University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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12 INTRODUCTION

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f Natural beauty lures tourists to Arizona Visitors to Arizona who expect to find only dry, dusty land, are in for a few surprises. Yes, there is water in Arizona!! Many students enjoy boating and water skiing in and around the Tucson area. Pena Blanca Lake, 60 miles south of Tucson, was a popular spot for students who needed to beat the heat. 1. Cool, clear water cascades over the mountain rocks. 2. A secluded swimming hole offers a scenic sight for rest and relax- ation. 3. The windmill is a relic from the past. 4. Tourists flock to Apache lake to en- . joy boating and swimming. 5. Mounds of ' ' snow can be found to ski and play in at Mt. Lemmon. just 45 minutes from Tucson. INTRODUCTION 11

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Arizona scenery awes newcomers Newcomers are amazed by the di- verse climates and scenery found in Arizona. Many people still perceive Arizona as a vast desert land with cowboys and Indians. The numerous mountain ranges pro- vide students with activities like ski- ing, hiking and fishing. The mild Arizona climate attracts many out-of-state students to Tucson. The Grand Canyon serves as a ha- ven for many students who want to escape the school atmosphere and take a weekend vacation to relax. 1. Beautiful sunsets signal the end of the day but represent the beginning of a new era. 2. For a change of pace, students flocked to Mt. Lemmon to witness the changing of sea- sons. 3. Mt. Lemmon also shows clear con- trasts in the environment in which we live. 4. Pieces of Arizona history still abound in the White Mountains. 5. Arizona mountains not only offer armies of cacti, but statuesque rocks like these in the Chiricahuas. Arizona canyons contribute to the beauty of the - landscape. INTRODUCTION 13