santa catalinas: Top Reasons Why Tucson Might be The Best New Home for You - 11/06/18 04:45 PM
2.  Mountains.
My kids thought Tucson was just a flat desert plain with a few Saguaro Cacti to break up the monotony before they came to visit.
Tucson is surrounded by four main mountain ranges, on all sides.
Santa Catalina's, including Mt. Lemmon, to the north. Santa Ritas to the South.

Here is Cat Mountain, SW Tucson,Tucson Mountain Range.
Tucson Mountains to the West - This is a closeup of Sombrero Peak.
 
Pusch Ridge to the North, part of the Santa Catalina's in Oro Valley.
Rincons to the east.
They are amazing, and each different in their own ways.
These are the Tortolita Mountains, up where they play golf by … (2 comments)

santa catalinas: Hiking on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley, AZ - 05/16/11 05:39 PM
Hiking on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley, AZ
This weekend my husband and I took an enjoyable hike up into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, under Pusch Ridge.
I love the views.

Here's a map so you know your way around.

Take plenty of water, a few snacks, and a camera!

Don't forget to watch for venomous creatures like rattle snakes and gila monsters.  We found several of these colorful little lizards, brave enough to pose for camera shots. 
They are common in this area, and are called the Crotaphytus collaris or eastern collared lizard.
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Cara Marcelle Mancuso, Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!   (Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes)

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

Tucson, AZ

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Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes

Address: 12080 N Dove Mountain Blvd, #100, Marana, AZ , 85658

Mobile: (520) 909-2988

Author Bio: I have been a Realtor since 2005, and love finding homes for new people moving to the area. There is nothing like matching folks up with their hopes and dreams. If you are looking for a new home in the Tucson area, Marana, Oro Valley and Vail area, or wanting to sell your home, I'd love to help.



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