Green Valley Moments

Fina’s Tree at 110 feet is the tallest tree in Tucson, Arizona.
The story goes back to 1910. A storm hit the city, and uprooted the young Red Gum tree, which was discovered and replanted by a little girl named Defina Bravo. Since that day the locals have called it ‘Fina’s Tree’ in rememberance.
The Biggest […]

I first heard about this chain several years ago and the concept intrigued me. Steaks, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pies, specialty salads, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more, served in attractive surroundings and using only the finest ingredients available.
When we heard that there was a Claim Jumper […]

Photos, stories, and info on Tucson, Arizona wildflowers, plants, wildlife, and other related (and unrelated) things.
Beautiful photos and more.
Firefly Forest Blog

Would this enhance the image of Tucson, or what?
New images released Thursday by the UA show an enormous arch spanning Interstate 10 that would serve not only as a landmark for Tucson but would also support a pedestrian bridge and a proposed science center.
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Intel’s 3rd Annual “Most Unwired Cities” survey ranks the top 100 U.S. cities and regions for the greatest wireless Internet accessibility. This year’s survey reveals a growing number of diverse locations - both indoors and outdoors - where people can log on and connect to the Internet without wires.
Today, wireless hotspots can be […]

Just select the city of your choice, and the website combines Google Maps with locations.
Where to go for the cheapest gasoline in Tucson?
$2.16, Hanson’s, 22nd St & Wilmot Rd

As last reported.
Cheap Gas
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Edited: to add another website for Tucson Gas.
Tucson Gas
Best price is now at Costco and Hanson’s, $2.16.

AARP ranks the top 50 hospitals in the United States.
I was disappointed to see that not one hospital in Tucson made the list.
Top 50 Hospitals

Real estate experts say Tucson has been a sellers’ market for at least the last year and a half, and the trend is accelerating.
The median sale price in the Tucson metro area has gone from $156,500 in March 2004 to $190,000 last month - a 21.4 percent increase, according to the Tucson Association of Realtors.
Casa […]

Speaking of trees in the desert, nursery personnel agree there are many variables to selecting a small tree for your garden or patio. You need to know what you want from your tree, where it’s going to be planted, and how willing you are to care for it. Then share that information with staff from […]

We were in Tucson yesterday, and stopped around noon at Bob�s Deli for lunch. We previously read a review in the Tucson weekly which attracted our interest.
Inside, we counted 13 two tops, and for those of you with no restaurant experience, that�s thirteen tables for two. The dining area was clean.
We like clean. […]