Catalina State Park boasts 5.5k acres of foothills, canyons, streams and trails

Nestled at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson Arizona, Catalina State Park will take your breath away. To elaborate, it’s a haven for unique desert wildlife, and eye-catching plants. Speaking of plants, Catalina State Park boasts nearly 5,000 saguaros within the 5,500 acres of foothills and canyons that make up the park.

Being such a beautiful desert location, Catalina State Park naturally invites people for camping, picnicking and bird watching. In fact, there are about 150 species of birds that call the park home all-year-round. Also, there are miles and miles of trails for equestrian tours, bird-watching, hiking, and biking.

Read on to uncover more about this exquisite desert park in Tucson, Arizona.

Trails that connect throughout Catalina State Park and beyond

As mentioned, there are miles of trails used for hiking, horseback riding, bird-watching, and mountain-bike riding. On top of that, the trails that take you up to elevations near 3,000 feet. And, they actually run into the Coronado National Forest. That means, you get to experience both Catalina State Park and Coronado National Forest, all in one spectacular desert location.

This scenic Catalina State Park also offers an equestrian center. It provides a nice staging area for trail riders ready to begin their adventure through the mountainous desert landscape. There, you’ll find plenty of trailer parking if you bring your own horses.

Catalina State Park is right outside of Tucson

Located within minutes of the Tucson metropolitan area, Catalina State Park has easy access from the city. So when you visit Tucson, Arizona, be sure to stop by for a day or a weekend getaway. And when you’re in Tucson, be sure to check on the local events to experience even more.

Now, bring along your curiosity and your sense of adventure as you take in the beautiful mountain backdrop, desert wildflowers, cacti and wildlife. And be sure to bring your friends and family too. They will love sharing in this adventure with you at Catalina State Park.

Other sites to visit in and around Tucson, Arizona

When you’re in Tucson, there are many things to see and do throughout the area. That means, you will never get bored when you’re there. In fact, you may decide to move there after spending some time in this spectacular and famous desert oasis. Speaking of famous, read on to uncover some intriguing information about Tombstone Arizona, the town where western legends were made.

TOMBSTONE ARIZONA: Explore the historic western town near Tucson

No visit to Tucson Arizona would ever be complete without visiting Tombstone Arizona, right nearby. It’s the site of the infamous OK Corral.  Made even more famous by the movie Tombstone, this small historic town is an exciting family destination.  There, you’ll find shows, shops, historic sites, and natural beauty all around the area.

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Turn your idea of a museum inside out at the Arizona Desert Museum

It’s time to turn your idea of a museum inside out by visiting the Arizona Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. This beautiful Desert Museum provides a fusion experience for your entire family. That means, it includes a zoo, a botanical garden, an art gallery with classes, a natural history museum, and an aquarium.