Arizona with Family

Gilbert Ray Campground Entrance

We arrived in Arizona to begin our visits with family and friends. Escaping the frigid Wisconsin winter. Hoping all have survived at home, we found the desert valley to be nice and warm.












We were lucky to find a campsite at Gilbert Ray Pima County Campground. This no reservation oasis, is a cactus garden with some awesome sunsets. The 140 sites are continuously occupied as it is so conveniently located by the Saguaro National Park, Tuscon Desert Museum and Old Tucson.

Saguaro National Park

We hike a few trails at the National Park (now open) and marveled at the largest cactus in the U.S., plus some great views. Didn't realise how many mountain ranges there are in the Sonoran desert.

Park petroglyphs

A ride through East side of park

Our Tucson stop included a visit with family.
Sharing meals at a local favorite Mariscos Chihuahua Mexican Seafood and a stop at the most delicate freshly made torillias.




























We also had a trolley tour of downtown, a sneak peak at the Rock and Gem show and a little refreshment at a modern container market. No tupperware here, just some great margaritas.

































My favorite find was artist Stephan Day painting plein aire.