subject: The Best Ways To Find Convenient Arizona Vacation Deals To Get One Pleasant Escape [print this page] Going Boating and Fishing on Your Tucson Vacation
A Tucson vacation is not only about exploring the desert or admiring rare cacti, but about various water related activities as well. There are several companies in Tucson that offer boating trips or watercraft rentals for the lakes near the city. You can rent a boat and some equipment and even water ski, wake surf, wake skate and all sorts of other fun water activities. If you like fishing, you should know that there are plenty of locations to practice this sport nearby Tucson. The Arivaca Lake is situated very close to the Coronado National forest, being a 90 acre lake perfect for plenty of recreational activities, including fishing. The Patagonia Lake has a surface of around 250 acres and it is a popular spot for various recreational activities held here, like fishing, hiking, camping or water skiing. A very small lake of 7 acres is the Rose Canyon Lake, located northeast of Tucson, in the Santa Catalina Mountains, offering a unique opportunity of fishing at over 7,000 feet.
Enjoy Tucson Festivals on Your Vacation
There are many things to do in Southern Arizona because every year various festivals, cultural events, fiestas and annual fairs are held here. Tucson is the best place to be if you want to attend many of these Arizona events and you should not miss this opportunity during your Tucson vacations. La Fiesta de Los Vaquero, initiated in 1925, is an eight-day event based on the famous Tucson Rodeo, which is a professional top ranked rodeo in North America. For the cowboys and chili lovers, the Chili Cook-Off and Western Heritage Day provide one week of rodeo events, country music and chili tasting at the impressive Colossal Cave Mountain Park. The largest gem market in the world can be found in Tucson, an annual event it features international dealers of minerals, gems, fossils, beads and jewelry. This is a great opportunity to see and buy different handmade artwork of the American Indian artisans and hunt for different bargains and treasures.
Hiking in Tucson on Your Vacation
Tucson, Arizona is a great place to be if you like hiking, regardless of whether you are an amateur or an expert. The Grand Canyon provides perfect hiking spots and this is the reason for many people to book a Tucson vacation and enjoy some of the worlds most spectacular landscapes. During your Tucson vacation, you can take some of the several day hiking tours that vary in difficulty and length and are suitable for all experience levels. One of the most popular and spectacular hiking tours in the Grand Canyon is the Indian Gardens. With this hike you will have the chance to go 3,000 feet into the canyon and rest along the incredible Garden Creek. You can also choose to take the Historic Hermit Trail that leads to the Santa Maria Springs or take a strenuous and steep day hike on the Grandview Trail, where you will get the opportunity to see the only canyon cave open to visitors.
Visit the Saguaro National Park in Tucson
At the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona you will get the chance to experience the beauty of the famous saguaro cactus. This park covers 91,000 acres and it is jam-packed with saguaro, the symbol of Arizona, a multi-pronged plant that can live more than 150 years. At the Saguaro National Park you can also see a wide range of cacti, hedgehog and teddy-bear cholla. The Saguaro Park has actually two main sections located on the east and the west of Tucson City. It is always a good plan to visit them both when you go on a Tucson vacation, but it will be better to visit them separately. The Saguaro Wilderness Area is another attraction of the park, a large roadless area bounded on three sides by the famous Rincon Mountain Wild Area, a part of the Coronado National Forest. Both districts of the National Park are open daily from 7: 00 a. m. to sunset and closed on Christmas Day.
