Tucson, Arizona is a desert oasis brimming with local charm, creative shops, and breathtaking natural landscapes. A big city with a small-town feel, it’s no wonder the Old Pueblo continues to gain more national notoriety as a travel destination and a steady climbing underdog in the culinary world. While many of our guests are happy […]
When summer casts its warm glow over the Sonoran Desert, Tucson beckons with a tapestry of experiences waiting to be explored. From the iconic saguaro cacti of Saguaro National Park to the vibrant cultural scene and culinary delights, the Old Pueblo offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and human creativity that shines brightly […]
Once a copper mining town, nowadays the picturesque town of Bisbee, Arizona is a free-spirited, colorful place with a thriving arts and cultural scene. Bisbee has mild temperatures year round, so it is always lovely to spend a day there wandering around and exploring. And since it is located just a couple of hours from […]
Picture Rocks Wash Loop Trail is a lovely trail located in Saguaro National Park West, about a 10 minute drive from JTH Tucson. This area is experiencing a beautiful poppy bloom this year, and Picture Rocks Wash Loop is a great spot to enjoy springtime wildflowers. Also located along the trail are petroglyphs, the namesake […]
Hidden Valley Trail is a loop trail located in Joshua Tree National Park. This easy, mile-long trail is popular for a reason, as it offers up beautiful views of Joshua Tree’s otherworldly rock formations. For guests who are new to visiting Joshua Tree, Hidden Valley Trail is a great introduction to the unique and iconic […]
We are fortunate here at JTH Tucson to be surrounded by 40 acres of the most biologically diverse desert in the United States. Sonoran desert wildlife is a unique mix of animals traditionally associated with the desert Southwest (like rattlesnakes and coyotes) along with animals that travel up from Central America (such as jaguars and […]
We love to start our day with a good cup of coffee, and our absolute favorite is roasted by Exo coffee– so we asked their owners, Amy and Doug, for their advice for brewing a barista worthy cup of coffee at home. For the best tasting cup of joe, Amy and Doug recommend using a […]
Cottonwood Springs Trail is a beautiful and lesser visited trail that winds through the ecologically diverse confluence of the Mojave and Colorado deserts in Joshua Tree National Park. This short trail is a really interesting one that offers a glimpse of many of the unique flora and fauna of the region, including one of the […]
If you’re planning a visit to JTH Tucson and want to experience a really unique day trip, then don’t forget to pack your passport! The vibrant border town of Nogales, Mexico is just a short, scenic drive away from us. From JTH Tucson, it’ll take you about an hour and a half to reach the […]
One of our absolute favorite spots to grab a cocktail in Tucson is Westbound. We always recommend for our guests at JTH Tucson to pop by their bar and bottle shop, which is located on the westside of Tucson in the MSA Annex—a cute outdoor shopping and dining area housed in shipping containers. We asked […]
