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?
Experience the beauty of one of the most unique Southwestern desert canyons on a Sabino Canyon …
Upcoming Events
Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run- Sep. 1 The Southern Arizona Roadrunners presents an early morning run through the scenic cactus-forest loop in Saguaro National Park East in the Rincon Mountain foothills, including 2-mile and 8-mile courses., 520-991-0733.
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.
Fall Plant Sale at Tucson Botanical Gardens- Oct. 4 Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts autumn sale of cacti, trees, shrubs, herbs, and other plants suited to Tucson's climate., 520-326-9686.
Dig: Prehistoric Gardens- May. 1 - Aug. 28 Tucson Botanical Gardens offers self-guided tours through its model of an ancient and alien world of pre-historic-era continents filled with bizarre plants and ginormous creatures., 520-326-9686.
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., 520-883-2702.
