The hilly countryside is covered with mesquite, scrub oak, manzanita, bear grass, prickly pear and cholla cactus'. There are large outcroppings of granite. It is located on the northern slopes of the Santa Catalina mountains. There is a diversity of wildlife which includes, but is not limited to, many species of hawk, javelina, coyote, quail, and an occasional mountain lion or bobcat. The climate is moderate with summer days averaging in the mid 90's.
Summer also brings spectacular monsoons from the Sea of Cortez.
In winter you might see a light dusting of snow, which never lasts long.