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
| Tohono Chul Park | |
Concerts in the park: seasonal; call first! |
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| Eagle Rider of Tucson ATV Rentals | |
| Experience the beautiful Southern Arizona Sonoran Desert. Rent one of our ATVs and explore desert … | |
| Cocoraque Ranch & Pavilion | |
| Tucson's only working cattle ranch, located west of Tucson on 16,000 acres, providing horseback … | |
| Trail Dust Adventures, Inc., Jeep Tours | |
| Experienced guides share the ecology and archaeology of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy the solitude … |
Upcoming Events
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Birds of Tohono Chul Park Walking Tour - Jul. 28 - Dec. 25 Tohono Chul Park hosts docent-led walking tours of its grounds at 8:30 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Details at www.tohonochulpark.org., 520-742-6455.
Summer Saturday Evenings at Desert Museum - Jul. 31 - Aug. 21 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum stays open after sundown on summer Saturdays so visitors can discover the Sonoran Desert's amazing nocturnal plants and wildlife., 520-883-2702.
Music on the Mountain - Aug. 1 - Sep. 5 Lava Music produces outdoor concerts (country, bluegrass, acoustic, cowboy, honky tonk, and jazz) on Sunday afternoons in Summerhaven, Mt. Lemmon, Memorial Day through Labor Day..
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival - Aug. 4 - Aug. 8 Self-guided and guided tours, exhibits, and presentations about Southern Arizona birds and butterflies at annual conference in Sierra Vista, near some of the country's best birding areas., (520) 678-8237.
Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run - Sep. 6 The Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents an early morning run through the scenic cactus-forest loop in Saguaro National Park East in the Rincon Mountain foothills, including 2-mile and 8-mile courses., 520-326-9383.
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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
Go See Arizona
"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
