Heading southeast from Tucson, a new world of caves, artists’ communities, the Old West and more opens up. Set among the scenic Sky Island mountains and desert riparian preserves of southeastern Arizona, Cochise County is a land of authentic Old West legends and endless outdoor adventures…
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curated collection of photographers based in Southern Arizona The Desert Lens is Visit Tucson’s curated collection of photographers based in Southern Arizona, who find themselves continually inspired and captivated by our Sonoran Desert environment and the historic architecture of Tucson. We’ve…
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Mount the saddle of your trusty steed and #RideTucson Sun. Clear skies. Open trails. This is what Tucson offers 300 days of the year, which makes it the perfect place to hop on a bike and take in the history and beauty that surrounds the Old Pueblo. Whether you’re a seasoned biking veteran who…
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Discover Outdoor Tranquility It’s beautiful. It’s invigorating. It’s great for your health. It’s the Sonoran Desert. There’s no costly membership fee needed. No contract to sign. No screens to stare at while you try to distract yourself from the challenge of exercising. The Sonoran Desert is all…
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Take on the Southern Arizona outdoors on your own terms Southern Arizona’s landscape—from saguaro-studded desert to aspen-laden slopes— seems custom-made for stoking our spirit of adventure. Whether you go for rock climbing, mountain biking, trail trekking, or sailing through the crystalline sky…
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2 Wheels Single Track Head west to Tucson Mountain Park and start the ride of your life at the Starr Pass Trailhead. Some mountain bikers stop along the 9.3-mile Starr Pass Main Loop to admire the view, but most are here to hone their skills on bumpy descents and technical climbs. With more than 60…
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Exploring the night sky in Southern Arizona By Suzanne Wright A night owl and a bit of an insomniac, I’m often outside late at night, looking up to the heavens. Lucky for me, the Grand Canyon State is one place you can see twinkling stars under the absolute best conditions. The clear, dry, dark…
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World-Class Golf at Omni Tucson National Resort Updated: May 2023 Tucson has a well-deserved reputation as a place for visitors to revitalize their spirits and free their minds. That’s especially true in winter when a good portion of the country becomes a three-month icebox. When it's time for a…
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Explore life underground in Southern Arizona's Kartchner Caverns By Teya Vitu The water droplet fell on my right cheek. They call it a "cave kiss." There was no way for me to tell it was brimming with calcite, the primary building block for the spectacular cave formations around me. As I have…
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In Search of the Mighty Crested Saguaro By Heather Wuelpern My attention quickly diverted from admiring the creamy white blossoms clustered atop a tall saguaro to examining the adjacent one with its arms raised to the sky like a referee enthusiastically gesturing about the final field goal that won…
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