The Southwest's Desert Oasis

The Tohono Chul (which translates in the native Tohono O’odham’s language as “desert corner”) Botanical Gardens and Galleries encompasses nature’s terrain and plant and animal life of Southwest Arizona. With the Santa Catalina Mountains off in the distance, this Sonoran Desert natural habitat is home to a variety of wildlife, trails, gardens, museum shops, galleries and a bistro, all sitting on 49 acres of land. Daily tours of the grounds are provided and eco-stations are scattered throughout the park, educating visitors on the various plant and animal life found here. Sprinkle in some amazing art and you have one of the city of Tucson’s gems.

BY TAYLOR CLAYTON