In May, just in time for the cactus to bloom, Tucson's weather began to be hot, but acceptable. It was my first solo road trip, flying in from Seattle to see a band I've loved for years. I like wild places more than cities and people. And more! Tucson is not as dry as Vegas. But if you don't open it the right way, it's a hot summer in Tucson! The heat is like being in a furnace. But winter is perfect, and there are so many resorts.

Follow Phoenix all the way south to the unique city of Tucson. Deeply influenced by Spanish, Mexican and western culture, it is full of a strong exotic atmosphere. The desert landscape is also unique and charming, and cacti can be seen everywhere. If you like to take pictures and punch in, there are many interesting photo spots that will definitely satisfy you.

Saguaro National Park

Memorial Day went to saguaro national park, just in time for a few people tall cactus flowering season, although not as shocking as other plants bloom, but it is also a rare sight!
The park itself is small, and the east and west parks are located on either side of Tucson. You can fly to Phoenix and drive there for an hour and a half, or fly straight to Tucson.

The two campuses begin a scenic loop drive at Red Hills and Rincon Mountain vistor center with some short trails along the way. Because some parts of drive are one-way, if you want to get around the entire route, look at the map and choose the right direction before setting off.

Eastside takes the Freeman Homestead Trail, 1 mile loop, to see a variety of desert plants growing together.

In the west area, saguaro cactus is more concentrated. The valley view overlook trail is very short, so you can get close to tall cactus and overlook the cactus forest.

There are all kinds of longer trails to go on, but the scenery is more repetitive, and the desert is hot and dry, so we have no choice. Be sure to moisturize and protect yourself from the sun if you leave.

The mountain cactus, you can drive to the bajada loop drive to visit a circle, midway bajada wash trail is a good photo point. When we went to the park, we found that there was no entry ticket office, or later when we went to the visitor center to stamp the fee.

Greetings From Tucson Mural

A graffiti wall with the name Tucson on it, the recent growing mural art movement is bringing life to buildings in the Tucson and even University of Arizona communities. Ignacio Garcia, a muralist from Arizona, said he hopes to bring more of the art displayed on buildings in downtown Tucson closer to the university.

Barrio Viejo

Dt near a very distinctive small house, a colorful small house, a cactus in front of the door, a sense of palm springs vacation. also known as “Barrio Libre”, is a neighborhood that is located the downtown section of Tucson, Arizona. The name translates to English as "Old Neighborhood". The neighborhood was a cultural center of Tucson as it was the home to many immigrants, including Mexican, Chinese, African and other European countries as well. Many parts of the Barrio were destroyed in the mid to late 1900’s, but some has survived and makes up the neighborhood as it stands now. Today, Barrio Viejo has one of the largest collection of 19th century adobe buildings in the US, with the current borders of Cushing Street to the north, Sixth Avenue to the east, I-10 to the west, and 18th Street to the south. The barrio originally stretched all the way up to Broadway Boulevard, bordered by Main Avenue on the west but has been reduced over time.

University of Arizona

It is recommended to punch in. Environment and Natural Resources, Arizona State Museum, Old Main Building, Center for Creative Photography, The whole city is located in a desert, and the vegetation around the campus is also tropical. The campus is huge and there's a lot of Mexican food around. There's also an institute at the University of Arizona that studies tree rings, and it's a giant tree trunk, and it's really interesting to see the rings that correspond to the time of major events.

Trail Dust Town
Trail Dust Town has dining options for every occasion! Visit Pinnacle Peak, the home of cowboy steak, Tucson's favorite place to eat steak since 1962. A night at Pinnacle Peak is a must experience! Or try Millie's Pancake Haus for a delicious breakfast or a delicious lunch. A Tucson institution since 1964 and now home here! rail Dust Town is for all ages! Watch the stunning Pistoleros Wild West stunt show, or take a real train ride through the "West." Enjoy a spin on the vintage carousel or Circle-the-Wagons Ferris wheel. Try panning for gold or test your skills at the shooting range! Trail Dust Town offers unique shopping opportunities. All of the stores are owned and operated by local Tucson families and offer everything from magic supplies and novelties to fine art. You can find a variety of services, such as photography, web design, and day spas.

San Xavier del bac mission

This is a lovely little church, about a dozen minutes from Tucson, and on Wednesday afternoon, a school made a field trip, and three or five teachers took about 30 kids, and the teacher explained the history of the church, and then the kids got into a circle and started talking, and even though it was autumn, the sun was still very hot in Tucson, There were a few clouds floating in the clear blue sky, and I looked up at the sky, the sun on my face, and I squinted to take a picture of the cross on the spire.

The church is under repair, but as long as the sun is good, it doesn't affect its beauty. Make sure to check out the gift shop in the back. It's full of cute little things. There is also a large cross on the back hill hilltop, but it is private property and is now closed to the public. There are no tickets for this church.

If you're going to Tucson, visit this place alone on a fall afternoon. It's highly recommended.

Biosphere 2

A fully enclosed indoor ecosystem that mimics the Earth's biosphere. Biosphere 1 is the Earth, as we all know, but in the last century, Americans with time and money created Biosphere 2.
It is an experimental site built in the 20th century at a cost of $1.5 billion, with a focus on self-sufficiency. The biosphere is isolated from the outside, with tropical rainforests, oceans, beaches... Producing its own oxygen, people and animals live inside, the experimenter attempts to achieve the conversion of oxygen and carbon dioxide, turning this place into a human utopia.

Recommended meals:
✦Little Anthony's Diner
Net red fast food restaurant, more inclined to the kind of retro American literary restaurant! This time and friends to Tucson play decisive to punch!! Come in to see almost full of foreign service staff are foreigners, the overall bright red + white style really instant time to the 1950s 🇺🇸, the food is some snacks and simple meals, American retro style super love!

✦Noodleholics
Beef noodles are good
✦El Charro Cafe
A century-old Mexican restaurant