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OUTDOORS
DESERT ARCHAEOLOGY TOURS. The Center for Desert Archaeology
offers whole- and half-day tours of local archaeological treasures.
Tours available for individuals and groups. Wear long-sleeved
clothing and a hat, and make sure you've got sturdy shoes with
ankle support and good traction. Water is provided. Call 885-6283
for information.
ORGAN PIPE TOURS. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument presents
free, guided drives along the Ajo Mountain Drive. This two and
a-half-hour tour include desert landscapes, geological formations
and more. Tours are offered at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursdays through
Sundays through April. Tours are free, and begin at the Visitors
Center. There is a $4 Monument entrance fee. Call 1-520-387-6849
for directions and information.
TOHONO CHUL PARK. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. Birds
of Tohono Chul, a docent-led birdwatching tour, meets at 8
a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Walk in the Park
tours, an overview of the park's 48 acres and its flora and fauna,
are offered at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and at
1 p.m. Sunday. The park offers additional guided tours for your
enjoyment. Grounds are open from 7 a.m. to sunset daily. Exhibit
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2. Call 742-6455 daily events
schedule.
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