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The village of Tubac, located about 45 miles south of Tucson off Interstate 19, was the first European settlement in what is now the State of Arizona. It has become a haven for artists and a favorite destination for visitors to... more
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This should be your first stop on your visit to the artist colony of Tubac, about 40 minutes south of Tucson. The Chamber is physically located in the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park Center on Tubac Road, but written inquiri... more
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In 1775, Spanish commander Juan Bautista de Anza led an expedition of 240 peasants, priests and troops from his presidio, or fort, in Tubac to find a land route from Mexico to what is now known as the San Francisco Bay Area. Th... more
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Amado Travel Experiences
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Smog and a Race to see the Cactus
The departure time of 8:00 came and went, and we pulled out of the La Mesa Travelodge at 8:45. It seems that everybody is dragging a bit... Continue reading »
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Moseying into Tucson
Well howdy agin pardners, it's been a while since we could lowg owan to the darn intreenate so scuse me ifn i gits confused. Our gr... Continue reading »
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Tucson Adventures
The first day we went to Tombstone, AZ and saw a reenactment of the Shootout at the OK Corral. The Erps won again. This was a fun happe... Continue reading »
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Southern Arizona
Saturday 2nd JuneWaking early Lyn and I set out for a walk through the back of Fred's property which took us out onto an Arroyo. Th... Continue reading »
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How to Scale a Cactus
The border wasn’t far from the town of Hermisillo. A quick bus ride and we joined the long queue to gain entry into the USA. Things had c... Continue reading »
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