It’s hard for many folks to appreciate the beauty of the desert until they experience it. It’s full of amazing things to see and experience. From gorgeous vistas, Western legends such as Tombstone to the mystery of discovering ancient indian ruins and relics. I love Arizona.
Couldn’t agree more.
Another childhood memory from Tucson: sitting on the front yard grass on a cool, clear night, looking up and just being overwhelmed at the millions of stars stretching from horizon to horizon.
There’s a reason for that observatory on Mount Lemon.
(Unfortunately, I’ve read there is now a lot of light pollution from all grown up Tucson and astronomical observation is more difficult.)