Mount Lemmon sees smaller crowds for Memorial Day in light of travel records

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Joel Foster is a Multimedia Journalist at KGUN9.

TUCSON, Ariz. — While a record-breaking 2.9 million travelers were screened at U.S. airports this past Friday, many Tucsonans opted for a more serene Memorial Day experience at Mount Lemmon.

Pete Krauss, a dedicated volunteer at Mount Lemmon, noted the unexpectedly sparse turnout. “It’s pretty quiet,” Krauss said. “I expected big crowds but there’s parking places all over the place.” Among those who chose the peaceful retreat was Pedro Valenzuela, who brought his telescope to share views of solar flares with fellow visitors. Valenzuela emphasized the significance of the day, stating, “We have to stand on the shoulders of the giants that came before us, for they made the real sacrifices.”

 

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