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Field Guide: Picture Rocks Wash Loop Trail (Tucson)

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 […]

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Field Guide: Hidden Valley Trail (Joshua Tree)

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 […]

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A Field Guide to Sonoran Desert Wildlife

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 […]

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Field Guide: Cottonwood Springs Trail (Joshua Tree)

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 […]

Field Guide: Pioneertown (Joshua Tree)

The high desert region known as Joshua Tree really encompasses three different towns with stretches of the National Park in each: Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and 29 Palms. As a visitor to the area it can be confusing to figure out how to plan your days so you’re not driving back and forth between different […]

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A Family Friendly Guide to Tucson

Exploring Tucson with Kids Tucson, Arizona is such a fun destination for the whole family to visit. For one thing, the landscape is one of a kind! The Saguaro cactus, the largest cactus in America, grows only in the Sonoran Desert around Tucson. The iconic natural vistas may be what draw visitors to Tucson, but […]

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A Monthly Guide to Cactus Blooms

We look forward to spring and summer in the desert all year. It’s a wonderful time of year when the pool is the perfect temperature for swimming, the evenings are still cool enough to dine al fresco, and the cacti are blooming! If you’re thinking of making a desert trip, it’s a great time to […]