The SPRNCA is more than just an old ranch house near the river off SR 90 where birders mingle…read morealthough it is the most used site in the area. The area includes 40 miles of a well-marked wide dirt trail along the San Pedro River that once was the home to the local Apache tribes. I live eight miles due west from the Hereford Bridge trail head and bring my dogs here to let them enjoy the river where few people go. This is eight miles from Mexico. Right now we have plenty of migrating hawks and eagles, and soon we will have our hummingbirds from the south come back up here. You can walk all the way down to the international border along the trail, although I'd advise you to not do it alone as border crossers do come through. There are no water stations or rest areas along the way; it's all primitive so bring your own water and make sure you have a fully-charged cellphone. The trail is mostly flat and exposed. The views in all directions are of mountain vistas. Creosote, mesquite, desert grasses and catclaw are common flora right off the trail, but you may come across adobe ruins, old pumps, even an old carcass or two. Other great stops are Murray Springs Clovis site and the nearby Clayton house (now just ruins) Beside the San Pedro House, there is also the old mining town of Fairbank further north. Volunteers man the old school house (now a visitor's center) on most weekends. There's also an historic cemetery. Near Millville there are even petroglyphs. North of Fairbank is the old mining town of Contention, but there isn't much left of the town. The trail going north of here is little used, and the river dries up in the hotter months. The Bureau of Land Management manages the trail. It's understaffed and the trail therefore can get overgrown at times. However, I enjoy this area for my solitude. I can take my dogs here and bother no one, and using it doesn't cost a dime.

Beautiful stop in between Sierra Vista and Bisbee! Easy to stop for a few minutes to take in the…read moreCottonwood trees and/or spend hours along the trails. We visited at a time when the San Pedro House itself was closed to visitors due to the pandemic plus part of the River Trail was closed off due to forest fire risks. However, a large section of the trail was still open and we were able to walk along the river and get lost under the canopy of green lush foliage and trees. It's worth the walk from the San Pedro House to the River to hang out under the trees, you don't have to go far to find a cool spot to sit and admire the scenery. You'll walk on a wide flat trail along a field, at the time we went the field was filled with small yellow daisies before getting to the canopy of trees. Check the website before visiting so you can know what you're in for in terms of hiking or going inside the San Pedro House. Hope to come back in cooler temperatures to spend more time on the trails. Oooh take your binoculars too, spot is also known for great bird watching.

The pool isn't heated, the owner's wife isn't kind, and for what one pays;you don't get much in my…read moreopinion.

Worst gym ever sadly…read more.. No one has gym etiquette . No one cleans their stuff and machines , not even the trainers. Front desk girls flirt all the time and takes the same man in dates in the same gym. The pool is always dirty and no one takes showers before entering the pool. Old man follow you all over the gym . The same old man have social hour around the machines with no sets and wrong form and make females uncomfortable. One trainer brings her dog doesn't clean her stuff ether and lets the dog walk all over it . I hope there's better gyms in town ....

Friendly and helpful staff. Several free guides available (butterflies or birds to identify),…read moreinformation about the history of the area. Clean restrooms. Small gift shop/ book store. Well maintained facilities and trails. Staff make sure the hummingbird feeders are filled in the morning. The entrance fee is $8... which is great given the amenities and maintenance needed in preserving this lovely space. A annual membership pays for itself quickly because it allows you free entrance to the Nature Conservancy Patagonia- Sonoita Creek Preserve too.

Cold in early December and not many birds, but trees were beautiful and worth it for meread more

I was visiting my mom in SV and stopped in to check out Ciba and get a little climbing in. While…read moresmall, the climbs did not disappoint! There was a lot of variety and it was certainly a challenge. The guy working was super polite and they have a Bluetooth speaker you can hook your phone up to if you want to rock your music. A day pass is only $15, which feels appropriate given the size, and I'm certainly glad I checked it out!

While small, Ciba is a friendly, well run bouldering gym, the closest one outside of Tucson. Good…read morevariety for all climbing levels. Cost us $34 for two people. It also has some workout equipment so You can get big. Or small, depending on Your goal. You do You, man.

Super cool place to visit seasonally- especially if you are a birder. Highly recommend coming here…read morein the early winter to witness the magnificent Sandhills cranes on their migration path... apparently some end up in Siberia (how cool is that!!). Websites say to come early morning and in the late evening... however two years in a row I have witnessed the cranes return around 11-1pm to their roosting site and witnessing the hundreds of cranes descent is a marvel. Apart from the Sandhills cranes (in season)- the terrain in the area also allow the opportunity to capture sightings of other wildlife, waterfowl, birds and plants. Wear appropriate shoes if visiting after a rain. The last 2.5 mile drive to the location is on gravel/ some washboard road. Here is the extra extra bonus apart from witnessing beautiful nature... it's free. Plus restrooms available (albeit porta pottty/ pit style).

You have to visit the Sandhill cranes during their journeys to and from migration. It is an…read moreincredible thing to see thousands of birds, and when they take off in groups of V-formations heading out with dozens of V's going into the sky, it is wonderful. Check the time of year to make sure you come during the migration times. This resting wildlife habitat is located in the middle of nowhere with only farmlands surrounding the area. It is close to Sierra Vista, Ft Huachuca and Tombstone. If you are in the area for the migration period, then you have to come and see. Mornings and evenings are the best times because you will be there when they take off, but even if you come while they are on the ground you will be amazed. There are also other migratory birds as well and finding and identifying them is also interesting. This is a rural site coming onto a dirt road with almost no amenities. There is a parking area, with what appears to be a limited dry camp location for birders. Then a couple of hundred feet away is the parking area for day use where you can then walk to the various water sites. You should see the birds as you pull in. There are two pit toilets, bring your own TP and hand sanitizer just in case. No food nearby, bring it in and take out your trash. If you live in Southern AZ it is worth the day trip. Me and wife came on a whim after hearing the birds were still there leaving Tucson around 1pm and we stayed until about 6pm after the cranes took flight. About an 90 minute drive one way depending on where you are in Tucson.

I hated it when I was made to run up here from the Apache Flatt, which is about 1.5mi, it was…read morepainful! But a short hike or a car ride up here is a complete different story. It's a hidden/"exclusive" gem so pretty quiet most of the time. The view is breath taking. It give you a full 270 degrees view (a huge portion is blocked by all the mountains so that doesn't count) of up to 25-30miles out! They have a few picnic tables if you want to spend some time up here to have a nice little lunch. There are hiking trails leading all the way up the mountains. Don't go by yourself if you still love life and don't want to encounter/get stabbed by illegal drug traffickers, get mutilated by....bears, stung by scorpions, bitten by snakes, pretty much everything on Fort Huachuca can kill u, so take a buddy, a big knife (can't carry fire arms here) if you want to hike up the mountains from here.

This city park was upgraded several years ago with a parking lot and playground, trash cans and…read morepoop bags for dog walkers. I have come here a few times to walk the path that goes north to the Cyr park soccer fields for a 2.25 mile walk out and back. It is well maintained. There are restrooms on either end. The creek right now is dry, but when it runs after heavy rain, the creek will smell of sewage. This part of town is the oldest neighborhood, with tiny lots and chainlink yards. While both parks are well lighted, there are a few dark sections I would be cautious about, but I only come here with my dog anyway. If you are new to town, this is a good start to get to know the town. Walk the path north to Cyr Park and then connect with other multi-use paths.

We visited Summit, Buena, Planet Fitness, and Cochise Racquet Club. After much consideration, we…read moresigned up with Summit based on the facility, the proximity, staff, and the availability of classes. It fit all our requirements and we love it.. No complaints at all!

Katie, at the front desk, could use a little sensitivity training. I approached her on Monday Jan…read more15th to ask about a piece of jewelery I had lost in their women's locker room. After some confusion, she became instantly confrontational saying: "Wait, but should you even be in the women's locker room?" Me: "Yes, that's the one I always use." "But do you have a vagina?" She said, bluntly, for all to hear. I was polite, tried to defuse and answered all her questions to the best of my ability. I was born nonbinary, believe it or not. Yes I have a vagina, also other things though, etc. Then she decided to get her manager after I informed her I didn't care and would use whichever bathroom she wanted me to. Or whichever had the shorter line to make it logical. During my chat with her manager, Katie would occasionally chime in: "We just can't have a dude stand pissin' in the women's room." and other classic anti-trans litanies. Frankly, there aren't any urinals in the women's, and how a person chooses to pee in stalls is solely the business of the occupant. I tuned her out to the best of my ability. The manager then got her husband and he was actually super cool about it. He said to just use whichever bathroom I was more comfortable using. Thank you sir, if you're reading this. About a week later (today), I received a call that my jewelery had been found. I had already decided before I entered that I was going to cash out my juice card and cancel my membership. Katie was the only one working and became quite nasty when I asked for a cancelation. She kept repeating how I was lucky she saved my earring for me, and if I had something to say then I should say it. I responded that I prefer writing, it's less dramatic. Mentally I added, it is also less easy to overhear. I actually tried to spare her in the report to the best of my ability, and I confess that her little verbal jabs and petty comments distracted me enough I forgot to write a couple things on my reason for canceling: Legally, yes I am required to conform to the F symbol on my driver's license. I would also prefer to not be interrogated about my genitalia in public, at a place I have faithfully paid to have use of for over two years. There are much less inflammatory ways to have dealt with that situation. She picked a fight and made it personal when it very much didn't need to be. I will be taking my business elsewhere, and cannot recommend this gym to anyone who expects to be treated like a human rather than an animal. All the best in these trying times, Andy Lullabee