Springtime Excursions

Arizona’s “Sonoran Desert Spring” author John Alcock perhaps describes it best — “Spring on the Sonoran Desert can be a four-month-long spectacle of life and color.” Thanks to this year’s winter showers, the… Read more »

Into the Wild

Residents of Dove Mountain come from Arizona, across the country and around the globe. One of the major attractions is the serenity and beauty of the Sonoran Desert with its towering saguaros, rugged… Read more »

From Desert to Dish

To know Tucson is to love its culinary traditions, some dating back thousands of years. Worldwide, our remarkable “foodie” culture has not gone unnoticed. In 2015, Tucson was designated the very first U.S.… Read more »

A Community of Cherished Friends

What could be better than creating a community of friends in a place as stunning as Dove Mountain? For one couple from Chicago, this is a dream that is now coming true. In… Read more »

You Belong Among the Wildflowers

Follow any Sonoran Desert hiking trail in mid-March through late April and you’re sure to discover a brilliant painter’s palette of wildflowers. Each year, the springtime display varies depending on late autumn rainfall.… Read more »

550 Reasons You’ll Love Birding in Arizona

Wildlife, Family Fun

During our mild and sunny winters, birding is extremely popular at Dove Mountain. It gets us outdoors, it’s relaxing and it’s a great way to refresh our spirits. More than that, birds are simply fascinating to observe as they communicate, compete, feed and flirt with each other.

Dove Mountain Residents Dig Gardening

Cactus flowers in the Tucson desert

Going native In Dove Mountain, the landscapes around our homes reflect the look and feel of our desert surroundings. Landscapes facing outward from our homes feature native plants like saguaros, cholla, mesquites, palo… Read more »