Escape the Heat: Tucson’s Best Daycation Resorts
Looking for a place to escape this summer? Try a staycation resort! In a previous blog, “10 Cool Things To Do in Tucson When It’s Hot Outside,” I discussed some ways to stay cool when the summer heat comes to town. Seeing as Tucson temperatures hover in the triple digits during summer, tourists often choose […]
10 Cool Things To Do in Tucson When It’s Hot Outside
Arizona summer is fast approaching, and that means LOTS of heat. But Arizona summers are not all bad, there’s still so much to do in Tucson while staying cool. Even if the summer days keep many people inside, there are still plenty of fun ways to beat the heat in Tucson. Try All Different […]
3 Benefits of Planting Native Vegetation
Recently, Tucson residents came forward expressing their displeasure with the city’s removal of native vegetation outside the City Council Ward 3 office, shared on Patch.com. At one time, groups of volunteers and staff took the time to meticulously plant beds of wildflowers, milkweeds, vines, and more. Now, a pile of dirt and rocks sits in […]
Best Internet Providers for Rural Tucson Areas
No Comcast or Cox Service? No problem. Keep reading for alternate internet providers to connect your home with fast and reliable internet service! If you haven’t noticed, Tucson is experiencing a huge uptick in land activity, offers, contracts, and closings. Tucson’s land market is drawing an influx of out-of-state buyers as well as many […]
Four Tips for Creating Your Ideal Arizona Desert Garden
Desert gardening takes a different type of green thumb. After all, desert conditions consist of low water availability, low-nutrient soil, and exceptionally high temperatures. Despite the desert’s inadequate environment for growing most plants, places such as Arizona contain a lush diversity of flora acclimated to the climate. So, while an Arizona garden may not contain […]
5 Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer
Home can be a safe haven, and when our home is encroached upon by trespassers, we feel unsafe. In an earlier blog post, “What Makes Tucson AZ One of the Safest Places to Live,” I broke down what criteria made Tucson, AZ, a safe place to live. And while Tucson is safer than most, there […]
What Makes Tucson AZ One of the Safest Places to Live
Safety is at the top of the list of factors to consider when moving to a new city. How close are the schools? Are the establishments up to par? What is the community like? All of these questions can boil down to the safety and confidence you have in your desired location. If you’re looking […]
Tucson Film Festivals: A Movie Buff Heaven
Since 1925, Tucson and the desert southwest have been destinations for filmmakers wanting to add stunning vistas, charming locales, and sprawling backdrops to their filmography. Tucson’s impact on the film industry has only grown. The city is now home to many internationally-renowned film festivals brimming with new talent and innovations in movie making. No matter […]
The Best of Tucson: Saguaro National Park
Whether you call Tucson home or are just visiting, Saguaro National Park should be at the top of your activity list. The park offers plenty of activities like hiking, camping, cactus gardens, and sunset spots perfect for the passionate photographer, to name a few. Breathtaking landscapes and picturesque vistas surround Tucson. But these astounding views […]
Remote Workers Flock to Tucson
As workers from expensive, dense cities pivot to working from home, many of them have realized they can live much more comfortably in cities like Tucson. COVID-19 has had a detrimental impact on nearly everyone, from individuals to businesses and beyond. A lot has changed to deal with the novel coronavirus — but not all […]