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Located close to the US / Mexico border, Tucson, Arizona is a beautiful
Southwestern destination. Mile after mile of pristine desert, cactus
like nowhere else on Earth, spectacular mountains in every direction.
Play on the legendary golf courses, take in the breathtaking blooming
flowers of wildflower season or steep yourself in the unique culture
and history of ancient Native American peoples, Spanish explorers and
Anglo frontiersmen.
Go birding, stargazing, exploring or just kick back by the pool. Tucson
is one of the most temperate cities in the US, with average temperatures
ranging from highs of 83 and lows of 54, it's all right there anytime
of year.
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 Camping.
Tucson is a premiere location for desert camping, offering a host of
different areas ripe for exploration. Roll out your sleeping bag under
the stars in the cactus-filled desert or pile your gear into a 4 x
4 and go bouncing along one of the many jeep trails. Alternatively
take advantage of one of the guided hikes in Saguaro National Park
and the Grand Canyon areas.
Throughout all twelve months of the year in Southern Arizona, one
can usually find ideal conditions for camping. Located in one of the
most temperate areas of the entire United States, you're set to enjoy
clear skies and breathtaking vistas in the 60+ degree range.
Skiing. Few people think of snow and skiing when
they think of Tucson. Cactus, desert, and diamondbacks more readily
come to mind. The Santa Catalina Mountains, however, is home to the
southernmost ski area in the United States, which is perched near the
9,157-foot summit of Mt. Lemmon.
Ski runs are usually open from mid-December to early April, depending
on winter weather and snowfall. Located just an hour's drive from the
sun drenched resorts of Tucson, area visitors can go golfing, swimming
and downhill skiing in the same day.
Golfing. The mild climate and outstanding courses
make Tucson a favorite golf destination. Take your best shot on a challenging
desert golf course, or enjoy a more traditional links-style layout.
Play the same courses the PGA pro's do, and experience designs by Robert
Trent Jones Jr., Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus. Check out
one of Tucson's exciting golf tournaments, such as the PGA Tour's Chrysler
Classic of Tucson.
Hiking and Horseback Riding. Offering a plethora
of multi-use trails relatively close to town, Tucson is an outdoor
enthusiast's paradise. Tucson is located in a valley at the base of
4 different mountain ranges. Just northeast of Tucson, the Santa Catalina
Mountains rise to over 9,000 feet. You will see an exceptional display
of giant saguaro, prickly pear and barrel cacti, mountain goats and
any number of other plants and animals.
Fishing. There are a handful of lakes near Tucson,
from the 250 acre Patagonia Lake to the lesser known but strikingly
beautiful Pena Blanca Lake. The lakes are habitat for bass, crappie,
bluegill, sunfish, catfish, and sometimes even rainbow trout.
Tucson. Tucson boasts the best of both worlds...the
progress and innovation of a metropolitan community and the friendly,
caring atmosphere of a small town. Tucson's rich cultural heritage
centers around a unique blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican
and Anglo-American influences. Blessed with the natural beauty of the
Sonoran Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 360 sunny days a year,
Tucsonans embrace a rare lifestyle and are committed to preserving
that quality of life.
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