| Tucson pronounced too sawn is small city located | | | | southern entry to Saguaro National Park, is a |
| in southern Arizona about 100 miles south of | | | | great place to experience the flora and fauna of |
| Phoenix and 60 miles north of the Mexican border. | | | | the surrounding desert. |
| It is situated on a flat desert valley nearly | | | | Old Tucson is a simulated western town originally |
| surrounded by barren, rugged mountains. | | | | constructed as a film set for cowboy movies. |
| It has become a retirement community for | | | | Today it is a theme park with entertainment, |
| elderly citizens that appreciate the year round | | | | restaurants, gift shops and many actors dressed |
| warm weather and inexpensive living. | | | | in western costumes. |
| It is less congested than Phoenix and well situated | | | | For a very different experience, visit the Pima Air |
| for tourists wishing to explore the many | | | | Museum just south of the city. In addition to |
| surrounding attractions. | | | | viewing their wonderful collection of military and |
| The climate in Tucson is always dry with | | | | civilian aircraft, you can take guided tours of the |
| temperatures ranging from warm to extremely | | | | Bone yards at neighbouring Davis Monthan Air |
| hot. The city normally receives less than 25 cm | | | | Force Base. Over 5000 military aircraft including |
| of rainfall per year. Daytime temperatures can | | | | hundreds of huge B 52 bombers awaiting |
| exceed 45 during the summer with a much more | | | | destruction are parked in endless rows at the |
| pleasant 20 during the winter months. High tourist | | | | Aerospace Maintenance and Reconstruction |
| season extends from November through March. | | | | Centre. It is hard to even imagine so many |
| Fall and spring are good times to visit this area if | | | | aircraft parked in one place. |
| you want to avoid the tourist crowds. | | | | There are huge open pit copper mines near |
| The surrounding desert is filled with giant Saguaro | | | | Sahuarita just south of Tucson and in Bisbee |
| cactuses that stand up to 10 meters high. You | | | | south of Tombstone. Both mines offer public |
| can drive through forests of these cactuses or | | | | tours. A 29 mile road winds its way up the |
| hike the many trails in Saguaro National Park | | | | Catalina Mountains to the 3000 meter high peak |
| located just outside of the city. | | | | of mount Lemmon where temperatures average |
| The Arizona Desert Museum, located about 15 | | | | 10 lower than the city below. |
| miles west of the city near Old Tucson at the | | | | |