We stopped by this place yesterday, after exploring the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. It's exterior ties in with one of it's nearby neighbors, Old Tucson Studios. There were a ton of rocks (and even seashells) outside to sort through, including a tub of geodes. Inside was even more selection to fascinate kids (and grownups alike), including arrowheads, shark teeth and... more

The Adventures of the Two Wise Ones www.twowiseones.com The Two Wise Ones have a young nephew & niece and wanted to bring them back a special gift from the Southern Desert. They had passed Tucson Mineral & Gem World numerous times on their adventures. From the outside, this place didn’t look like much. Just a big wooden shack. But it... more

Looking for Disneyland in the Desert? Sorry, keep driving west to Anaheim. As much as our family loves Disneyland, this "gem" (pun sort of intended) of a rock shop just outside the Saguaro National Park near Tucson is a WE HAVE TO DO THIS when visiting this stunning part of the country. From the time you set your eyes on... more