Visitors expecting to see desolate wastelands full of sand dunes are often surprised to find our desert lush and teeming with life. Everywhere you look you'll see an amazing variety of plants and animals specially adapted to our very unique habitat. And that's just on the desert floor. A short drive up nearby Mt. Lemmon takes you through seven different eco-systems from a desert environment to Ponderosa Pine forests typical of Canada. In the spring, the desert becomes a spectacular carpet of color from flourishing wildflowers and blooming cactus.
A scenic 49-acre desert preserve and center of nature, arts and culture. Enjoy three art galleries, …
Upcoming Events
El Tour 10K & 5K Run/Walk- Sep. 21 Diamond Venture's 11th annual El Tour 10K and 5K Run/Walk traditionally kicks off the El Tour event season. Proceeds from the event go to the Ben's Bells project, a community effort to inspire intentional acts of kindness., (520) 745-2033.
Carondelet "Get Moving Tucson"- Oct. 18 Thousands of runners and walkers will cruise through historical downtown Tucson in this annual, 10-mile run and 5K-walk/run event that includes live music, a climbing wall, jumping castles, and other post-race activities for the family., (520) 326-9383 (Southern AZ Roadrunners).
AIDSWalk 2008- Oct. 19 The 20th annual AIDSWalk will take place at the University of Arizona campus on the mall. AIDSWalk Tucson benefits the programs and services of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF)., 520-791-9266.
Desert Thunder Pro Rodeo- Oct. 11 - Oct. 12 Competitive professional rodeo, with roping contests, bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, and team roping, and pony rides for the kids., (520) 721-1621.
Come explore the rich, delicious world of Tucson dining. We have hundreds of
original restaurants including many run by some of the finest chefs in the
world.
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