Dog-Friendly Walkways at Tucson KOA

May 28, 2025

The KOA in Tucson has gravel sites and a concrete road with gravel mixed in, making it rough on dog toes. A smooth concrete border provides a nice transition between the two larger areas. It also gives Tucker a nice walkway that doesn’t hurt his sensitive toes.

Arizona's Metric Interstate: I-19's Unique Highway

May 27, 2025

Did you know that there is a US Interstate that is only measured using the metric system? Yep! You read that correctly! Interstate 19 in Arizona, which travels from Tucson to Nogales has metric signage and is fully measured using the metric system.

Honoring Heroes: Memorial Day Reflections

May 26, 2025

Remembering and honoring those who gave all in service to our great nation today. You will never be forgotten.

Tumacácori: Arizona's Hidden Mission Gem

May 25, 2025

Located about an hour south of Tucson is a gem of a national park that many people have not heard about. Tumacácori National Historical Park takes you back in time to the late 1600s when Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries were traveling north from Mexico to bring European values and farming techniques to indigenous people of the area (O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache).

World's Largest Rose Tree in Tombstone, Arizona

May 24, 2025

During our day in Tombstone, we kept seeing signs for “The World’s Largest Rose Tree ”. I (Kate) have a strong love for the natural world, so this type of thing is right up my alley. The entry into the rose tree in was only $5, and there was a small museum about the history of both Tombstone and the Rose Tree Inn.

Tombstone, Arizona: A Real Wild West Town

May 23, 2025

While in Tucson we took a step back in time with a day trip to Tombstone, AZ , and it was like walking straight into a Wild West movie set—only it’s all real (well, mostly 😉).

Citrus Blossoms and Busy Bees at Tucson KOA

May 22, 2025

The citrus tree in our site at the KOA in Tucson was in full bloom, so we were lucky enough to have an amazing citrus blossom smell! We also had a TON of bees. The bees didn’t bother us at all during our two week stay, even as we walked by and under the tree. Steve even washed the RV one day and they did not bother him!

The bees were just busy collecting pollen to take back and feed the hive. So interesting to watch!

Arizona Sunsets and Free Citrus at LazyDays Tucson

May 21, 2025

We stayed at the LazyDays KOA in Tucson which is a very nice park! And just LOOK at the sunsets - Arizona does not disappoint in that regard!

Shakespeare Ghost Town: West's Most Authentic History

May 19, 2025

After leaving Alamogordo, we headed west, making a stop at a Harvest Host on our way to Tucson, AZ. Touted as “The West’s most authentic ghost town”, there aren’t really ghosts at Shakespeare Ghost Town in Lordsburg, New Mexico. But you will find the amazing story of an abandoned mining town and the generations of a family that have worked tirelessly to preserve and upkeep the physical town as well as keep the stories of the old west alive by sharing this amazing piece of history with the world.