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.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
DiscoveryDays at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter- Jul. 19 - Sep. 21 Fun and educational adventures in science presented weekends by the University of Arizona and the UA College of Science at the new SkyCenter atop Mt. Lemmon., (520) 626-8122.
