Mt. Wasson Hiking Adventure
There are several routes to the top of Mt. Wasson in the Tucson Mountains. This is a pictorial story of Sweetwater and Kings Canyon trails.
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Mt. Wasson Peak Trails – Tucson’s Westside
Mt. Wasson is the highest peak (4,687′) in the Tucson Mountains west of the city. It is located in Saguaro National Park. Take El Camino del Cerro (exit 252 from I-10) west 5 miles to the Sweetwater trailhead. From the top you will have an expansive view east of the … Continue reading
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum – The King Snake
A Docent at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum talks about the King Snake, one of our desert reptiles.
Continue readingArizona-Sonora Desert Museum – The Saguaro Cactus
A docent at the desert museum talks about the Saguaro Cactus. Enjoy a walk about the extraordinary sourrounding and learn about the wonders of the Sonoran desert from knowledgeable volunteers.
Continue readingYetman Trail to the Bowen Ruins
The Yetman Trail is an easy to moderate hike through a pretty saguaro-rich valley and up over the mountains near Gates Pass.
Continue readingStarr Pass Golf
Starr Pass Golf Club is 27 holes of nearly perfect desert golf. Pricey in-season, but worth it. Designed by some guy named Palmer. Visit the Website 3645 West Starr Pass Boulevard, Tucson
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