BEn'S TRAVEL BLOG

The best reason to visit the Tucson Botanical Gardens is for the art and the special exhibits. Here's everything you'll see in a visit.

The Bajada Loop Drive is a 6-mile dirt road that makes an oval-shaped loop around the westernmost section of Saguaro National Park West. The Valley View Trail is a really easy out-and-back hike totaling less than one mile and, as promised, offers excellent views of Wasson Peak and the surrounding valley.

While Saguaro National Park West is more popular among tourists, the east side is definitely worth a visit, too. Here's what you'll see on the trip, including a trek down the best hike, Javelina Rocks.

Hunt's Tomb is a twenty-foot tall pyramid at the top of a hill in Papago Park. It's a great spot for views of downtown Phoenix, the Hole in the Rock, and the surrounding desert park.

One of Phoenix's most popular tourist attractions is Papago Park, home to the Hole in the Rock. An easy hike leads up to a beautiful view of downtown Phoenix and, if you time it right, a gorgeous sunset.