In the sky! Look, it's the SUN...

Artwork at the entrance

Kitt Peak is well worth the approximate 45 mile drive from Tucson to see up close and personal. Many 'wow' moments while we were up there. While you can do a 'self-guided' tour of the Observatory grounds, we paid for the guided tour - $7/each. Normally we go the 'self-guided' but we strongly encourage taking the guided tour…that is if you want to get a more history - as we learned a bit of the Native American history as it pertains to the acquisition of the land, for the observator,y from the Tohono O'odham Indians. (Artwork above)  http://www.noao.edu/kpno/ for more information on this amazing attraction.




Sun through a Kitt Pk telescope

 Due to the recent freeze in the Tucson area, the largest telescope (4.1 m) was not in service for repair of the damage to some of the structural supports, so we were only able to tour the 2.1m telescope (still impressive) and we were also able to view the Sun via their solar viewing scope…very, very cool.

The Desert Museum was, simply, stunning! In operation since 1952 they have many features that could be incorporated at other similar venues that we have visited.

SUNSCREEN in the restrooms, UMBRELLAS at the entrance (for shade, AND rain I suppose). I can't say enough good things about this museum, and lets just say it - ZOO. There is something for everyone and one could spend all day there. Café, book store, a beautiful souvenirs store where Native American baubles were on display - the door was open, shiny obstacles caught my eye. I ended up buying a beautiful opal necklace…matches my Quartzsite opal ear rings that I purchased back in December. Beautiful bronze statues of animals everywhere, but you have to look for some of them.


I took quite a few videos during our visit (more than ususal) ENJOY

Funny bird caught my attention. note: he is wearing blue booties.                            

Harris Hawk...as we exited, there she was.                                       

Prairie dogs, always a favorite with us.

And yes, there are sea otters!

Peace is always an option.