in this “favorite place”.
We are currently camping at Miro Vista Resort where we are enjoying nature with fellow naturists as well as the occasional visit from curious javelinas.
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