Sports + Recreation

El Tour de Tucson

Your guide to riding the Old Pueblo. Article and Photography by There is a particular rhythm to Tucson on a bicycle. The mountains frame the horizon, desert vegetation lines the roads and the morning light seems to stretch across the landscape. On most days, cyclists experience that scenery at their own pace. On one Saturday each November, thousands of riders experience it together. On November 21, 2026, El Tour de Tucson will return for its 43rd year. Nearly 11,000 cyclists are expected to...

Food + Beverage

For the Love of Tubers

Growing your own winter crop of potatoes in the desert. Article and Photography by November is when we enjoy cooking and eating the humble potatoe. In southern Arizona, potatoes are a cool-season crop. The main challenge is getting a harvest before the heat arrives: tubers stop forming once soil temperatures stay above about 80°F, and that happens quickly in May. So the best varieties are early-to-mid-season types that mature in roughly 70 to 100 days. Best Varieties for the Low Desert ...

Life + Culture

The Case for Getting Outside

In Tucson, nature is closer than you think—and cooler weather is a good reason to rediscover it. Article and Photography by For much of the year, Tucson's outdoor life requires a little strategy. Early mornings become precious. Shade becomes a luxury. And a summer hike might sound considerably less appealing than an air-conditioned living room. Then fall arrives. As temperatures ease, the desert becomes an invitation again. A neighborhood walk, an afternoon on the patio or a weekend hike...

Health + Wellness

The Practice of Gratitude

You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to appreciate what is already here. Article and Photography by Gratitude sounds simple enough: Notice what is good. Appreciate it. Say thank you. But in a culture that constantly encourages us to improve, upgrade and move on to the next thing, slowing down long enough to appreciate what we already have can require something surprisingly difficult: practice. That may be one reason gratitude has become a subject of serious psychological research...