Journey to Saguaro National Park East, comprised of over 67,000 acres of desert landscape • Hike through low desert grasslands along the iconic Catalina Highway, taking in wondrous views of Mount Lemmon and the wide-open Tucson valley • Admire dramatic desert rock formations and giant saguaros with their long arms reaching for the Sonoran desert sun.

Hike along a ravine to find the remnants of an old copper mine • Ascend Wasson Peak, the highest point in the Tucson Mountains • Find 800-year-old petroglyphs etched into canyon walls by Hohokam peoples in Saguaro National Park West • Explore the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, a unique zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden.

In the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, hike through the riparian zone of Sabino Canyon, brimming with diverse vegetation and wildlife • Connect with nature on a visit to Hutch’s Pool, a serene oasis set amid towering canyon walls • At the end of the day relax at our historic resort, perhaps poolside with vistas of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Walk Tumamoc Hill, home to the Desert Laboratory and an area of deep cultural significance for the indigenous peoples of the region, or take a walking tour of Tucson and learn about its Spanish Colonial architecture, prominent historic sites and vibrant city murals.