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Unique Architecture: Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area In Tucson's Saguaro National Park West

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Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

Not your average picnic area:  Saguaro National Park West, Tucson, AZ

Places of interest in Saguaro National Park West, Tucson, AZ Ez-Kim-In-Zin Picnic Area in Tucson's Saguaro National Park West is the most remote in the park...  and it's an easy drive from anywhere in Tucson.

This lovely rock structure is easily the most unique (and beautiful) picnic spot I've seen anywhere in the southwest.

Check this out:

  • Unparalleled views of Wasson and Amole peaks, in the Tucson Mountains.
  • Magnificent evening sunsets surrounded by a forest of Giant Saguaros.
  • 1,000 year old petroglyphs at the nearby Signal Hill Picnic Area
  • Children-friendly, the picnic area has bathrooms!
  • Quiet and peaceful.  Tucson is on the other side of the mountains.
  • Hiking trails created by the CCC nearly 100 years ago - some with hand-carved granite steps (Hugh Norris trail)
  • Friendly Active Rain Ambassador for Arizona would love to be your guide.  (That would be me.  Call in advance.)

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Comments (29)

Emily Lowe
RE/MAX Homes and Estates, Lipman Group - Nashville, TN
Nashville TN Realtor

Mike - you really make me want to visit your neck of the woods!  Looks like an amazing place!

Sep 25, 2009 09:16 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Mike, That is absolutely breathtaking!  I'd never seen or heard of it and I'm so glad you posted about it.

Sep 25, 2009 09:44 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It looks like a great fixer upper. As Igor said in Young Frankenstein, a little paint, some plants, a few throw pillows.....

Sep 25, 2009 11:11 AM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Wow, Mike!  That looks like a perfect spot for a little respite!  >>>off to stuff another $20 in the Tuscon Trip jar >>>>

Sep 25, 2009 12:31 PM
Donna Paul
Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast - Dix Hills, NY
Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate

I just love your picture.. you make me want to take the first plan over there. It does make you wonder about all that God had created for us to enjoy. It leaves you speechless.

Sep 25, 2009 12:47 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Well that is the most unusual name I've heard of for a park...what is the story behind the name?

Sep 25, 2009 12:49 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Mike - I always look forward to your photos; this is truly a unique structure.  One of these days I have to head that way.

Sep 25, 2009 01:40 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Jennifer,

Thanks for saying so; that's much appreciated!

Sharon,

I don't know...  but I'll bet Google does.  I'll find out.

Donna,

I'm glad you like it!

Carol,

That little jar will be filling up pretty soon!

Joe,

Some criss-cross curtains in the windows...  LOL

Carole,

Southwest flies out here pretty cheap...

Emily,

Well?  Come on!

John,

You're going to love it here!

Bob,

I'm ready, willing and able.

Karen,

This is the time of year we like best.

Vickie,

It certainly is!

Mike in Tucson

Sep 25, 2009 02:06 PM
Joeann Fossland
Advantage Solutions Group - Tucson, AZ
Master Certified Coach to Motivated Agents

Great pic and now it has cooled down a bit, time for a picnic! Thanks

Sep 25, 2009 03:30 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

This is the time to be in the desert I'm such a wimp when it get too much over 90. Another great photo.

Sep 25, 2009 03:52 PM
Bob & Carolin Benjamin
Benjamin Realty LLC - Gold Canyon, AZ
East Phoenix Arizona Homes

Great photo and the map is terrific as well --  good job as always -- all the best.

Sep 25, 2009 06:11 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Carolin,

Making the map was fun.  Thanks for stopping by to comment.

Terry,

Get it together!  LOL

Joeann,

What a GREAT new logo!  It's good to see you.

Mike in Tucson

Sep 25, 2009 08:04 PM
Jane Penttinen
V.I.P. Mortgage - Tucson, AZ
NMLS #222178

Mike - you know THE best places in Tucson.  I've lived here a lot of years and yet I learn something new from you all the time.  Great place!

Sep 26, 2009 02:32 AM
Anonymous
michelle king

Mike, what beautiful photos. You are truly blessed to have such a beautiful and unspoiled area right in your backyard.

 

Thank you so much for sharing.

 

MK

Sep 27, 2009 12:42 AM
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Jamie Dumaine-Russell
RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Mike - What a stunning piece of architecture and what a pleasure it would be to have you as the guide to tour the surrounding area.

Sep 27, 2009 08:39 AM
Sherry Siegel, Managing Broker, EcoBroker, ABR
BrokersGroup, serving Sequim and Port Angeles - Sequim, WA

Mike, the map LOOKS like fun. How'd you create it? Special program? Or just technological mastery?

Sep 27, 2009 05:32 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Mike I do believe I missed this structure when I used to visit the park.  Great find a beautiful shot.

Sep 28, 2009 11:17 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

When I first looked at the picture, I thought it was a historic but crumbling rock house.

Sep 28, 2009 03:40 PM
Liz Flint
Century 21 Hardee-Team Realty - Houston, TX
Houston\Tomball Realtor (832)816-8066

Hi Mike, I loved your map with the pictures and the arrows to where they were on the map.  Is is hard to do that?

Mar 27, 2010 12:17 PM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Liz,

It's not hard to make maps like this if you have Microsoft Powerpoint.  Using PP, create the map with the photos and arrows, etc.  Then take a screenshot of your work, and voila!  You've got it!

Jim,

Crumbling, it's not.  Isn't that a cool little retreat?!

Cindy,

You'll just have to come back and visit again.

Sherry,

See my comment above on how to create a map like this.

Donna,

The offer is genuine.  Come on out!

Michelle,

No doubt about it.  I am blessed.

Jane,

Thanks for saying so!  See you on your blog, or around the office.

Mike in Tucson

Apr 05, 2010 12:39 AM