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 […]
Field Guide: Bisbee, AZ
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 […]
Field Guide: Nogales, Mexico (day trip from Tucson)
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 […]
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 […]
Field Guide: Sunset Vista Trail at Picacho Peak (Tucson)
Picacho Peak State Park is a landmark that is sure to catch your eye as you approach JTH Tucson from the East. The peak has a distinct shape that always reminds us of a sombrero. This park is famous for springtime wildflowers, which cover the hillsides in vivid colors after rainy winters. This year’s super […]
Field Guide: Mount Lemmon (Tucson)
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 […]