Southern Arizona

Southern Arizona is unparalleled in climate and gorgeous scenery. Spreading out in all directions are cactus-studded desert valleys, rolling, golden grasslands, pine-clad mountain peaks and rugged canyons. Dotted among them are visible remnants of frontier history.

The region known as “Old West Country”, is truly a mix of historical romance and legend. Tucson preserves its flavor of old Spain and Mexico, warranting the affectionate name often given by local folks - The Old Pueblo. Here, 2 1/2 centuries ago, Spanish explorers pushed northward into a new world. Here, in the Old West, the U.S. Cavalry pursued Apache warriors, and gold and silver strikes brought miners, cowboys and hearty adventurers to this untouched land.

Today, Southern Arizona is where the best climate in the United States lures visitors and new residents for its sightseeing, outdoor recreation, and culture. A fascinating place to visit and a paradise for living a Legendary Lifestyle.

Southern Arizona offers a variety of things to experience, including such world famous attractions as Old Tombstone, Patagonia Bird Sanctuary, Biosphere 2, Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Park and the Titan II Missile Museum. There are many more exciting less well-known fascinating places to explore in Southern Arizona like Tubac Presidio State Park and Art Community, Tumacacori National Monument, San Rafael Grasslands Valley, Arizona Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon, Coronado National Forest, Kitt Peak National Observatory, plus, many state parks and magnificent mountain ranges which cover the entire Southern Arizona region.

Nearby Copper Crest you'll discover Saguaro National Monument, Colossal Cave, Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, Old Tucson Studios, Pima Air Museum, Mount Lemmon and Sabino Canyon to name a few notable landmarks. Of course, there are so many things to do both at Copper Crest and near by, we couldn’t possibly name them all, so we’ve included a few selections at the top of the page for you to “click-on” and visit, right here on our web site.