by Brian Wesley | Jul 16, 2019 | Adventure, Arizona, Family Hikes, Gallery, Hike, National Park, Southwest
Enjoy some photos and a video from our adventures in the Petrified Forest. 
by Brian Wesley | Jan 19, 2019 | Adventure, Favorites, Museum, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Video
White Sands Missile Range is the largest military installation in the US with over 3,200 square miles. One week after it’s July 1945 opening the first atomic bomb test was conducted at this location. You’ve probably heard of the Trinity Test Site from history. ... 
by Brian Wesley | Nov 24, 2018 | Arizona, Favorites, History, Religious, Southwest, Tucson, Urban Exploration
San Xavier del Bac Mission was built in the late 1700s and is the oldest European structure in the entire state. This Catholic mission is located just south of Tucson and really is a must-see. I’ve visited several times and they always seem to be open. Their... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 10, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Blog, Family Hikes, Favorites, History, Museum, National Park, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, State Park, Tour, Tucson, Urban Exploration, Video, Zoo
5 Family-Friendly Activities in Tucson, AZ When it comes to activities in Tucson, there’s so much to do that they have a booklet full of coupons called the Tucson Passport. The booklet is about $20 per person and is a fantastic deal for all that it offers!... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 27, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Favorites, History, Museum, Southwest, State Park, Tour, Tucson, Urban Exploration, Video
In the 1960’s solid rocket fuel wasn’t being used for ICBM missiles. Instead, when the order came to launch, a team of trained military had to connect and fuel the 103 foot Titan II missile inside its huge underground bunker. This is all here to remind us and teach... 
by Brian Wesley | Oct 13, 2018 | Adventure, Arizona, Favorites, Gallery, History, Museum, Southwest, Tucson, Video
One of the world’s largest aviation museum (the largest non-government), it’s not without oohs and ahhs. The Pima Air and Space Museum is huge, over 127 acres huge. It has multiple indoor hangars and tons of outside exhibits displaying over 300 planes &... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 9, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Hike, National Park, Southwest, Video
A co-worker and I were once crossing southern New Mexico when we saw White Sands National Monument nearby. We were ahead of schedule so we decided to stop for a quick break. When we entered the park it was flooded so we only got to see a tiny portion of the park. ... 
by Tammy Wesley | May 26, 2018 | Adventure, Southwest, Tucson
Tombstone, Arizona If you’re in the Tucson, Arizona area and looking for something to do for the afternoon, pay a visit to Tombstone. There is plenty of history and entertainment for kids and adults alike. It is THE historic town where western gunfights took place.... 
by Tammy Wesley | Jan 17, 2018 | Adventure, Favorites, Museum, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Tucson, Zoo
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is seriously one of the most amazing museums we’ve ever seen! The layout is unique and it’s interesting to all who walk through the gates. It was refreshing to see how much fun the kids were having while... 
by Tammy Wesley | Nov 25, 2017 | Favorites, Science Museum, Science Museum, Southwest, Tour, Tucson
Located about 30-45 minutes from the heart of Tucson, it is nestled in Oracle, AZ, among desert and mountain peaks. Don’t let the distance deter you though. It’s worth the drive! Biosphere 2 University of Arizona Biosphere 2 32540 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, Arizona... 
by Brian Wesley | Jun 18, 2013 | Adventure, Science Museum, Southwest, Video
As a child I remember skimming through science magazines in my Jr. High classroom and seeing photos of larger than life satellite dishes that magically peered into the heavens. In 1997 the movie Contact was released. Jodie worked at a facility called the Very Large... 
