http://www.publiclandsday.org/http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htmThis weekend is the 3rd weekend this summer that is fee-free for National Parks. This covers many parks in Arizona, including Saguaro.
So, go on out and have fun! My real subject, though, is that next month is National Public Lands day. The volunteer site is up and running. There is one project listed in Safford and one listed for the BLM office in Tucson, but that office covers a lot of area so make sure it is someplace you can get to. One of the project areas is Indian Kitchen, which is pretty close to Sahuarita. This is a great weekend to schedule a conservation project. The Rincon Institute is a good source to contact about possible projects, as is the Friends of Saguaro.
Don't forget, county lands are also public lands, and Tucson Clean and Beautiful is always looking for groups to help with conservation projects in the county parks. They do need a copule weeks lead time, especially for areas like Cienega Creek that have parking restrictions.
Enjoy the parks, and let's get out there!
Showing posts with label Saguaro National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saguaro National Park. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Get out! even if you don't want to go far
Want to get out and hike but don't want to drive too far to get started? Been to Sabino Canyon a million times already?
Pima County has a fairly extensive system of trailheads, starting from various points around the city. It makes a lovely arc from Explorer Trailhead, providing access to Tucson Mountain, on the southwest; up to points north such as Honeybee Canyon in the north, all the way down to Davidson Trailhead in the southeast. You will need a little more information for your full hike, many of these are detailed on Local Hikes or Trails.com. I'll try to log some of the ones we do. One hike that I've taken my kids on since they were small is the Freeman Homestead Trail in Saguaro Nat'l Park east. It is a short loop, about a mile, and we've hiked it in all seasons. It goes through a sandy wash and hugs a cliff face where there are usually owls roosting for the day. If you want a trail guide you will probably have to ask at the visitor's center, they do not stock the box at the trailhead. You will have to pay an entrance fee to the park to reach this trail.
Pima County has a fairly extensive system of trailheads, starting from various points around the city. It makes a lovely arc from Explorer Trailhead, providing access to Tucson Mountain, on the southwest; up to points north such as Honeybee Canyon in the north, all the way down to Davidson Trailhead in the southeast. You will need a little more information for your full hike, many of these are detailed on Local Hikes or Trails.com. I'll try to log some of the ones we do. One hike that I've taken my kids on since they were small is the Freeman Homestead Trail in Saguaro Nat'l Park east. It is a short loop, about a mile, and we've hiked it in all seasons. It goes through a sandy wash and hugs a cliff face where there are usually owls roosting for the day. If you want a trail guide you will probably have to ask at the visitor's center, they do not stock the box at the trailhead. You will have to pay an entrance fee to the park to reach this trail.
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