Desert Dove Bed & Breakfast

09/11/2024

We are permanently closed!

08/15/2022

Our plants are happy. 🌱❤️🌧

Come visit and see the botanical beauty in person and join us for our final two Cool Summer Nights of the season!
✨ Saturday, August 20: Creatures of the Night
🦇 Saturday, August 27: Bat Night

🌵 Learn more: http://www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn.php

06/01/2022

05/10/2022

Looking for something egg-citing to do this weekend? Look no feather!
Join us for an Art in the Park event this Saturday, May 14th Painting the Birds of the Rincons to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day.

Learn about the incredible diversity of birds found in the Rincon Mountains while painting a watercolor portrait of a park hummingbird!

This free event is for artists of all ages and all skill levels. Painting supplies will be provided by the park

Five, 1 hour sessions will be held throughout the day at 9am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm at the Rincon Mountain District (East) in the outdoor Pollinator Plaza. Space is limited, so find the reservation link at https://www.nps.gov/sagu/planyourvisit/calendar.htm


NPS Photo of a flyer with an image of a hummingbird overlaid by information about the Painting the Birds of the Rincons event.

04/23/2022

People have lived in and around Saguaro National Park for thousands of years and predating even today's Tohono O'odham Nation by centuries. So many of the stories of these people who came before are yet untold. The stories that are being rediscovered are often told through archeological artifacts.
In Saguaro National Park these artifacts come in the form of petroglyphs and pottery sherds. These are protected resources that give us insight into what life in the Sonoran desert was like long ago. It is vital that they are preserved in their original condition.
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We still have so much to learn about human heritage in Saguaro National Park. By defacing petroglyphs or moving pottery sherds the artifact's history is permanently altered and reconstructing the human heritage of the area becomes very challenging.
Help us preserve this heritage by taking only pictures and leaving only footprints (on the trail 😉 ).

[Alt Text: A hilltop affords an unbroken panoramic view of the desert floor beneath a mostly cloudy sky. In the foreground several large rocks preserve carvings of circular icons and other figures.]

Los seres humanos han vivido en el Parque Nacional Saguaro y sus alrededores durante miles de años, incluso precidiendo la Nación Tohono O'odham de hoy. Muchas de las historias de estas personas que vinieron antes aún no se han contado. Las historias que se están redescubriendo se cuentan a menudo a través de los artefactos arqueológicos.
En el Parque Nacional del Saguaro estos artefactos se presentan en forma de petroglifos y fragmentos de cerámica. Estos artefactos son recursos protegidos que nos permiten conocer cómo era la vida en el desierto de Sonora hace mucho tiempo. Es vital que se conserven en su estado original.
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Todavía tenemos mucho que aprender sobre el testimonio humano en el Parque Nacional Saguaro. Al desfigurar los petroglifos o mover los fragmentos de cerámica, la historia del artefacto se altera permanentemente y reconstruir el pasado humano de la zona se convierte en un gran desafío.
Ayúdanos a preservar este herencia tomando sólo fotos y dejando sólo huellas (en el sendero 😉 ).

[Alt Text: La cima de una loma ofrece una vista panorámica ininterrumpida del suelo del desierto bajo un cielo nublado. En primer plano, varias grandes rocas conservan tallas de iconos circulares y otros figuras.]
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04/02/2022

The Sabino Canyon Crawler is quiet, electric-powered, and can take you on a tour of one of Southern Arizona's most beloved natural attractions. Follow that link…
http://ow.ly/IpyV50xa7N2

03/14/2022

Continuing the delicious legacy of Cafe Poca Cosa, The Little One is still putting out some of the very best Mexican food you can find in Tucson. Check out what they're serving at the link... http://ow.ly/oHKv50BVHqG [📸: Downtown Tucson]

03/11/2022

❄️ Friday, March 11, 2022 at 640am. A view of downtown Summerhaven from the we**am. A light dusting of snow to remind us that winter isn't too far away! ❄️ ⛄️

03/07/2022

Tombstone — the legendary town 'too tough to die'. The subject of an endless number of books, movies, TV shows enjoyed by Western enthusiasts for generations. http://ow.ly/iYJL50F2wZD
[📸: Pete Gregoire]

03/07/2022

The gorgeous plants, art galleries, and acclaimed Garden Bistro at Tohono Chul represent some of our best hidden gems for visitors to explore in Oro Valley. Follow that link for info on tickets! http://ow.ly/2tS550GO0QZ

03/06/2022

HAVE YOU BEEN HERE YET? Chiricahua National Monument is about two hours east of (and above) Tucson, and is a stunning spot known for its fantastic rock formations. http://ow.ly/Q8vG50G9imU [📸: Adrienne McLeod]