A photographic celebration of the city of Tucson, AZ
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is located about 15 miles west of Tucson. One of the first naturalistic zoos in the nation, it also has features of a museum and botanical garden. The Desert Museum focuses on the plant and animal life of the Sonoran desert and is one of the most visited attractions in Tucson. Below are a few of the animals that you might see on a trip there.
1 A Desert Bighorn Ewe stands at attention in her enclosure at The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum outside of Tucson, AZ.
Summer in Tucson means monsoon rains. The heat creates a convective force creating thunderheads over the mountains, that then move through the city, dumping rain on its residents. These late afternoon storms often leave a canvas of clouds on which the beautiful sunsets Tucson has become famous for are painted. But the monsoon is not the only time we enjoy these amazing sites—our signature sunsets happen year round. Enjoy these sunsets.
1 Light poles at a park are silhouetted by the setting sun in Tucson, AZ.
A favorite spot for visitors and Tucsonans alike is Sabino Canyon. It serves as a trailhead to miles of hiking into the Catalina Mountains as well as being a place to simply enjoy the beauty of the desert. In the summer, during monsoon, the clouds are fascinating to watch as the thunderheads build in a constantly changing display of beauty and power. Desert dwellers especially appreciate this as the clouds promise cooling rain and he water that is desperately needed for survival in this dry, hot climate.
1 Clouds form in a blue sky over Sabino Canyon outside of Tucson, AZ