Did you know that Saguaros don't begin to grow arms until they are between the ages of 55 and 85 years old?
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a zoo, natural history museum, aquarium, and botanical garden all in one place.
Catalina State Park is a scenic desert oasis at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains just minutes from Tucson!
The park offers camping, hiking, equestrian trails, plant and wildlife viewing and picnicking.
Now
on the National Register of Historic Places,
the Park showcases crystal-filled Colossal Cave
and historic La Posta Quemada Ranch.
Come
explore the fascinating world of natural history at
the International Wildlife Museum! Located five miles
west of I-10 on Speedway, the building is a replica
of an ancient French Foreign Legion fort located in
Chad, Africa.
Kartchner Caverns is a stunning limestone cave that boasts many world-class features that have been protected since the cave was
discovered in 1974.
Where the earth meets the sky, Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is 30 miles from Tucson & 30 degrees cooler.
Oracle State Park is located in the northeastern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the town of Oracle. Ranging from 3,500 to 4,500 feet in elevation, the nearly 4,000-acre park consists of oak grassland, riparian woodland, and mesquite scrub habitats that contain a diversity of wildlife and plant species.
Picacho Peak State Park is a 3,374 foot mountain peak that has been used as a landmark by travelers for more than 150 years.
From caring for stately saguaros in Tucson Mountain Park to overseeing after-school recreation programs, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation adds a vital dimension to the life of our residents and visitors.
Travel from the mountains of South America, through the Asian rain forest, and to the African savanna in just a few hours.
Roper Lake State Park is located in southeasten Arizona near Mt.
Graham, 130 miles northeast of Tucson on I-10 to Highway 191. Here visitors can enjoy a dip in the rock-lined hot tub before sleeping along the lakeshore and beneath the desert night stars.
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is one of Tucson 's natural treasures. Fed by the waters of Sabino Creek and sheltered by the canyon walls, the plants and animals that inhabit the canyon offer an interesting contrast to those found in the surrounding desert.
Saguaro National Park is both enchanting and mysterious. The lush desert floor is highlighted by stately Saguaro cactus and scores of smaller trees and shrubs.
Tohono Chul Park is the Southwest's center where nature, art, and culture connect.
Five
1/2 acres illustrate the evolution of the gardening
in the Tucson
basis, from the imported lushness of the 1930's to
the nakedly cactus and
succulent gardens xeriscape favored today. 15 16 specialty
gardens
including Nuestro Jardin (Mexican-American Garden),
Herb Gardens and more.
