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
| 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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| Fleur de Tucson Balloon Tours, LLC | |
| Tucson's preferred hot air balloon company since 1980! Personalized rides for two to five people … | |
| Arizona ATV Adventures | |
| Off-road ATV tours are offered daily. Young drivers and beginners are welcome. Free training, liability … | |
| Cocoraque Ranch & Pavilion | |
| Tucson's only working cattle ranch, located west of Tucson on 16,000 acres, providing horseback … |
Upcoming Events
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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.
Birds of Tohono Chul Park Walking Tour - Mar. 13 - 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.
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.
Old Tucson Studios Wild West Days - Mar. 25 - Mar. 28 Travel back to the 1880s at Old Tucson Studios for events and musical performances that recreate frontier life. A portion of proceeds will help repair Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum buildings., 520-883-0100.
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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"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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