New Range being Built in Tucson, Arizona |
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We took a quick tour of a new shooting range being built in Tucson, Arizona
South East Regional Park shooting range is run by Pima County and provides a safe and comfortable place to shoot just south and east of Tucson, AZ
Just off the highway and tucked away between the county fairgrounds (host of many local gun shows) and a law enforcement shooting range that is not open to the public
The 30 shooting lanes at SERP currently host many classes and events, but the new 30 lane shooting range will provide a private 50 foot shooting range independent of the private range on the other side of the wall
The new range will offer a place for classes such as firearms safety, AZ concealed carry courses, hunters safety, 4H and Boy Scout training and even advanced firearms classes for law enforcement, security and armed guards, CCW holders and others
We were impressed with the new facilities and progress on the new range.
Shooting sports facilities run by the county are one of the few profitable ventures in an era of budget cuts.
Tucson continues to support the shooting sports and this new range should attract even more events, training and new shooters.
Its good to see these tax dollars at work
www.tucsonshooting.com
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Tanque Verde Falls Trail |
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Tanque Verde Falls is a series of waterfalls in Tanque Verde canyon near Tucson, Arizona. Starting at the parking area, hike south (accross the road) and down the switchback trail. Along the way you will pass signs warning hikers of the dangerous trail ahead. After an easy half-mile hike, you will reach the bottom of the canyon. At this point there is no longer a defined trail. Head upstream for approximately 3/4 mile from the trailhead. The canyon trail grows a bit more dangerous, and climbing over boulders is required. You will reach the mouth of a narrow canyon. There is a thunderous 30-foot waterfall falling down steep canyon walls. This is not the actual Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Climb up the rock wall to the right of the 30-foot waterfall, which is not easy. There you will find a 75-foot waterfall, Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Return the way you came in. The Tanque Verde Falls trail is maintained by the Southern Arizona Hiking Club.
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Tanque Verde Falls Trail |
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Tanque Verde Falls is a series of waterfalls in Tanque Verde canyon near Tucson, Arizona. Starting at the parking area, hike south (accross the road) and down the switchback trail. Along the way you will pass signs warning hikers of the dangerous trail ahead. After an easy half-mile hike, you will reach the bottom of the canyon. At this point there is no longer a defined trail. Head upstream for approximately 3/4 mile from the trailhead. The canyon trail grows a bit more dangerous, and climbing over boulders is required. You will reach the mouth of a narrow canyon. There is a thunderous 30-foot waterfall falling down steep canyon walls. This is not the actual Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Climb up the rock wall to the right of the 30-foot waterfall, which is not easy. There you will find a 75-foot waterfall, Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Return the way you came in. The Tanque Verde Falls trail is maintained by the Southern Arizona Hiking Club.
www.arizonatrailguide.com
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Tanque Verde Falls Trail |
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Tanque Verde Falls is a series of waterfalls in Tanque Verde canyon near Tucson, Arizona. Starting at the parking area, hike south (accross the road) and down the switchback trail. Along the way you will pass signs warning hikers of the dangerous trail ahead. After an easy half-mile hike, you will reach the bottom of the canyon. At this point there is no longer a defined trail. Head upstream for approximately 3/4 mile from the trailhead. The canyon trail grows a bit more dangerous, and climbing over boulders is required. You will reach the mouth of a narrow canyon. There is a thunderous 30-foot waterfall falling down steep canyon walls. This is not the actual Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Climb up the rock wall to the right of the 30-foot waterfall, which is not easy. There you will find a 75-foot waterfall, Lower Tanque Verde Falls. Return the way you came in. The Tanque Verde Falls trail is maintained by the Southern Arizona Hiking Club.
www.arizonatrailguide.com
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Sentinel Peak, |
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We climbed A mountain overlooking Tucson, Arizona and took a few photos looking east over downtown Tucson, AZ. Sentinel Peak is 2,897 feet in altitude. The large letter A was built by the UofA in 1916 and is 160 feet tall and 70 feet wide. The mountain is a Park now and has a paved road that offers access to the bottom of the A.
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There is room for a few cars to park at the base of the "A" and there are two markers to describe the location and its history. One is written in English, one in Spanish. The markers read "Below this 2900 - foot peak, the Santa Cruz valley was farmed by the Hohokam Indians as early as 800 AD. When the Spainards arrived in the 17th century, the Hohokam had vanished and settlements of Piman people dotted the valley. One called "Schuk-schon" meaning "At the foot of the Black mountain" was pronounced Tucson by the Spainards. The hill was a lookout for these early Indian and Spanish settlers who lived in fear of hostile raiders. The white washed stone "A" was constructed by University of Arizona students in 1915." .. full
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Sentinel Peak, |
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We climbed A mountain overlooking Tucson, Arizona and took a few photos looking east over downtown Tucson, AZ. Sentinel Peak is 2,897 feet in altitude. The large letter A was built by the UofA in 1916 and is 160 feet tall and 70 feet wide. The mountain is a Park now and has a paved road that offers access to the bottom of the A.
www.tucsoncustomhome.com
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