![]() ![]() It was a beautiful sunset like every Arizona night we have seen it’s so nice to see it from different perspectives. We parked and started this particular hike around 4:40 pm and got to a perfect spot where there was a rock to sit on to watch the sunset which was scheduled for 5:20pm. We spoke to one of the Rangers on our way in and he said his favourite spot to watch the sunset was on the ridge of Natures Trail. ![]() But once again please do not remove anything from the park and keep it there for others to enjoy! ![]() We met a couple up there that explained about the pottery that was scattered about and if they didn’t show us what a piece looked like we would never of known now we know what to look for. The interpretive guide signs explaining The history were very clear to read and in good shape not like some other places we have been to. There are some stairs that you need to climb to get to the top however they are not difficult and nice and wide. The first trail we did What is the Romero Ruin Interpretive trail. One of the Important factors for us was dogs being allowed on the trails. After asking around and checking reviews we decided to check out Catalina State Park. We wanted to ensure we got in a couple of state parks around Tucson before we headed further west. On the property, adjacent to the gallery is the chapel, special unto itself. The tour ends with a stroll through an enclosed outdoor paradise filled with mature cactus, trees and shrubs all adorned with somewhat hidden, unexpected sculptures and small pieces of metal art. The surprisingly large sprawling adobe compound snakes from room to room to room, each dedicated to a period in DeGrazia's life, or a particular theme. We thought we'd walk through in 15 minutes. He painted what he experienced in life, especially social conditions & issues, strife, and other human conditions of his day. His style is simple yet deeply communicative and endearing. He must have worked constantly for decades. The man, who passed in 1982, was wildly prolific, creating thousands of artworks. We googled things to do in Tucson and the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun populated. I have a feeling that many people have never heard of Ettore (Ted) DeGrazia. ![]()
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