Serendipitous Beginnings After leaving our full time jobs to pursue freelance work in 2013, we set off on a roadtrip from San Francisco to New York that changed our lives. One of our first stops on that trip was Joshua Tree, CA—a place that stuck with us as we continued to travel, and ultimately became […]
As much as we love the desert, sometimes it’s nice to have a change of scenery. Luckily here in Tucson you don’t have to travel far to experience something completely different. Towering at 9,171 feet above sea level, Mount Lemmon’s change in elevation from the base to the peak is comparable to that between Mexico […]
The warm summer rains and distant thunder storms have arrived in the high desert, lowering our thermometers ever so slightly. We’ve had an eclectic mix of music playing around the house, lead by a sun-soaked anthem by UK-based The Heavy Heavy. The duo blends blues, psychedelia and sunny pop to feel right at home amidst […]
Here in the desert we always look forward to summer for prickly pear season. One of our favorite things to make with the fruit (tunas) is a fresh prickly pear margarita. We make it with fresh juice, but this can also be done with prickly pear syrup (reduce to 0.5 oz)! It’s sooo delicious, and […]
As the cacti begin blooming and summer draws closer, we’re placing the spotlight on Angel Olsen. Her unforgettable vocal melodies and memory-conjuring arrangements are the right soundtrack for a time of year when the best of yesterday is laying the foundation for tomorrow’s laughter, heartache, and everything else worth singing about. Along the way, enjoy […]
It’s easy to see why Seven Falls trail is one of the most popular trails in Tucson. It has a little bit of everything: beautiful mountains, saguaros, water … and it culminates at a breathtaking waterfall! The trail is located on the east side of Tucson, so about an hour drive from JTH Tucson. It […]
The timeless and earnest voice of Riddy Arman has been on our minds as we make the shift into the cool winter here in the high desert. Her song “Half a Heart Keychain” kicks off our holiday playlist, but the entirety of her self-titled album is worth a long listen as you make the […]
A great hike to celebrate dropping temperatures is Black Rock Loop. The trailhead is located at the Sweetwater Preserve which is a 20 mile scenic drive from JTH Tucson. The parking lot starts you off on Saguaro Vista trail (full of dense Saguaros) which then leads to Black Rock Loop (that loop is about 1.6 […]
We met Jonathon Robert Linaberry, who goes by the moniker The Bones of J.R. Jones at our Posada in Tucson, Arizona. The New York singer/songwriter admittedly has a fascination with the southwestern desert, present in his music and the accompanying album artwork that Jonathon creates himself. His song “Howl” has been on constant rotation in […]
A little over three years ago we sat down to reflect on our first couple of years of full-time desert living. The past few years have flown by, and suddenly we’ve been living in the desert for over five years. That milestone is the perfect reminder to sit down and reflect on the changes of […]
