Pima County to kick off 2022 El Tour de Tucson season with ‘Loop de Loop’

PIMA COUNTY, Sept. 21, 2022 – The sixth annual Pima County El Tour Loop de Loop will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24. The event kicks off the 2022 El Tour de Tucson season and promotes the use of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop, Pima County’s 137-mile system of paved pathways connecting destinations throughout the Tucson metro area. El Tour

Get outdoors – golf a hole in one for health

SaddleBrooke residents have a full range of activities to remain healthy and active. In addition to 2 full 18 hole golf courses, there are many other sports and activities available. Clubs, sports, and educational opportunities are partnered with a healthy environment. Golf regularly- it could lower risk of death

How a retirement community thrived and grew during the Pandemic

It may have surprised some that seniors were out shopping for retirement communities during a pandemic. SaddleBrooke Two is a Retirement community located just north of Tucson. It has seen record-breaking sales. Buying Demand coupled with supply issues has outpaced new homes. Resales sold quickly before they even hit the market. What factors continue to

Wildlife and nature – a top ten retirement hit for Tucson and SaddleBrooke, Arizona

“For nature lovers, Tucson, Arizona, at No. 6, offers the second most nature areas of cities on the national list. That and other factors helped to propel it to a top ten retirement destinations. 6. Tucson, Arizona> Retirement score (out of 10): 6.41> Art galleries: 51> Nature and wildlife areas: 13 24/7 wallstreet best cities

Named one of the World’s Top Ten Great Botanical Gardens

This one is so close to home. Tucson’s Tohono Chul. Tohono Chul is really on top. Top ten of the world’s botanical gardens. That puts them in very lofty company. Tohono Chul’s gardens provide a shady oasis that is cooler than surrounding locales. There are trails, gardens, gallery, and bistro to enjoy.They have announced new

Health and nature make a retirement connection

Retirees are seeking communities with health, nature, and cultural connections. One of the biggest trends in adult living communities is wellness with an emphasis on escaping the noise, stress, and the ability to enjoy outdoor activities in a post-pandemic world. The Global Wellness Institute 2022 report estimates the North American wellness real estate market at

Heat is on, how to get off the island now

What is a community heat island? Higher temperature gradients are most notable in dense urban areas. The loss of vegetation combines with pavement and buildings to increase temperatures. Concrete sidewalks and asphalt absorb heat. According to the EPA, this effect results in average daytime temperatures 1-7 degrees F higher, and nighttime temperatures 2-5 degrees F

Wildlife and nature soar on the best retirement places

Locations, amenities, and the right mix of people provides a winning combination. Retirement is a common goal for everyone. But everyone’s retirement is anything but common. Expectations and how we see our retirement life is vastly different from our parents’ retirement years. Rankings for best retirement communities are shifting and adjusting to new expectations. Newer

Outdoor enthusiasm is strong and active-top five cities for hiking

Tucson ranks as the second best city in America for hiking. LawnStarter.com recently released a list called 2022’s Best Cities for Hiking. It lists the top 10 cites and here are the top five: Portland, Ore. Tucson Phoenix Colorado Springs, Colo. Oakland, Calif. Local station KGUN highlighted the rankings. Although LawnStarter.com found Phoenix has more

New lease on life and a new transformation for Huckleberry Loop Trail

An old County landfill is getting a new lease on life that will save money, benefit farmers and spruce up an area popular with pedestrians, cyclists and tourists. The Ina Road Landfill, located on the east bank of the Santa Cruz River south of Ina Road, will be covered with soil, revegetated, and later hold