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?
Many different exciting rides available just southeast of Tucson. Cooler, higher-elevation trails, …
Upcoming Events
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop- Oct. 24 - Apr. 24 Tucson Botanical Gardens offers a workshop on the fourth Saturday of every month that teaches how rainwater harvesting works. Come prepared to do some digging and gain experience to do your own rainwater harvesting. 10:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 520-326-9686.
Scarecrows in the Garden- Nov. 2 - Nov. 30 Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates the beauty and bounty of autumn with a display and sale of scarecrows handcrafted by local artists, businesses, staff, and volunteers to benefit the Gardens, 520-326-9686.
Birds of Tohono Chul Park Walking Tour- Nov. 4 - Dec. 19 Tohono Chul Park hosts docent-led walking tours of its grounds at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Participants learn to identify bird residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Details are at www.tohonochulpark.org., 520-742-6455.
Bike & Brats- Nov. 7 - Nov. 8 The Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists puts on its annual Bike & Brats at Catalina State Park, with multiple mountain bike rides scattered over the 50-year trail area, fantastic food and drink, stunts, stargazing, making s'mores, and the possibility of a night ride. RSVP, (520) 290-0002.
Kartchner Caverns 10th Anniversary Celebration- Nov. 7 - Nov. 8 Kartchner Caverns State Park hosts a weekend of insightful presentations, many interesting booths, and fun kid's activities during the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the park's Grand Opening. Reserve a cave tour in advance by calling 520-586-2283 and plan to stay for the weekend., (520) 586-2283.
