Peter DeLuca Tucson Real Estate

Outdoors & The Old Pueblo

Tucson has an average of 300 days of sunshine a year which makes Tucson an awesome place to be for people who love the outdoors. Due to the low humidity, Tucson’s often extreme temperatures are more comfortable than you would expect. We can’t encourage you enough that whatever you choose to do outside in Tucson, wear sunscreen and drinks lots of water! The desert can be extremely hot and dry, and while Tucson has a vast array of opportunities for fun, the dangers of exposure and dehydration are very real.

The opportunities for outdoor fun are limitless but here are just a few suggestions! Have Fun!

Birdwatching

SW Arizona is a world-famous designation for bird watchers. Roughly 500 species of birds reside around the Tucson area.  The Southern Arizona area is part of a major migratory corridor, making it one of the top birding areas in North America.

Golf & Resorts

Southern Arizona — A Hotbed of Hidden Gems

With Tucson’s seemingly endless days of sunshine and warm weather, it  has earned the recognition as one of the richest golf regions in the world, wich championship courses that host the annual PGA tour, and many others with our natural desert beauty and levels of challenge to suit every ambition.  The list of golf course arthitects who have designed courses here reads like a roll call of the elite in the game.

Hiking and Cycling Trails

Several hiking & cycling trails around town offer a combination of a great workout and breathtaking scenery. Many of these locations are especially good vantage points for sunrise or sunset viewing. Check out Gates Pass near Saguaro National Park West if you want to see a spectacular sunset.

Horseback Riding

If you are in search for a horseback riding experience, Tucson is the right place! Tucson has many good riding stables within its boundaries. Many offer rides by the hour, sunset rides, hay rides, all-day trips & cookouts.

Mt. Lemmon

Mt. Lemmon is the southernmost ski area in the continental United States, and is the only U.S. peak named for the first woman who climbed it. It is a cool oasis in the summer and a nearby place to ski in the winter.  A mere 30-mile road trip to Mt. Lemmon will take you from the desert valley through 5 distinct vegetative zones, all of which you would experience on the much longer drive from Tucson to the Canadian border.

Tucson Kids & Youth Programs

Tucson has some great resources for children, many of which can be found on the Internet. Here are some of the best Tucson sites we have found providing everything from structured activities to articles to fun web sites.

Tucson Parks & Recreation

While Tucson has many parks that are well-maintained and offer ample space to run, skate, swim, picnic & just plain relax, Reid Park is considered one of Tucson’s premier parks.

Sabino Canyon

Sabino Canyon has been one of the most beautiful and accessible canyons for thousands of years.  It is the perfect place for hikers, picnickers, swimmers, birdwatchers and runners. A perfect “quick” getaway from the everyday hustle and bustle!

Saguaro National Park

The Sonoran Desert is the only place IN THE WORLD where the giant saguaro cacti grow.  The two locations that comprise the Saguaro National Park, located east and west of Tucson, have the largest concentration of these cacti.


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