Tucson Outdoor Adventure & Nature

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?


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Upcoming Events


Butterfly Magic at the Gardens - Mar. 5 - 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.

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Birds of Tohono Chul Park Walking Tour - Mar. 20 - Dec. 25  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.

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Clean Air Days & Bike Fest - Apr. 1 - Apr. 30  Rethink your drive! Events and activities at various locations promote alternative transportation modes and provide information about bicycling, walking, carpooling and bus riding., 520-740-3947.

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The Ultimate Private Home Garden Tour - Apr. 10  Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts an exclusive, docent-led tour via luxury tour bus of four exemplary, local private gardens, including a lecture and lunch at Hacienda del Sol., 520-326-9686, ext 13.

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Children's Earth Day Festival and Parade - Apr. 17  Festival promotes awareness of nature, endangered species, natural resources, and includes hands-on activities, exhibits, solar competition, and parade at Reid Park., (520)207-7183 Tucson Clean and Beautiful.

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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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