Tucson is an affordable, walkable desert city anchored by the University of Arizona, with year‑round mild winters, a lively downtown arts and dining scene, and immediate access to hiking, mountain biking and scenic drives in the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park—perfect for keeping multi‑week assignments varied and active.
Nearby Oro Valley and Sierra Vista (both within ~75 miles) offer additional trails, shopping, golf and cultural/military attractions, so you’re unlikely to run out of things to do between shifts.