(Tucson AZ) San Xavier del Bac Mission was founded by Father Kino, a Jesuit, in 1692 on the Spanish frontier and to Christianize the natives. It continues to serve the Tohono O’odham nation with regular mass and services. The current buildings were constructed 1783-1797 in a Spanish Colonial style. Each year a pilgrimage of thousands […]
(Tucson AZ) Saguaro National Park West – Tucson Mountain District, on the western outskirts of Tucson, makes up the other half of the park. A short film at the Red Hills Visitor Center explained the unique aspects of the area. Outside on the patio, there was an informative talk about how geological events developed the […]
(nr Why AZ) More exploring in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument; this time on the east side, took me to Alamo Canyon. Three miles on a narrow gravel road lead to the trailhead, and a camp suitable for tents and vans. There wasn’t much space for visitors; so, I parked between two of the campsites. […]