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All of the destinations under the Tucson area link on the left are within an hour of Tucson, are accessible by passenger car, and are suitable for day trips from Phoenix (add a 2-2.5 hour drive one way). Guidebooks are available at Tucson retailers and at most Phoenix retailers listed below. Mt. Lemmon has many easily accessible climbing areas of all types. Be aware that July and August can bring rain and severe lightning storms in the afternoons; this is Arizona’s "monsoon season." Tucson is more likely to experience these monsoons than areas farther north.