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.
Explore the Magic of Our Great Outdoors Through Hiking & Biking in Tucson
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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?
Featured Outdoor Adventure Partners
| Rocks and Ropes | |
Since 1992, providing professional rock-climbing instruction for the novice and challenging climbs … | |
| Bureau of Land Management Tucson Field Office | |
| BLM manages nearly one million acres of federal land: Ironwood Forest National Monument, Las Cienegas … | |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | |
| A world-renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden, all in one place! Exhibits re-create … |
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| Pusch Ridge Stables | |
| Secluded desert and Foothills trails in the Catalinas. One-hour to all-day rides, private rides … |
Upcoming Events
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Butterfly Magic at the Gardens - Feb. 1 - Apr. 30 Tucson Botanical Gardens presents a live, tropical butterfly exhibit. View colorful butterflies fluttering in a special greenhouse and help support global efforts for sustainable conservation., (520) 326-9686.
4th Annual Fiesta de Saguaro - Mar. 1 Celebration of Southern Arizona’s Hispanic heritage and culture, with folklorico dancers, a mariachi band, children’s activities with traditional Mexican crafts and piñata breaking, exhibits and craft demonstrations, and food vendors at Saguaro National Park East., 520-733-5153.
Community Food Bank Hunger Walk - Mar. 13 An opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise and also support the Community Food Bank. The Long Walk is 3-1/2miles and The Short Walk is one mile long. Both take place at scenic Sam Lena Park., 520-622-0525 (Community Food Bank).
Music in the Canyon - Mar. 13 Listen to a range of local musicians (blues, jazz, folk, choral, mariachi, and more), sample tasty food and drinks, and let the kids enjoy children's area in the beautiful setting of Sabino Canyon., 520-749-1900.
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"Tucson is a real cycling Mecca. You have good infrastructure for roads, good climbs, nice flats, you also have a lot of bike lanes which is helpful for any cyclist but even for us when you're rolling down the road with 23-24 guys…the interaction with the traffic and the local people has been wonderful" – Lance Armstrong, Team Radio Shack, December 2009. Source: KOLD
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Helpful Links
Insider Favorites - Outdoor Adventure
Historic Anza Trail
Coronado National Forest
Trails.com
Saguaro National Park
LocalHikes.com
Rock Climbing at Mt. Lemmon
Perimeter Bicycling
Tucson Triathlon Club
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