b"for scientific discovery and discussion, and ais a carefree environment for individuals, far-reaching provider of public education. Itscouples, families, and friends to relax, mission is to serve as a center for research,slow down, watch birds, walk the outreach, teaching and life-long learningsculpture park trails or simply enjoy a about Earth, its living systems, and its placepeaceful retreat. The sculpture park, in the universe; to catalyze interdisciplinarygallery, and gift shop are open on biosphere2.org thinking and understanding about Earth andSaturdays 10-3 or by appointment. 2805 N Triangle its future; to be an adaptive tool for Earth educationL Ranch Road. 520-623-6732. TriangleLRanch.comand outreach to industry, government, and the public; Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre wildlife refuge andand to distill issues related to Earth systems planningChalet Village Motel features cozy A-frames and environmental learning center for school and adultand management for use by policymakers, studentsis preferred by Arizona Trail hikers. This place has groups located on the northern foothills of the Santaand the public. 32540 S Biosphere Rd. 520-621-4800.everything a hiker needs, and Jim and Marnie are great Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. The park facilitiesBiosphere2.org hosts. 1245 W American Ave. 520-896-9171were designed to be compatible with the ranch's natural surroundings and also to provide access for individualsWHERE TO STAY Peppersauce Canyon Campground is located at with special needs. The 3C Ranch is nestled on the eastern side of thethe foot of Mount Lemmon; this campground is tucked Santa Catalina Mountains. With over 500 acres, tranquilaway in a shallow, tree-filled canyon cut by Peppersauce The park offers 15 miles of interconnecting loop trailssurroundings, and breathtaking views, the ranch is aCreek through rolling foothills. Campsites are spread through oak-grassland overlooking the San Pedro Riverwonderful setting for almost any occasion. 3C featuresthroughout a creekside oasis of enormous Arizona Valley. The park offers day-use picnic areas. A four-milefour separate houses: The Ranch House, Bunk House,sycamores that cast deep shade in summer. While there, section of the Arizona Trail transects the park and isNixon House, and Cottage. 36033 S Mt Lemmon Road.youll want to keep an eye on your hot sauce. This canyon a multi-use trail enjoyed by hikers, equestrians, and520-896-2372. 3CRanchAZ.comwas named by prospector Alex McKay, who camped mountain bikers. And by night, it is an official Dark Skyhere in about 1880 and reported that his hot sauce came observation park. It's an ideal spot to view the night skyIn the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains lies theup missing. The perpetrator (if there was one) has yet to without interference from big city lights. natural wilderness of Cherry Valley Ranch. The Ranchbe apprehended. Travel 4 miles through town to Forest is situated on 100 acres of oak woodland terrain amongRoad 38. Follow signs. 520-388-8300Oracle State Park also serves as a Center forancient granite boulders. If it is a quiet environment, Environmental Education and provides programmingwith diverse wildlife, clear, sunny days, and star-filledCamping at Arizona Zipline Adventures Community for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups arenights you're searching for, this is the place. 2505 E. MtCampground. Stay overnight and take in the beauty offered by reservation. These programs are conductedLemmon Hwy.520-896-9639. CherryValleyRanch.comof the area.Rustic cabins and camping spaces for tents along trails, so students can learn about habitat andare located inside the large corral on the eastside of the the interrelationships between plants, animals, andEl Rancho Robles Guest Ranch offers anproperty and provide incredible views of the Galiuro people. The park is open from 7:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.extraordinary opportunity to enjoy a romantic WildMountains. $15 tent, $20 dry RV. 35406 S. Mt. Lemmon Admission is $7 per vehicle; individuals on bicycles areWest experience with the perfect mix of adventure andRd.520.308.9350. ZipArizona.com$3 each. Annual passes are sold in the park office. Therelaxation. Whether you are warming up by the campfire American Avenue trailhead parking lot is open sevenor enjoying the cool mountain breeze in the shade of theHay Creek Ranch is a new horse camp located at the days a week sunrise to sunset to access the Arizona Trailoaks, El Rancho Robles is a beautiful escape at any timebase of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Pull-through and to accommodate after-hours use by stargazers. 3820of year. 1170 N Rancho Robles Road. 520-896-7651.RV sites with full hook-ups, casitas, covered corrals, Wildlife Drive. AZStateParks.com/Oracle ElRanchoRobles.combathrooms and laundry facilities, community room with full kitchen, and unlimited riding on state and federal Biosphere 2 Triangle L Ranch is a beautiful B&B set on fiftyland. 520-488-9969. HayCreekRanch.net Biosphere 2 is the world-famous 'living laboratory' forsecluded acres, with lovely whitewashed adobe buildings environmental research just a few miles west of Oracle.dating from the 1880s. Comfortable accommodations, Owned by the University of Arizona, it serves as a centerprivacy, easygoing hospitality, and the charm of a for research and learning about the earth and its livinghistoric ranch setting. The Triangle L systems. Reservations are not needed for groups of fewer than 20 visitors. The introductory tour is available daily during operating hours.The Biosphere 2 facility serves as a laboratory for controlled scientific studies, an arena ArizonaRealCountry.com June 2020 25"