No matter what you love to do in the great outdoors, Tucson is the place to do it. With our famed mild climate and about 350 sunny days a year, our outdoors is always open.
Hiking - From pleasant urban walks to rugged canyon hikes we have countless spectacular trails for every level.
Biking - On the trail or on the road, Tucson is a top biking destination.
Horseback Riding - You can saddle up at a guest ranch, resort, or public stable in Tucson.
Rock Climbing - The five mountain ranges surrounding Tucson offer endless opportunities for climbers of every skill level.
Plants & Animals - Discover the incredible variety of plants and animals that have adapted to our unique ecosystem.
Outdoor Family Fun - Kid-friendly activities that are fun for grown-ups too.
Bird Watching - With over 250 species in our widely varied environments, Southern Arizona is a birder's paradise.
Astronomy - Tour some of the world's most-respected observatories and enjoy the same "good seeing" as the pros.
Caves - Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Southern Arizona's underground.
Voluntourism - Would you like to give something back to Tucson or Southern Arizona during your next trip?
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Upcoming Events
Carondelet "Get Moving Tucson"- Oct. 18 Thousands of runners and walkers will cruise through historical downtown Tucson in this annual, 10-mile run and 5K-walk/run event that includes live music, a climbing wall, jumping castles, and other post-race activities for the family., (520) 326-9383 (Southern AZ Roadrunners).
The Bisbee 1000 Great Stair Climb- Oct. 18 Tour Old Bisbee and donate to the restoration of the city's historical stairways. Participants can walk, run, or rest their way through the roughly three-mile route that includes more than 1,000 steps and numerous back-roads at a mile-high altitude., 520-266-0401.
AIDSWalk 2008- Oct. 19 The 20th annual AIDSWalk will take place at the University of Arizona campus on the mall. AIDSWalk Tucson benefits the programs and services of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF)., 520-791-9266.
Diamond Ventures 2nd El Tour Halloween 10K & 5K Run/Walk- Oct. 26 Run or walk a flat course through Sycamore Park,
adjacent to the scenic Rincon Mountains in southeast Tucson. Open to all runners and walkers of all skill and age levels., (520) 745-2033.
Tumacacori Century Gene Chapman Memorial Bike Ride- Oct. 26 Greater Arizona Bicycling Association presents a ride for both novice and experienced cyclists through the scenic Santa Cruz River Valley, with 24-mile, 64-mile, and 100-mile routes, to Tumacacori Mission., 520-512-0442.
