From Tucson, we journey to Saguaro National Park West, comprised of over 24,000 acres of desert landscape • Hike along a ravine to find the remnants of an old copper mine and views of giant saguaros with their long arms reaching for the Sonoran desert sun • Find 800-year-old petroglyphs etched into canyon walls by Hohokam peoples • Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden • At the end of each day relax at our historic resort, perhaps poolside with vistas of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Get a taste of the climb up Mt. Lemmon, one of the country’s top 10 sustained distance climbs, where you’ll find an otherworldly environment of rock formations and incredible views of the Tucson valley • On your bike, take a spin to Saguaro National Park East, the larger side of the park and home to cougars and bears • Cycle along the acclaimed Cactus Loop, a quiet one-way road that twists and turns like a roller coaster through saguaro cactus forest • Pedal back to our hotel along a main thoroughfare and a section of one of Tucson's car-free bike paths.

Head out to the western side of Tucson on two wheels and discover more of what we love about this city! • Explore via paved roads, through historic neighborhoods and along a car-free bike path • Climb up to Gates Pass for views of the valley below • Stroll through Mercado San Agustin, an open-air courtyard lined with local shops and restaurants that embody the casual and artsy Tucson vibe • In the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, hike through the riparian zone of Sabino Canyon, brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife.