The Two RV Gypsies in their new yard at Whispering Pines RV Park in Mesa, Arizona. They really enjoy traveling the USA with no regular home to worry about.

Below is a simple photo shot of a busy street corner in Mesa, Arizona with a beautiful wall, behind which there was lots of trees, a house, and a mountain peak.

The two RV Gypsies experienced the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons by taking a Sabino Canyon tram ride. Sabino Canyon is a natural desert oasis located in Tucson’s Coronado National Forest and is home to spectacular desert landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Below: The parking lot at Sabino Canyon.

Lee and Karen Duquette took a narrated, educational 45-minute, 3.8 mile tour BY TRAM into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Sabino Canyon. The tram had nine stops along the tour with several restroom facilities and picnic grounds located near Sabino Creek. The tram turned around at Stop #9 and headed back down to the Visitor's Center, at which point riders may remain on board or hike back down. Trams arrive on average every 30 minutes. (Remember, anything posted on this website is always subject to change as time passes)

A variety of trails were available along the way for hiking that ranged from easy to challenging. The main road, one of two routes on which Sabino Canyon Tours operates its Sabino Canyon tram route, is mostly flat and paved. It can be easily navigated by visitors of all ages. The main road ascends from 2,800 to 3,300 feet and crosses Sabino Creek over 9 stone bridges. It is said to be a favorite route for both hikers and bicyclists.

Below: Lee and Karen Duquette took the tram ride, but did NOT hike any of the trails. Lee is not a big fan of hiking, plus it was a very hot day.

Below: At tram stop #8, Lee and Karen Duquette got off the tram and took a walk down a very short, easy trail and saw people swimming under a very small waterfall. It was over 100 degrees out, and Karen Duquette was upset that none of the brochures mentioned that this was a great spot to swim and cool off. Had she known, she would have worn a bathing suit and enjoyed the experience too.

Below: Cacti by the Visitor's Center

Below: The scenery as Lee Duquette drove to an outdoor cactus museum.

Below: A look back at the road that the two RV Gypsies just drove on.

Below: Lee and Karen Duquette arrived at the OUTDOOR cactus museum, but it started to rain, so Karen took a picture of the colorful rock and then they headed back towards their RV. As they drove along, Karen noticed a colorful building and quickly snapped a picture of it as they drove by. They did not stop to check it out.

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