We have been heading south to Tucson, Ariz., for the past 15 years to escape wintry weather here in Colorado Springs. In March, my husband Ron and I, spent a month there. We always are on the lookout for new things to see and do, and this year was no exception. Tucson is chock full of history, nature, scenery, and community highlights and events. Here are a few we sampled in 2023 that I highly recommend.

is 25 miles south of Tucson and is the niftiest place ever for snowbirds and migrating birds. I’m not sure how we missed it all these years. Madera Canyon is located at an altitude of 5,000 ft. In the Santa Rita Mountains. Temperatures here are typically around 20 degrees cooler than Tucson, offering Madera Canyon