Tucson’s Profound ‘All Souls Procession’
Julia Van Valkenburg Julia Van Valkenburg

Tucson’s Profound ‘All Souls Procession’

Since its start in the 90’s, the All Souls Procession has taken over a few blocks of Tucson’s downtown each November to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed. This moving ritual weaves together memory, art, grief, performance, and community. It is the exact type of annual gathering that’s emblematic of what makes Tucson, Tucson.

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6 Fun Day Trips from Tucson
Julia Van Valkenburg Julia Van Valkenburg

6 Fun Day Trips from Tucson

While the Old Pueblo is within driving distance to major getaways like San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and more — there are also plenty of closer destinations just a short journey away. Here are six fun places that are an hour or two from Tucson, but feel like a different world.

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Falling Back in Love With Tucson
Julia Van Valkenburg Julia Van Valkenburg

Falling Back in Love With Tucson

As someone who grew up here, moving away was important. I got to fall in love with another city, discover myself more, and learn skills I may not have otherwise. Going away was a part of my “coming of age,” but returning on my own terms was too. I got to choose to call Tucson home, and I’m so happy I did.

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