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
Oracle State Park Hike- Jun. 1 To celebrate National Trails Day, this ranger-guided hike with llamas at Oracle State Park combines information about eco-friendly benefits of llamas as pack animals and exploration of multi-use trails at park., (520) 896-2425.
National Trails Day- Jun. 7 National Trails Day is a chance to visit your local parks and nature centers. The 2008 theme, "Join Us on the Trail" is an open invitation to Americans to join a hiking club, outdoor retailer, parks and recreation department, or federal land managing agency and get outside and experience the great outdoors..
Wyatt Earp Days- May. 24 - May. 26 Celebrate the life and times of the Old West's most famous lawman in "the town too tough to die," with costumed entertainers, a barbecue, stagecoach rides., (888) 457-3291.
Summer Saturday Evenings- Jun. 7 - Aug. 30 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum opens after sundown so visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert at night, on Saturdays., 520-883-1380.
