Tucson to Phoenix June 2006

Even though we have traveled to Arizona many times, we have only passed through Tucson. This trip, we took the time to enjoy what this beautiful city had to offer. After several exhausting days of sightseeing the Tucson area, we headed north to our favorite Arizona area, Scottsdale.

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Beautiful resort in Tucson, Az.

Loew's Ventana Canyon view
This is a view from our balcony.

Bird Atop Cactus-Tucson
Birds of all species love perching themselves atop the tall cactus

Saguaro Cactus
Tucson.

More blossoms and birds
The Lowes is wonderfully landscaped and it attracts a lot of wildlife.

Pretty landscaping at Loews Resort

Loews Local Resident

Loew's Golf Course view

More Locals
At the Loew's Resort- Tucson

Restaurant with a View
This restaurant at the Loews has a fantastic view.

Loews Pool
Tucson

Waterfall in the Desert
50ft waterfall on the property of the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort - Tucson.

Sunset Colors from Gates Pass

Sunset from Gates Pass
Gates Pass in Tucson Mountain Park

Sunset from Gates Pass

Gates Pass Sunset

Gates Pass Sunset

Fiery Sunset Colors

Lone Cactus Silhouette from Gates Pass

Gates Pass Sunset

Moonrise at Tucson Mountain Park

Shadows at Loews Ventana Canyon
Morning at the resort.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem
This is a must-see in Tucson. Fabulous place.

Wildlife on Display
Harris' Hawk demonstration at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem
One of the many different wild birds that visit the museum.

Squirrel Up Close
Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem. One of the really cool things about this...

Saguaro Cactus in Bloom
Desert Museum - Tucson

Coyotes at Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem
Much more than a museum, native animals are found in areas closely resembling...

I Blend - Don't I?
This ground squirrel (with his overflowing cheeks of food) is trying...

Cactus Display
The desert is truely a beautiful place. Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem.

Who's Watching Who?
Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem - Tucson

Hummingbird nest
Look closely and you can see the baby bird. It's amazing how small these...

Scorpions?
Faux scorpions clinging to fan.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem

Arizona-Sonora Desert Musuem

Tucson Sights

White Dove of the Desert
Mission San Xavier del Bac. This beautiful church sits in the middle of the...

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Outside of Tucson. Under Restoration.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac
We visited the church on a Sunday. We were able to grab some pictures of the...

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Interior.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Interior.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Interior.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
View from the small hill that sits next to the Mission.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Around the back of the Mission. Most visitors do not venture back here.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
From the back entrance.

Mission San Xavier del Bac
Beautiful tile work found at the Mission.

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Up Mt. Lemmon
Mt. Lemmon has a wonderful 30 mile scenic road to travel. This view is...

Mt. Lemmon Flora
Beautiful flowers along the road up Mt. Lemmon.

Rock Climbing
Mt. Lemmon

Mt. Lemmon Drive
Around the 14 mile mark.

Mt. Lemmon Drive

Mt. Lemmon Arch
As seen through our sunroof.

Mt. Lemmon Ski Lift

Just along for the ride

9125 Ft High View
View from the top of the Mt Lemmon Ski lift.

Mt Lemmon Views
View from the ski lift.

Ski Lift Views
Sweeping views from the ski lift down Mt Lemmon.

Desert Land Tortise
We found this guy crossing the road in Saguaro National Park West. I made Dan...

Dan and Friend

Signal Hill Petroglyphs
Found in Saguaro National Park West

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

Signal Hill Petroglyphs
It is likely that the rock art was created by the Hohokam people...

Downtown Tucson
Beautiful white church in the historic area of downtown Tucson.

Barrio Historico
Historic section of Downtown Tucson.

Barrio Historico
Vibrant colors make this area a must-see section of downtown Tucson.

Barrio Historico

Barrio Historico

Barrio Historico
Downtown Tucson

Barrio Historico

Barrio Historico

Barrio Historico

Barrio Historico

Tombstone, Az
We took a day trip down to Bisbee, Az, and passed through Tombstone. We...

Bisbee, Arizona
This town has a very unique charm to it. It is located about 82 miles...

Copper Queen Hotel
Bisbee - Historic hotel built in 1902.

Downtown Historic Bisbee

Restoration
Restoring a historic building in the town of Bisbee.

Downtown Bisbee

Downtown Bisbee

Downtown Bisbee

Downtown Bisbee

1000 Steps
Bisbee is known for it's 1000+ steps. We climbed about 75 of them....

Downtown Bisbee
A very interesting town to wander around.

Downtown Bisbee

Unique Bisbee
Some of the houses were interesting.

Bisbee
A closer look

Fence from Pipes
Another unique Bisbee home. This fence was made of pipes and surrounded the...

Mt Lemmon overlook
We went back up Mt Lemmon to view the nighttime lights of Tucson.

Swift Trail Parkway
We took the long way from Tucson to Phoenix. Here, we took a detour to...

Swift Trail Parkway
On clear days, one can see all the way to New Mexico from up here.

Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale.

Time for a quick dip
Momma duck takes her babies for a swimming lesson at the Hyatt Gainey...

Follow Me!

Herons
At the Hyatt Gainey Ranch

Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Adults only pool at the resort.

Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Adults only pool - another view.

Hyatt Gainey Ranch
One of several pools at this wonderful Scottsdale resort.

Sandy Beach at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch

Hyatt Gainey Ranch
Scottsdale. A couple of the family pools at the resort. There is a waterslide...

Everyone likes the pools
This little guy gets his swimming in before the pool gets too crowded.

article published 07/05/2006

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