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Mt Lemmon 🌲 | about 1 hour from Tucson One of southern Arizona’s beautiful sky islands Where we stayed: 🏡 Carter Canyon Cabin @cartercanyoncabin (hosted)- great for large groups, yet still warm, inviting, and perfectly cozy. It made the ideal mountain basecamp for exploring Mt Lemmon. Things to do nearby: 🎢 Take the scenic chairlift ride at Mt Lemmon Ski Valley - epic views that stretch up to 200 miles on a clear day 🍪 Stop for local food & treats at Beyond Bread, the Cookie Cabin, and the Sawmill Restaurant 🌄 Don’t skip Windy Point Overlook -my favorite stop on the mountain and especially beautiful around sunset 🥾Hike Marshall Gulch & Mint Spring Trail Type “CABIN” and I’ll send the booking link for the cabin straight to your DMs 💌 Disclosure: I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Save this for your Mt Lemmon escape 🌲 #mtlemmon #explorearizona #visittucson
Mt Lemmon 🌲 | about 1 hour from Tucson One of southern Arizona’s beautiful sky islands Where we stayed: 🏡 Carter Canyon Cabin @cartercanyoncabin (hosted)- great for large groups, yet still warm, inviting, and perfectly cozy. It made the ideal mountain basecamp for exploring Mt Lemmon. Things to do nearby: 🎢 Take the scenic chairlift ride at Mt Lemmon Ski Valley - epic views that stretch up to 200 miles on a clear day 🍪 Stop for local food & treats at Beyond Bread, the Cookie Cabin, and the Sawmill Restaurant 🌄 Don’t skip Windy Point Overlook -my favorite stop on the mountain and especially beautiful around sunset 🥾Hike Marshall Gulch & Mint Spring Trail Type “CABIN” and I’ll send the booking link for the cabin straight to your DMs 💌 Disclosure: I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Save this for your Mt Lemmon escape 🌲 #mtlemmon #explorearizona #visittucson
Just an hour from Tucson, one of Arizona’s most scenic drives leads somewhere truly special. At 7,700 feet in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon Lodge offers a cool mountain escape surrounded by towering pines, fresh alpine air, and endless opportunities for adventure. Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching, climbing, or simply relaxing on the patio, the mountain has a way of slowing everything down. Take the drive, breathe in the cool air, and discover why Mount Lemmon has been a beloved escape for generations. Plan your stay:�https://mountlemmonlodge.com #MountLemmon #MountLemmonLodge #ArizonaTravel
Just an hour from Tucson, one of Arizona’s most scenic drives leads somewhere truly special. At 7,700 feet in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon Lodge offers a cool mountain escape surrounded by towering pines, fresh alpine air, and endless opportunities for adventure. Whether you’re hiking, birdwatching, climbing, or simply relaxing on the patio, the mountain has a way of slowing everything down. Take the drive, breathe in the cool air, and discover why Mount Lemmon has been a beloved escape for generations. Plan your stay:�https://mountlemmonlodge.com #MountLemmon #MountLemmonLodge #ArizonaTravel
While it’s a scorcher in Tucson, Mt Lemmon is a perfect 70 degrees. It’s a great weekend to take a drive
While it’s a scorcher in Tucson, Mt Lemmon is a perfect 70 degrees. It’s a great weekend to take a drive
Mount Lemmon is the place to be this spring break as more visitors are trading in beach trips for our beloved local gem. 🌄 With travel costs on the rise, it’s no wonder our mountain has become a top choice, drawing in a 20% increase in visitors. Local businesses are feeling the love too, reporting a burst of activity as families from various school districts flock here for the fresh air and stunning views. For us locals, Mount Lemmon isn’t just a tourist spot; it’s a treasure trove of memories, filled with countless hikes and cozy moments at the Cookie Cabin. This surge in visitors is a reminder of why we love calling this place home. Are you heading to Mount Lemmon this spring break? Tag your adventure buddy in the comments! 🏞️ #TucsonLife #MountLemmon #SupportLocalTucson
Mount Lemmon is the place to be this spring break as more visitors are trading in beach trips for our beloved local gem. 🌄 With travel costs on the rise, it’s no wonder our mountain has become a top choice, drawing in a 20% increase in visitors. Local businesses are feeling the love too, reporting a burst of activity as families from various school districts flock here for the fresh air and stunning views. For us locals, Mount Lemmon isn’t just a tourist spot; it’s a treasure trove of memories, filled with countless hikes and cozy moments at the Cookie Cabin. This surge in visitors is a reminder of why we love calling this place home. Are you heading to Mount Lemmon this spring break? Tag your adventure buddy in the comments! 🏞️ #TucsonLife #MountLemmon #SupportLocalTucson
How is this even possible? 🤯😱🥹 If you told us there was one road that can take you from desert saguaro cacti to snow covered alpine pine trees over 27 miles, we never would’ve believed you before this trip! 👋Hi there! We are Kelley & Carl, an American couple with a goal of visiting all 63 US National Parks! Check out @kelleyandcarlsadventures for all things hiking, road trips, outdoor adventures, and national parks! 🗺️Just 45-60 minutes from downtown Tucson, Mount Lemmon rises 9,159 feet in the Santa Catalina Mountains, offering one of the most dramatic elevation changes in the country! 🚙Mount Lemon Highway (also called Catalina Highway or General Hitchcock Highway) is a 27-mile paved highway that climbs over 6,000 feet in elevation, transitioning through multiple life zones including Sonoran Desert cactus forests, oak woodlands, and pine forests. 👀There are numerous scenic pullouts with sweeping views. Our favorite overlook was Windy Point! 🏔️Mount Lemmon is considered a “sky island”, which comes from the analogy of this mountains being like an island of forest in a sea of desert. ⛷️Summerhaven at the top of the drive also offers one of the southernmost ski areas in the US. 🌵This drive is the PERFECT addition to a Saguaro National Park itinerary! If this road isn’t on your bucket list, you HAVE to add it because we’ve never seen anything like this 😍
How is this even possible? 🤯😱🥹 If you told us there was one road that can take you from desert saguaro cacti to snow covered alpine pine trees over 27 miles, we never would’ve believed you before this trip! 👋Hi there! We are Kelley & Carl, an American couple with a goal of visiting all 63 US National Parks! Check out @kelleyandcarlsadventures for all things hiking, road trips, outdoor adventures, and national parks! 🗺️Just 45-60 minutes from downtown Tucson, Mount Lemmon rises 9,159 feet in the Santa Catalina Mountains, offering one of the most dramatic elevation changes in the country! 🚙Mount Lemon Highway (also called Catalina Highway or General Hitchcock Highway) is a 27-mile paved highway that climbs over 6,000 feet in elevation, transitioning through multiple life zones including Sonoran Desert cactus forests, oak woodlands, and pine forests. 👀There are numerous scenic pullouts with sweeping views. Our favorite overlook was Windy Point! 🏔️Mount Lemmon is considered a “sky island”, which comes from the analogy of this mountains being like an island of forest in a sea of desert. ⛷️Summerhaven at the top of the drive also offers one of the southernmost ski areas in the US. 🌵This drive is the PERFECT addition to a Saguaro National Park itinerary! If this road isn’t on your bucket list, you HAVE to add it because we’ve never seen anything like this 😍
Gong up to mount Lemmon #7000 Ft elevation #tucsonarizona
Gong up to mount Lemmon #7000 Ft elevation #tucsonarizona
The road keeps winding but somehow it still feels like the right direction. #tuscon #mountlemmon #arizona #dayinmylife #arizonalife
The road keeps winding but somehow it still feels like the right direction. #tuscon #mountlemmon #arizona #dayinmylife #arizonalife
Tucson and the mountains...amazing. I take it for granted but it’s stunning. #tucson #az #mtlemmon #nature #reel
Tucson and the mountains...amazing. I take it for granted but it’s stunning. #tucson #az #mtlemmon #nature #reel
#arizona #tucson #adventure #roadtrip #mountlemmon
#arizona #tucson #adventure #roadtrip #mountlemmon
When you visit New Mexico and suddenly feel like you’ve been transported to the Tetons… 🏔️✨ The rugged, jagged peaks of the Organ Mountains just outside Las Cruces are one of the Southwest’s most underrated hidden gems — giving major Grand Teton National Park vibes without the crowds. One of the best ways to experience them? The Dripping Springs Trail 🥾 This easy-to-moderate hike winds through desert landscapes, historic ruins, and old sanatorium sites tucked into the mountains — a mix of nature + history you don’t expect in the desert. Fun fact: these dramatic peaks are often said to have inspired scenes from The Wizard of Oz 🌪️ — and once you see them, it makes perfect sense. And here’s what makes this stop even better for a road trip 👇 You’re only about 45 minutes from White Sands National Park — making this the PERFECT add-on for a New Mexico adventure. Think: hike rugged mountain trails in the morning, then walk barefoot across endless white gypsum dunes by sunset 🤍 If you’re planning a Southwest road trip or mapping out your full-time RV route, this combo is seriously hard to beat. Save this for your New Mexico itinerary 📍 Follow The Roamsteaders as we travel full-time as an RV family in our Brinkley 3610, exploring national parks, hidden gems, scenic hikes, and bucket list destinations across the U.S. 🚐🏔️ #usatravel #placestovisit #placestogo #hike #hiking
When you visit New Mexico and suddenly feel like you’ve been transported to the Tetons… 🏔️✨ The rugged, jagged peaks of the Organ Mountains just outside Las Cruces are one of the Southwest’s most underrated hidden gems — giving major Grand Teton National Park vibes without the crowds. One of the best ways to experience them? The Dripping Springs Trail 🥾 This easy-to-moderate hike winds through desert landscapes, historic ruins, and old sanatorium sites tucked into the mountains — a mix of nature + history you don’t expect in the desert. Fun fact: these dramatic peaks are often said to have inspired scenes from The Wizard of Oz 🌪️ — and once you see them, it makes perfect sense. And here’s what makes this stop even better for a road trip 👇 You’re only about 45 minutes from White Sands National Park — making this the PERFECT add-on for a New Mexico adventure. Think: hike rugged mountain trails in the morning, then walk barefoot across endless white gypsum dunes by sunset 🤍 If you’re planning a Southwest road trip or mapping out your full-time RV route, this combo is seriously hard to beat. Save this for your New Mexico itinerary 📍 Follow The Roamsteaders as we travel full-time as an RV family in our Brinkley 3610, exploring national parks, hidden gems, scenic hikes, and bucket list destinations across the U.S. 🚐🏔️ #usatravel #placestovisit #placestogo #hike #hiking
The desert feels loud in the summer. The mountain doesn’t. On the drive up to Mount Lemmon, the temperature drops. The trees get taller. The stress gets quieter. By the time you reach Carter Canyon Cabin, it’s 30 degrees cooler — and it feels like you traveled much farther than an hour. This is where families reconnect. Where friends stay up late on the deck. Where mornings feel slow again. You don’t need a big plan. You just need the right place. Book your escape. #visitarizona #VisitTucson
The desert feels loud in the summer. The mountain doesn’t. On the drive up to Mount Lemmon, the temperature drops. The trees get taller. The stress gets quieter. By the time you reach Carter Canyon Cabin, it’s 30 degrees cooler — and it feels like you traveled much farther than an hour. This is where families reconnect. Where friends stay up late on the deck. Where mornings feel slow again. You don’t need a big plan. You just need the right place. Book your escape. #visitarizona #VisitTucson
We had a nice scenic drive up Mount Lemmon to go to the cookie cabin. A place we found while we were in MN researching about places to check out once we moved. #giantcookie #cookiecabin #mountlemmon #scenicdrive
We had a nice scenic drive up Mount Lemmon to go to the cookie cabin. A place we found while we were in MN researching about places to check out once we moved. #giantcookie #cookiecabin #mountlemmon #scenicdrive
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