25 miles and 6000 feet above Tucson, it is a completely different world. While driving up the beautiful Catalina Highway, travel through four completely different ecological strata. From stately saguaro cactus at the bottom, to the pine and aspen groves at the top, the drive is incredibly beautiful. Especially interesting along the way, are the many fascinating rock formations.
Outdoor activities in the summer include hiking, rock climbing, picnicking, camping, sky rides at Ski Valley and fishing. In the winter, you can leave the warm Tucson climate, go skiing or sledding for the day, and be back in the desert before dark!

Tucson Raceway Park is a 3/8-mile paved oval race track located in Tucson, Arizona. It currently hosts races from the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series and was the home of Winter Heat Series before it was moved to Phoenix International Raceway. The track is also known for hosting NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events from 1995 to 1997. It also hosts Legends, Bandaleros, Late Models as well as other various forms of stock car racing.

Reid Park Zoo consists of four zones that are organized by the types of habitats and animals they house. The Adaptation Zone houses animals such as the Polar Bear and Aldabra Giant Tortoise, the South American Animals zone houses animals such as the Jaguar and Spectacled Bear, the Asian Animals zone features animals such as the Muntjac and Gibbon, and the African Animals zone features animals such as the Lion and Giraffe. A large aviary entitled "Flight Connection" hosts dozens of species of birds from Australia, Africa, and Asia.