Hiking The Sky Islands

Discover the Mountains Around Tucson Getting into the mountains around Tucson is an opportunity to explore other worlds. There is something completely magical about the mountains surrounding Tucson. You can’t see it just by looking at the big picture. Fly over in a plane, for example, and when you…

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Loving The Loop

Walk, Bike, and Skate your way around Pima County on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop by Mary Reynolds Ride your bike past Old West ranches and New West solar panels. Walk beneath mesquite trees and sculptures on your way to a Farmers Market. Ride horseback in sandy riverbeds with mountain views. Stop…

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Why I Love Tucson

Meaningful Answers To This Question From Local Tucsonans' Contributors Erika Muñoz - Restaurateur, Seis Kitchen and Catering Starting with a trailer, Erika Muñoz and her husband, Jake, quickly built Seis, a celebration of the distinct culinary regions of Mexico, into a local mini-empire. First, the…

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Gravel=Good

Somewhere Between Mountain And Road Biking Lies The Of-The-Moment Thrills Of Gravel Riding By Ali Knutson Fun fact: about a third of America’s roads are unpaved, some a mix of dirt, rocks, and earth. When the bicycle was invented in the 19th century, the roads weren’t as manicured as those we…

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Sonoran Desert Wellness

By Edie Jarolim According to many ancient traditions, the desert is a spiritual, purifying place. And according to many contemporary aestheticians, it’s also a hair- and skin-drying place. No wonder, then, that some of the world’s premier spas reside in Tucson, which basks in the Sonoran Desert…

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12 Top Attractions in Tucson

1. Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum Further broaden your scientific horizons at Biosphere 2, Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab, and Titan Missile Museum. Learn more about these and other space, science, and tech attractions. 2. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Branch out on the nature paths at Tohono…

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A Proud History Of Golf

Tee Up in Tucson by Brian J. Pederson Tucson’s sporting history runs back more than a century, from the first athletic teams fielded by the University of Arizona to a variety of minor league teams. Perhaps the richest corner of this history centers around professional golf. Tucson’s golf scene…

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For The Birds

The right landscapes, the right climate, the right place in the world to spot rare birds With more than 350 species of birds among those sighted in Tucson and Southern Arizona and at birding events every August, this is an incredible place to take up this pastime or to finally check a flying friend…

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Drive It Home

By Linda Dillenbeck Updated: May 2023 When playing golf in Tucson, don’t hurry, don’t worry, and don’t keep your head down for too long. Look up every now and then or you’ll miss the stunning backdrop Mother Nature gives the game here. The collection of golf options ranges from stately Omni Tucson…

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Golfing, Sun And Saguaros

World-class golf courses, luxe resorts and gorgeous desert landscape are ready for you to explore. This itinerary is for those who want to both play and relax while checking out all the city and the surrounding area has to offer. MORNING Arnold Palmer Approves. Start this trip off at the golf…

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