The Santa Catalina Mountains, commonly referred to as the Catalina Mountains or the Catalinas, are north and northeast of Tucson in Arizona, United States, on Tucson's north perimeter. The …

Catalina State Park sits at the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains. The park is a haven for desert plants and wildlife and nearly 5,000 saguaros. The 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons …

Located on Tucson's north side, the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains in Coronado National Forest are Tucson's most prominent range with the highest average elevation. The highest …

Outstanding scenery features steep rock cliffs and foothills covered with unique desert vegetation adjacent to riparian corridors. Access to some areas on Mt. Lemmon are seasonal and …

Jul 8, 2023 · The Catalina Mountains offer a unique vantage point to admire the beauty of Tucson. From the lofty heights of the mountains, the city unfolds like a vibrant tapestry, its urban …

Rising as a great mountain island to over 9000 feet in elevation at their summit, Mount Lemmon, the Santa Catalina Mountains are the greatest expanse of high country within the Sonoran …

A mere 30 minutes from downtown Tucson, AZ, in the suburb of Oro Valley, rests Catalina State Park. Here, on the stunning western side of the Santa Catalina Mountains, one could, and …

The Catalina Mountain range is the most prominent of the 5 mountain ranges surrounding Tucson. The other ranges are the Tucson Mountains, Tortolita Mountains, Rincon Mountains …

At 6,000 feet a soft breeze slips through the slot between the big canyons that rake the north flanks of the Santa Catalinas. At midnight a deer minces across the moonstruck meadow. Just …

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