The town of Bisbee, Arizona

Field Guide: Bisbee, AZ

Once a copper mining town, nowadays the picturesque town of Bisbee, Arizona is a free-spirited, colorful place with a thriving arts and cultural scene. Bisbee has mild temperatures year round, so it is always lovely to spend a day there wandering around and exploring. And since it is located just a couple of hours from […]

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JTH Tucson Spirit Pot Mini-Retreat Recap

On a lovely evening in May at JTH Tucson we gathered under the waning moon for a Spirit Pot Mini Retreat with Shazieh of Agave Pantry & Jess of Spiritual Abode. Read on for a recap of the event, and if you missed it don’t worry—we’re planning more soon! Our afternoon started by enjoying some […]

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DIY Stock Tank Pool

When we moved into our home in Joshua Tree, the previous owners had left their stock tank pool behind—lucky for us, as this pool has completely transformed our summers in the desert. A really affordable alternative to a pool, stock tanks can be filled up in the summer to create a shallow soaking pool, also […]

JTH Tucson Experiences: Chef Dinner

Experiences at JTH Tucson

A stay JTH Tucson is about more than just a place to sleep for the night, it’s an experience. Between our canyon pool, hot springs style hot tub, and 40 acres of desert walking trails, guests don’t even need to leave our grounds to have a memorable stay. We also offer local prickly pear tea, […]

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New Moon Playlist Featuring Ora Cogan

After a beautifully rainy winter both in the Sonoran and Mojave deserts, spring has arrived with both a burst of wildflowers and creative energy. Brittle bush, poppies, lupine, globe mallows and fairy dusters dot the side of the road inviting us to revisit our favorite hikes now that the weather has warmed back up. To […]

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Field Guide: Picture Rocks Wash Loop Trail (Tucson)

Picture Rocks Wash Loop Trail is a lovely trail located in Saguaro National Park West, about a 10 minute drive from JTH Tucson.  This area is experiencing a beautiful poppy bloom this year, and Picture Rocks Wash Loop is a great spot to enjoy springtime wildflowers. Also located along the trail are petroglyphs, the namesake […]

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Field Guide: Hidden Valley Trail (Joshua Tree)

Hidden Valley Trail is a loop trail located in Joshua Tree National Park. This easy, mile-long trail is popular for a reason, as it offers up beautiful views of Joshua Tree’s otherworldly rock formations.  For guests who are new to visiting Joshua Tree, Hidden Valley Trail is a great introduction to the unique and iconic […]

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A Field Guide to Sonoran Desert Wildlife

We are fortunate here at JTH Tucson to be surrounded by 40 acres of the most biologically diverse desert in the United States. Sonoran desert wildlife is a unique mix of animals traditionally associated with the desert Southwest (like rattlesnakes and coyotes) along with animals that travel up from Central America (such as jaguars and […]