Nice photos, Hurley. Some of the cactus forests there are amazing, especially in the spring. Bird migration is beginning and soon the land will be rich in the songs of spring. Southeast AZ is one of the top birding hotspots in North America.

A great drive is from Tucson to Sonoita, south through Patagonia to Nogales and back north through Green Valley. Nogales used to be fun to visit but I don't know about now. I lived in Patagonia for a time when our family owned the Stage Stop Inn. Visit the Last Gasp Saloon where I was bartender. Our guests included John Wayne, Glen Ford, Steve McQueen and Chuck Norris, Linda Evans and many other stars. Several hundred westerns have been filmed there and in the San Rafael Valley.

Another great drive is from Tucson to Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Bisbee, then to Ramsey Canyon, south to Lochiel on the border and north through Patagonia. You'll see javelinas everywhere, guaranteed.