A List of Recommended Adventures in Tucson and Southern Arizona

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Looking for things to do in Tucson and Southern Arizona? Come back to this page anytime; Adventures in the Home menu Bar. Below is a categorized list of some of the Adventures in Tucson and Southern Arizona that we’d like to recommend. What would you like to do?
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Biking

No one does biking better than Southern Arizona, whether it is Mountain Biking, Touring or Motorcycles. Join the Tour de Tucson, bike to Arivaca, take your Motorcycle to Apache Country. Browse the titles below for more ideas.

Birding

Elegant Trogon by Marcel Holyoak

Southern Arizona is a birder’s paradise. From the Sandhill Cranes, the coveted Elegant Trogan, and the Green Kingfisher, birders flock to one of our many wildlife areas. Some areas boast over 200 varieties of birds.

Camping, RVs and Cabins

Bonita Creek Campground

There is a wonderland of camping experiences at your beck and call. The Coronado National Forest dominates the surroundings, Arizona State Parks following, and some choice camping and RV venues. Be sure to check out the State Park cabin rentals as we believe them to be a real steal.
We hate to give our special finds away, but that is our job. In the summer, instead of heading to Mt. Lemmon, head up to Mt. Graham or Carr Canyon. Be sure to prepare, high clearance car, water, they are not your average campsites. Find the articles below.

Caves and Caverns

Colossal Cave Entrance for Adventure Tours

Colossal Cave offers Several Different Tours From Easy To Challenging.

Caves and Caverns for all skill levels. Take a guided tour at Colossal Cave Mountain Park or head out on your own at some of the other caves around Tucson, if you know what you are doing.

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Fishing

Believe it or not we have fish, many lakes are amply stocked. Check the schedules at Arizona Game & Fish for your favorite fishing pond.

Golf

Morgan Tees Off at Silverbell Golf Course

Can’t beat the weather for golf. Whether it is cheap golf you are looking for or a resort course, we got em. For discount golf at any of our courses, try Golf Now!

Guided Tours

Want someone special to show you the area? Here are a few that might interest you.

Hiking

Rocky path With our Sky Islands, there is plenty of opportunity to hike in any season. From short hikes, to day hikes, to the Arizona Trail, all skill levels. Southern Arizona’s got it. And you can’t beat the scenery.

Horseback Riding

Horseback riding at Tombstone Monument Ranch.

An equestrian’s heaven, horses are allowed just about anywhere you can hike.

Horseback Riding is Best in Southern Arizona

There is no better horseback riding experience than you will get in Southern Arizona. 300 days a year of sunshine almost guarantees good weather. Of course, in the summer you may have to start early, but that is the best time to ride anyway. Critters are numerous, and you have … Read More

The Loop: The Best Walk Along the River?

Several years ago while Jim was in rehab at the tony Hacienda at the River for a bit, I decided to get back to my routine of walking in the early morning. It was still quite cool in the morning when I stepped out onto The Loop between Campbell and … Read More

Visit Colossal Cave Mountain Park

Colossal Cave Mountain Park is one of our favorite Southern Arizona attractions. Its natural surroundings make the park special. Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a great place to spend the day with the kids, and it’s only 25 miles from Downtown Tucson. Activities include cave tours, cave exploring, horseback riding, … Read More

Dude Ranching in Arizona: A Review

Dude Ranching in America is one of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. The author is Russell True from the White Stallion Ranch near Tucson, Arizona. Covering the Era of Dude Ranching as a destination, there are historic photographs of 50 or more Dude Ranches in Arizona, focusing on Wickenburg, … Read More

Double R Guest Ranch: A Place for Horseback Riding Enthusiasts

If you are looking for the perfect Horseback Riding experience that takes you away from it all, out to the country, you will find it at the Double R Guest Ranch. This is the Old West, largely untouched since the days of Cochise and Geronimo. Ron Sirota called me one … Read More

Rancho de la Osa: A Guest Ranch Extraordinaire!

About half way through 2018, I asked Ms. Karen what she wanted to do for her August birthday. She said she wanted to go to Rancho de la Osa, the “Ranch of the She-Bear”. She also suggested we invite Ms. Rosemary who is a horse woman and would enjoy the … Read More

Is Tombstone Monument Guest Ranch The Best Place To Stay In Tombstone?

An hour and 15 minute drive southeast from Tucson can land you in the most famous town of the Old West: Tombstone, Arizona. We have visited Tombstone so many times that we know better than to not expect the unexpected. Tombstone has more gunfights in its streets than Chicago. The … Read More

Recommended Tucson Dude Ranches: White Stallion & Tanque Verde!

Tanque Verde Guest Ranch, Tucson Arizona

In the 1930’s through the 1950’s, Tucson boasted more than a hundred guest ranches (aka Dude Ranches). Only a handful remain, two of which we recommend highly: Tanque Verde Guest Ranch and White Stallion Guest Ranch. Tanque Verde (green tank or green pool) is located on the far east side … Read More

Triangle T Guest Ranch: An Old West Adventure

On a sunny Sunday afternoon in late November 2015, Ms. Karen & I headed east from Tucson an hour to get our guided tour of Triangle T Guest Ranch. We had enjoyed lunch in the Rock Saloon at the Ranch a few weeks before when we were on our way … Read More

Hiking Sweetwater Preserve

Sweetwater Preserve is mountain bike, horse, hiker and dog friendly. On the weekends all of the above come out to play. It is one of Pima County’s newest acquisitions, a 700+ acre preserve located on the East side of the Tucson Mountains. Be prepared to share. It is a popular for … Read More

Family Fun

Looking for something special to do with the kids? Look no further.

Road Trips

Cliffs Above Road From Portal To Chiricahua National Monument

Scenic road trips are our favorite past time. Here we share some of our favorite adventures with you.

Picnics

And along those road trips we find some pretty decent picnic places.

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