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Cool Down In Flagstaff

by Reporter Benjamin Baker

Are you looking for a place to cool off in the summer and keep from melting? Head up to Flagstaff, a wonderful place to beat the heat. Flagstaff has things for everyone to enjoy, including great restaurants, parks and places to stay.

Flagstaff also has a train station, a visitor’s center, hiking trails, dormant volcanoes, stunning sunsets, and yummy food and drinks at Macy’s European Coffee House and Bakery. If you have time, try to head down to Downtown Flagstaff, which has good things to eat, summer events and unique shops.

Some of the summer events are include a farmers’ market, outdoor movies, and music. It is 257 miles from Tucson, but well worth the 3 hours and 37 minutes that it takes to get there. I think that the best time to go is during July, since that is when it is hottest here in Tucson, but cool and refreshing there. So get your luggage and head on up, and have an amazing time!

P.S. Try to avoid rush hour in Phoenix. The traffic can get a bit chaotic during rush hour, which makes it take longer to get to Flagstaff.

Enjoy Tucson Botanical Gardens!

by Reporter Madison Divijak

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The Tucson Botanical Gardens is located in midtown Tucson and has many attractions to visit along the many paths. The Botanical Gardens has something for everyone!

There are things for all people to do because there is a children's garden, special exhibits, Zen gardens, butterfly gardens, and even more. In the spring, the gardens featured a special event with

LEGO sculptures that ranged in size from small bunnies to large animals like lions and deer. As you walked around to see these masterpieces, you could look at signs that had information about each item, including the number of hours each took to create! Some took over 100 hours.

The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place for everyone to admire and wander through. It is so peaceful even though it is right next to a main road! One of the most wellknown attractions is the butterfly garden which you can walk through as butterflies land on you.

Tucson Botanical Gardens is a wonderful place for all to visit. For hours and information about the current exhibits, go to tucsonbotanical.org.

Golf N’ Stuff Offers Tons of Fun

by Reporter Easton Knight

A hole-in-one in family fun is what you will find at Golf N’ Stuff! With activities like miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, plus the arcade, you are sure to find an adventure for the whole family.

Golf N’ Stuff is great for all ages—from 1 to 101. It is a great place for birthday parties, corporate events and even field trips.

Golf N’ Stuff is like stepping into a mountain oasis without having to leave Tucson. With all its tall pine trees to give you shade all over the golf courses and the amazing wildlife, you are sure to have a good time! Don’t be surprised if you see a sneaky squirrel or two running around, popping out of the holes on the golf courses. These playful squirrels enjoy the scenery and have been known to steal popcorn or drink Icees. My brother and I know firsthand how sneaky these squirrels can be!

While enjoying a day out with your family, or a day off from school with your friends, make sure to stop by the refreshment stand to grab some munchies. Don’t forget to bring your quarters to purchase a handful of fish food so you can feed the giant koi in the pond. Don’t be surprised if the ducks join in on the snacking, too!

If your family is looking to beat the boredom blues, then Golf N’ Stuff is the place for you!