Make Tucson Your Retirement Destination
Hey active adults and soon to be retirees, are you scoping out warm and sunny climates to spend your retirement years in? If so, look no further than Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks and Sonoran plants and cacti, Tucson offers all of the amenities of any large city, including live shows, numerous golf courses, fine dining, and did I mention perfect whether ten months of the year?
There are several new home communities being built in nearly every direction surrounding the city. New homes can be located in neighboring cities, including Oro Valley, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Vail, Green Valley, and Sahuarita.
Living in, or near, Tucson, offers residents an abundance of vacation and short trip destinations. There are several state parks and national forest areas throughout the southeastern region of Arizona. One such travel destination includes Chiricahua National Monument, where visitors will discover rugged landscapes and hillsides. Imagine the sights you will encounter at this breathtaking place that is often referred to as The Chiricahua- Apache for Land of Standing-Up Rocks.
Chiricahua National Monument
Born of an eruption that took place some twenty-seven million years ago and, by scale, dwarves the blast of Mt. St. Helen, this valley of stone host some of the greatest Arizona attractions an explorer would ever hope to find. Aside from the soothing calm you will find among these rocky wonders, there is a multitude of things for you and your family to do at the Chiricahua National Monument.
Ride and Hike: With over a dozen titled bike trails snaking 18 miles throughout the monument area; all of which provide awesome scenic views and trails for hikers of any skill level, there is plenty to satisfy the adventurer in you. The most well-known trail is called the Heart of Rocks, a collection of shapes and sights that one could never forget.
Horses are allowed on most of the trails.
Campgrounds: You will be welcomed at one of the 24 campground sites offered. At only $12 per night, with no shortage of RV hook-ups, grills, picnic tables, and restrooms, you will find all the necessary comforts for a wonderful vacation.
Scenic Drive: Only 8 miles from the entry station, you will be treated to the amazing sights that have made the Chiricahuas so famous. From the timeless landscape to the lichen-stained boulders to the incredible balancing rocks, visitors to this monument will witness nature’s true greatness and beauty.
Accommodations: Outside of the campgrounds, further lodging can be found in Willcox just 35 minutes away. You will also find restaurants and other assistance in Willcox.
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