Valley of the Moon

Valley of the Moon is an area in Tucson, Arizona that was built by George Phar Legler in the 1920s for children to imagine the magic of the area, and for relaxation of all visitors. There are miniature gardens here along with mineralized rock cliffs, pools and caves.

Free tours were provided by Legler for over forty years, now though it is entirely run by volunteers and any donations are greatly appreciated. Tours that Legler offered to adults were 'Metaphysical Tours' where he would explore the meaning of life with guests. The most popular tours were the Fairy Tour or visiting BunnyLand Theater.

The tours were never the same, Legler would call himself the Mountain Gnome and tell stories of fairies who lived at the Valley. Donations were usually old toys such as dolls, which were then transformed into fairies.

The features at the park that help create the fairytale feeling are a Wizard's Tower, Bunnyland Theater which featured rabbit sized sets and costumes. The Wishing Well is now known as PennyLand and visitors can throw a coin to make a wish. This is followed by the Caves of Terror which is now not open to the public, and the Cathedral Room. One of the newest features at the park is a Pygmy Hut.

The Valley of the Moon went into disrepair when Legler fell ill with age. Former students from Catalina High School visited and decided to help repair the park and it is now run by a large group of volunteers.