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Teatro Carmen

Barrio Viejo Funky Hispanic Historic Theaters Tucson Tucson-Downtown

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- An historic Spanish-language theater in Tucson's Barrio Viejo neighborhood - Founded by Carmen Soto Vásquez - Tucson's first Spanish-language theater , operating from 1915 until the 1920sk ... currently undergoing extensive renovations to renew it's grandeur - 380 South Meyer Avenue Website: teatrocarmen.org Map

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Taco

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Street Taco

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Eusebio Kino

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Red-tailed Hawk

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Savannah Guthrie

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Skeleton Canyon (Cañon Bonita)

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Lantana Camara "Ham & Eggs"

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Arizona Bowl

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Copper Queen Library and Bisbee Post Office

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Mount Graham Red Squirrel

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Schlumbergera Trunca "Christmas Cactus"

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Santa Claus and a Coke

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Coyote Pup Smile

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Ansel Adams

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Greetings From Tucson

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New Mexico & Arizona Railroad Trail

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Saint Augustine Cathedral

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Saw-whet Owl

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Winterhaven

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Ancona Duck

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Interstate Highway I-19 Neighborhood

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Stewart Observatory

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Warren Ballpark

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Neotropic Cormorant

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Gabby Giffords

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Parroquia de la Purísma Conceptión

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Tucson City Hall

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Cochise Stronghold

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Palm Trees

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Karl Eller

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Flandrau Science Center

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Apache Generating Station

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Railroad Car Graffiti

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Sasco

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Andrew Weil

Famous People Food Funky Gems Medical People Smiles Tucson University of Arizona World-Class

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Stockyards and Livestock and Cattle Auctions

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Giraffe Smile

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Pima Prickly Park

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McKale Basketball Center

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Warehouse Arts District

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Gambel's Quail

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San Xavier del Bac Mission

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Ciénega Bridge

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Camel Smile

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Buffalo Exchange

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Sonoran Desert

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Mount Graham Red Squirrel

- The Mount Graham Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus Fremonti Grahamensis) is a critically endangered subspecies found exclusively in the isolated "sky island" high-elevation forests of the Pinaleño Mountains in southern Arizona north of Willcox - As of December 2025, the population is estimated at approximately 234 individuals, holding steady despite a dry calendar year - They are tiny, weighing about 8 ounces and measuring roughly 8 inches in length with a 6-inch tail ... they are grayish-brown with rusty markings on their backs and a white belly; unlike other red squirrels, they lack a white-fringed tail - Their diet primarily consists of conifer seeds from pine, fir, and spruce cones, as well as mushrooms and fungi - Both males and females are highly territorial, defending a midden—a large central food cache made of cone scales where they store seeds for winter - Unique among red squirrels, they are largely silent except when sounding an alarm, which is described as an explosive...

Ansel Adams

- Ansel Adams (1902–1984) was a visionary American photographer and conservationist whose dramatic black-and-white images of the American West became iconic symbols of the American wilderness - He is renowned for elevating photography to a fine art through his technical innovations and his lifelong advocacy for environmental preservation - He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1980 from President Jimmy Carter for his efforts to preserve America's wild and scenic areas - Adams' legacy is preserved at the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, which houses his extensive archive - Ansel Adams co-founded the UA Center for Creative Photography in 1975

Saw-whet Owl

- Saw-whet Owls are found around southern Arizona, though they are secretive and typically inhabit higher-elevation forests with conifers, often in the Sky Islands like Mt. Lemmon - They can also be found in lower riparian areas in winter, making them rare but exciting finds for birders in southern Arizona - They are tiny (robin-sized) owls, known for their distinctive "tooting" call, and are easier to spot in winter when they may roost in dense foliage, sometimes near human activity - Where to Look in Southern Arizona: Sky Islands like Mount Lemmon and higher elevations ... during winter, they can move to lower, denser vegetation, with sightings reported at places like Patagonia Lake State Park and Agua Caliente County Park - Key Identification Traits: Very small (7-8.5 inches), similar to a robin ... Large, round head, big yellow eyes, no ear tufts, and a white "V" between the eyes on a mottled brown and white face ... Listen for a single whistled note repeated en...

Harris Antelope Squirrel

- The Harris's Antelope Squirrel (Ammospermophilus Harrisii) is a small grayish-brown squirrel with a white stripe on its side, a white underbelly, and a bushy black tail - Also known as a Ground Squirrel - Quite common in southern Arizona

Red-tailed Hawk

- The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo Jamaicensis) is the most widespread and commonly seen hawk in North America - It is the most common year-round resident raptor in southern Arizona - Known as a "highway hawk," it is frequently spotted perched on utility poles or soaring over open fields - They are large, bulky hawks with broad, rounded wings and a short, wide tail ... adults typically feature the signature red tail, a white underbelly, and a dark "belly band" of streaks - Their raspy, downward-slurring scream (kree-eee-ar) is the quintessential "raptor sound" - Females are about 25% larger than males, a common trait in birds of prey ... they can weigh up to 3.5 lbs with a wingspan reaching nearly 4.5 feet - They have extraordinary eyesight, capable of spotting a small rodent from 100 feet in the air - They can live for more than 20 years; the oldest recorded wild individual reached over 30 years old

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