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Category Archives: Boating-Fishing

Our Recommended Southern Arizona Campgrounds

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Soldiers Creek Graham

As the weather warms, it is time to start thinking about a camping trip or three. There are plenty of campgrounds in Southern Arizona, but very few of them are where we would like to spend a pleasant weekend. Most have been turned into barren wastelands, devoid of trees or … Continue reading

Pena Blanca Lake by Sally Reichardt: A Photo Essay

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Sally Reichardt wrote to me in August 2022: “Pena Blanc trip a week ago Sunday. We stopped in Nogales for a Subway sandwich to go without beer & chips. There are lots of picnic tables but there are also a few benches that offer a much better view of the … Continue reading

Summer on the Mountains; Our Sky Islands. Stay Cool!

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Butterfly Trail

School will be out soon, the temperature has hit 100 and it is time to cool off in the Mountains. Northern Arizona has San Francisco Peaks, Central Arizona, the White Mountains. Southern Arizona has our Sky Islands. Here is a sampling of cool places you can visit on our Sky … Continue reading

A Video Introduction to Parker Canyon Lake

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Parker Canyon Lake

When weather is still warm and the nights are cooler, Parker Canyon Lake is a good place to explore. Parker Canyon Lake is located on the Eastern slope of the Huachuca Mountains in the Coronado National Forest. This video is an introduction to the lake and the things you can do there. For … Continue reading

Do You Take Your Boat Out on the Water?

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The Arizona Game & Fish Department is running a campaign this summer to let everyone know, that if you take your boat out on the water it is law to Drain and Dry your Boat before leaving the site. This is to curtail spread of the Aquatic Invasive Species the … Continue reading

Lakes to Visit this Summer in Southern Arizona

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Riggs Flats Lake near the top of 11,000' high Mt. Graham.

This summer everyone is looking for ways to get out of the heat, and usually, that includes water. So, that said, here is a short list of lakes in the area, accessible within two hours of Tucson, and a little bit about each one so you can make an informed … Continue reading

Mt Lemmon Cabin for Rent

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Palisades Cabin

As the weather warms, Tucsonans will be searching for a way to get out of the heat! You can go camping on Mt. Lemmon or you can take a slightly more comfortable route and stay at the Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin, renting for $125 a night. The cabin sleeps 4 … Continue reading

Parker Canyon Lake: A Day Trip From Tucson

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Dock at Parker Canyon Lake

On a Sunday one late June (2013), we left Tucson and headed south to Parker Canyon Lake via the San Rafael Valley. The mountains surrounding the rolling grasslands of the San Rafael Valley are the headwaters of our Santa Cruz River. For a list of the Best Park and Gardens … Continue reading

Mt. Graham: A Cool Summer Getaway

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The Milky Way Galaxy as seen from the MFIO. Photo by Dave Harvey.

Looking for a cool summer getaway? Consider Mt. Graham (elevation 10, 720) and the alpine forest atop the Pinaleño Mountains, about a 3 hour drive east of Tucson.

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Patagonia Lake State Park

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Patagonia Lake Bridge from water

Many folks in Tucson don’t consider a day trip or overnight road trip to Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park because they think it’s too far.

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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Patagonia Lake State Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Free First Thursday / Primer Jueves

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies
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Mainly Murals Walking Tours

El Presidio del Tucson
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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San Pedro River Bird Walks

San Pedro House
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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Tubac Center of the Arts

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto

Tucson Arena
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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Tubac Center of the Arts

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto

Tucson Arena
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies

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AIDSWALK Tucson 2023

Jacome Plaza
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Bird Walks at the Sierra Vista Environmental Operations Park

Environmental Operations Park
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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8:00 am - 9:00 am

Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Mission Garden Tour to Oaxaca

Mission Garden
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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BICAS Art Corner

Bicas Art Corner
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies

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Environmental Operations Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration

Apple Annies
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Canon Nature Photography Experience

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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San Pedro River Bird Walks

San Pedro House
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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65 Roses Gala

Lodge on the Desert
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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BICAS Art Corner

Bicas Art Corner
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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies

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Tubac Center of the Arts
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Apple Annies
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Patagonia Lake State Park
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
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Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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Free First Thursday / Primer Jueves

Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
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Guided Bird Walk at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Park

Tohono Chul Park
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BICAS Art Corner

Bicas Art Corner
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6th Annual Plein Air on the Santa Cruz Exhibit

Tubac Center of the Arts
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Mainly Murals Walking Tours

El Presidio del Tucson
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Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park

Patagonia Lake State Park
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San Pedro River Interpretive Walks

San Pedro House

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