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 HISTORY
from Spanish, & Mexican to American governments
Father Kino, 		DESERT CITY
Tucson, 'The Old Pueblo,' settled by Indian tribes, founded by Spanish explorers		 LIFESTYLES
Living in Tucson, the outdoor life		 A CULTURAL MIX
 Indians, Mexican and Anglos make the Tucson mix		 DESERT WILDERNESS
Visit the canyons and mountains of the
Sonoran Desert		 RECREATION
Get outdoors! Hiking, cycling and more		 THE FOOD
Southwestern Mexican food traditions

LIFE IN THE DESERT

A city surrounded by desert mountain ranges and a mild year round climate…ideal for the outdoor life

  
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great weather with around 340 days of sunshine a year, wilderness areas, national parks and forests along with city parks provide the perfect environment for a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

  

 

PUBLIC PARKS FOR ALL
Most neighborhoods include city parks providing shady spots for Sunday picnic children's playgrounds and sports fields.

 
   

Ried Park in the central city features a zoo, picnic areas, events and many other recreational facilities. There are many public golf courses and sports facilities throughout the cit

 

  

Quiet neighborhood streets are ideal for a morning bike ride

Mountain desert parks surround the city for hiking, climbing or camping.

GREAT DAY TRIPS FROM TUCSON
• The Sonoran Desert • Mt Lemmon • Sonoran Desert Museum • Saguaro National Park

•Sabino Canyon    •Cowboys  
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