Great 17 mile loop trial in Sabino Canyon in Tucson. Bear Canyon is located in the Sabino Canyon…read moreRecreation Area of the Coronado National Forest. The trail starts at the recreation center where either you can walk to the trailhead or take a shuttle for a fee. There is another smaller parking area off of Bear Canyon Road that you can access the trailhead from that isn't in the recreation area. Once parked, you follow an easy rocky wash to the recreation area. Accessing the trail from this parking lot makes the hike a little shorter. But finding a spot to park can be difficult because the lot only holds about 15 cars. Attractions you can visit in Bear Canyon are Seven Falls and Thimble Peak. The rest of this review is for the Seven Falls Trail portion of the Bear Canyon Loop Trail. This hike reminded me of the West Fork Trail in Northern AZ but with less shade. There is a restroom at the Bear Canyon overlook picnic area. The Seven Falls trail is 8 miles out-and-back and has seven water crossings along the way. I was able to walk across the rocks, but plan on getting your feet wet (or bring water shoes). There are lots of Saguaro and Prickly Pear Cactus along this rocky path. After the crossings, there is an incline and then downhill portion until you get to the base of the falls. The waterfall cascades down a rock face and is gorgeous. This hike is really popular and gets crowded during the middle of the day and weekends. I really enjoyed hiking it. The best way to enjoy this hike and avoid lots of people is to start early. And as always when you hike in Arizona, bring water and sunscreen.

I was in the area to hike Seven Falls which is a trail you can get off off Bear Canyon Trail. It…read moreis in in the Sabino Canyon Recreational Center and parking was $5 bucks. For Seven Falls you can start off right from the parking and work your way up to the fails or you can get tickets and a ride the tram up for 4 miles, if you take the tram, you are still hiking 8 miles so don't feel like you're not getting your distance in if that's your thing. I recommend doing the Seven Falls hike either in the early spring if the creeks aren't flowing to high or the fall, most of the hike is not shaded, but you do like 7 creek crossings and do get wet , so plan on wearing waterproof shoes. This was an Arizona bucket list hike for me so I really enjoyed it. The Seven Falls are worth it! Come early to get a parking spot . Distance (with tram ride) 8.2 Miles, but I am sure the .2 depends on where you park, elevation gain about 900ft, difficulty moderate, you don't have to scale rocks or scramble, you can easily climb. Amenities are at the center, and it's real flushing toilets. No, you can't bring your dog on this.

there are several great hikes here: 1. Up and down the tram…read moreroad - great if you want to walk on pavement 2. Phoneline - ride the tram to the top and hike down. Tough on the knees. 3. Blackett's Ridge: scenic shorter & steeper - good option if you ware limited on time. 4. Seven Falls: best waterfall in Southern AZ when there's water. Check before you hike as it's not a great hike if there's no falls. 5. Take the tram to the end and hike up and over to Hutch's Pool. Take the tram down. For the adventurous types. The tram is worth doing if you aren't going to hike up. You'll learn a lot from the headphone lecture. This is a must-see if you are visiting Tucson.

Back again, my Wife is going to do Phone Line Trail at the top of Sabino with 3 friends…read more Tough trail. i ll be back at 2 to pick her up. Starts at 0830. all good.

First part of the trail (about 1 mile) is relatively flat but also next to a fence. After that you…read morestart to climb and about 0.5 to 0.75 of a mile after that it really starts to get steep as you switchback up the canyon walls to get to a first ridge. At that 0.75 mile point the trail is starting to get more poorly marked as well as we assume a lot of folks turn around near there and don't go all the way up. It's a decent spot to stop at, there is a small area with flat boulders you can sit on and catch a good view of the canyon to the south. There is no water, restrooms or rest area so come ready to hike and leave plenty of water in your car for your return.

One afternoon several friends and I wanted to go for a hike; we chose Ventana Canyon as a hiking…read moredestination chiefly because its supposed to be easy enough for beginners, but challenging enough for the more experienced among us. Long story short - there really isn't anything much here to challenge anyone who is any kind of intermediate or advanced hiker. It's also probably safe to say that calling it a Trail is overly generous; throughout most of the ground we covered what was allegedly a trail was just a rocky, narrow pseudo-path. Tip: If you happen to come here on one of Tucson's infrequent rainy days, the rocks can become quite slippery and maybe even a little dangerous. Bottom line: If you're a beginning hiker then this "trail" is quite doable and safe, as long as it's not raining. If you're an intermediate to advanced hiker and you want to get some sweat on, you should probably seek your challenges elsewhere.

Trail Dust Town is part of a Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse complex. They have recreated an historic…read morewestern style town around a main square. Off to one side, past the stage coach, is a merry-go-round and ferris wheel for the smalls. (You can see them from part of the parking lot.) At the back, through a couple of arches you'll find a mission with fountian in the courtyard. Behind a stockade fence is a show venue. A small train you can ride travels around the outskirts of the property. Cost is one wooden nickle. Ice cream, a candy shop, a breakfast restaurant (open 6am-2pm), a day spa, photographer and several other businesses rent space in Trail Dust Town. Shows, the train and kiddie rides open at 5pm while other businesses open earlier. It's a very fun space to walk around. Enjoy the artifacts (gold panning, horse tack, barbed wire) and the recreated old western town atmosphere. Plenty of parking all around the town with handicap spots right along the road side. An ATM is on the sidewalk near the fort side of town. A small water fountain for your fur baby is near the train depot. Restrooms are inside Pinnacle Peak.

First time here…read more Anthony Taylor Je was playing. Great place, servers were nice, & a great ambiance for Western music.

Awful experience. I emailed them months in advance to make…read moresure the rental karts were available for a bachelor party I was planning. They said yep, November 11th in the afternoon/evening will work. I called and spoke with Charlie to ensure this would work because it looked like there was a motocross event scheduled for the same day. He said it won't be a problem and we'd definitely be able to come rent karts. I called and left a voice mail the day before to ensure it was a go and got no reply. We showed up the day of at 3:30 pm and they said sorry there's no go kart racing tonight, there is an event for moto cross. We just left. It sucked. I talked to a guy that had no idea where the manager was and didn't know we were coming. They didn't offer us anything for the inconvenience. Wasted an hour of our night driving out there and back and finding a new place to go.

This place is a lot of fun. Came today with a group of 7 and we all raced 3 races off of a Groupon…read morewhich is a real bargain. They do require long sleeves shirts, no short shorts. They provide gloves and helmets. They have updated the course in that they track your times.

David is great !!! the environment is beautiful and well kept ! Just a great place to be ! Such…read morebeautiful horses

That's the thing about David--he always has to have the last word. The day I was asked to leave, he…read morefollowed me around yelling at me in front of volunteers and staff. This made me feel completely backed into a corner. I repeatedly asked him to please let me get my things and go home, as I had been there since 6 a.m., had not eaten or taken a break, and it was 5 p.m. Instead, he continued provoking me until I responded in kind. His anger and the way he uses it to intimidate people have been a recurring issue in my experience. I also witnessed a similar situation involving Kelli and her husband Al, who has since passed away. On what was one of Al's last, if not his last, rides with Blue, several of Al's friends rode onto the property to meet them for a trail ride. After a verbal altercation between David and Al's friends over their gaited horses being too close to the barn, Al left with them to trail ride. David then approached Kelli, in front of me and another student/volunteer, and began screaming at her that she and Al were banned from the property and had to remove Blue that day. Kelli repeatedly apologized and explained that she and Al had nothing to do with his friends' behavior and had nowhere to move Blue on such short notice. After she continued apologizing, David eventually calmed down and allowed them to stay. Watching this interaction was extremely upsetting, particularly given the circumstances, and it was another example of the anger, intimidation, and instability I experienced in my time at the ranch. That being said, I appreciate the acknowledgment of the years I spent caring for the horses, but I believe the response misses the central concern of my review: the unprofessional behavior of the owner and barn manager and the welfare of the horses who work there. I also want to clarify that I was never a therapy patient at Heart of the Horse. I was a volunteer who spent years caring for the horses. Therefore, invoking confidentiality or HIPAA to avoid addressing the specific concerns raised in my review is misleading. The issues I raised concern my own firsthand experiences as a volunteer and the care of horses, not the private health information of a therapy client. In my horse Earl's case, he suffered from significant left stifle arthritis for years while he was a lesson horse at Heart of the Horse. Looking through photos of him on Instagram and Facebook, his recurring leg wounds and bedsores are visible, including photos where they appear to be bleeding or wrapped in vet wrap. Despite his pain and mobility issues, he continued participating in lessons without Equioxx or other appropriate pain/comfort management. His current veterinarian has since determined that his arthritis requires ongoing management, and he is now enjoying a comfortable retirement with appropriate veterinary care. I am also concerned about the "dental" care horses at the ranch received. In October 2025, the dental provider used by the ranch filed Earl's teeth deeply enough to expose the pulp. Subsequently, Earl broke tooth 306, which is closest to the Tom Thumb or Pelham bit that the barn manager insisted he needed for "brakes." These are not, in my opinion, examples of putting an individual horse's comfort and safety first. They also raise concerns for me about whether other horses have received similarly appropriate care while using ill-fitting tack. Earl is now retired, comfortable, appropriately medically managed, and living a much happier life. The greatest thing David ever did for Earl was give him to me, and I am thankful for that gift. At the same time, I remain concerned about the horses still in the establishment's care. I understand that the ranch may not wish to discuss individual situations publicly. However, that does not change my firsthand experience or my concerns about the way horses are managed and cared for. My review reflects my experience, and I stand by it. The positive reviews David references do not change that experience either.

What a great time me and my wife will definitely do this again. The day started off watching them…read moreget the balloon ready and even getting a chance to help then came sunrise and there we went up into the sky. The takeoff was so easy and the climb was not bad at all. My wife who does not like heights was fine with the trip. Captain Mike was great pointing out all different things along the way and made the trip fun. It is interesting that these balloons land anywhere and I mean anywhere because our landing spot was the nudist resort what a way to end and great trip. After the landing had some champagne and pastries what a great day I would definitely recommend it being up in the air is as peaceful as it gets.

The balloon flight over the desert at sunrise was fantastic. Mike is an entertaining and skillful…read morepilot. We celebrated our flight with Becky's awesome muffins and champagne breakfast with the friendly crew. Surprisingly, there is no fear-of-heights sensation. Don't miss an opportunity for a truly memorable experience. Mike and Becky are the best.

We escaped! With a whole forty-five seconds to spare (I think the game master Rebecca gave us a…read morelittle grace with timing ourselves out of the last lock), my friend and I got our names off Santa's naughty list. The room was really well set up and all of the clues made sense with the theme. My one hold up is that I wish there was some type of hint about where to start first in the video you watch before starting your countdown. We managed to get all turned around because we did the locks out of order. I'll still head to Will You Escape? the next time I'm feeling an escape room itch, but if it was that difficult for me to get out of the room with a 70% success rate, I'll probably fail their other rooms. I guess the answer to their business name is -- maybe?

Today we tried the witch room and it was SO hard. Very clever clues. We did not escape but had so…read moremuch fun! Can't wait to go back.

Nice job allowing people access to go walk down on a dry river bed. God did a great job of making…read moreit look pretty. Thanks for putting the name in an address to it.

Took an experienced road runner for a steep trail run at Finger Rock last wknd and she held her…read moreown! Spring blooms were inspirational and temps were perfect. Parking in the lot for the trailhead is free but limited to about 15 cars with 2-3 of those reserved for handicap. Remember sunscreen and have extra water in the car for when you return.

I have osteoporosis. Got an RX for strength training. Tax deductible. 15 months later I cured the…read moreosteo in my upper back. so strong. not worrying about tripping or falling. haven't hurt myself yet.

I checked out Block Fitness in the Catalina Foothills and immediately understood why people feel…read morecomfortable walking in the door here. This is a real community gym--clean, modern, well-organized, and welcoming without being intimidating. The space itself is impressive: open, bright, and thoughtfully laid out with quality equipment, plenty of room to move, and clearly structured stations. Everything feels intentional and well maintained, from the strength rigs to the cable machines. It's functional training done right--no chaos, no overcrowding, just efficient use of space that makes workouts flow smoothly. What really stood out to me was the people. The coaches are approachable, attentive, and clearly invested in making sure everyone feels supported, regardless of age or fitness level. You get the sense that this gym is designed for people, not just hardcore athletes--which I genuinely appreciate. The vibe is motivating without being pushy, and inclusive without watering down the workout. Bonus points for the details: clean locker rooms with showers (huge plus), water stations, and a front desk area that actually feels welcoming rather than transactional. Even the branding carries a strong "you belong here" message--and it doesn't feel forced. If you're looking for a well-run, community-focused strength and conditioning gym in the Foothills that balances structure, quality coaching, and a supportive environment, Block Fitness is absolutely worth checking out.