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Nature Sites In and Around Tucson - Part One

Description:

Highlights:
This journal includes reviews of the Reid Park Zoo, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and Tohono Chul Park. Also, included is a review of one of my favorite restaurants, The Melting Pot.

The Reid Park Zoo's main highlight is the Polar Bear habitat, which has three polar bears.

The Tucson Botanical Gardens features a wonderful herb garden and desert garden.

The Tohono Chul Park features great short hiking trails.

Quick Tips/Suggestions:
It can get very hot in the summer, so these places are best visited when they first open during the summer. The Botanic Gardens are actually full of shade in most areas, as is the zoo, which has the added kids water area for cooling off. Tohono Chul can get hot, so try a break at the tea room to cool off and enjoy a snack.

Best Way to Get Around:
The best way to get around is with a car. The bus system can work out okay, except for most routes it is 30 minutes between buses and it can be a long hot wait if you arrive at the wrong time. A schedule is a must-have for this method and overall the buses are decent at being on time.

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