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| Rose Canyon Campground and Lake 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road Tucson, Arizona 85750 |
Phone: 520-749-8700 | |
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Cost: $18/ Res. Phone Number: 877-444-6777 Dates: Call for dates Time: Call for times | ||
 Rose Canyon campsites are spacious and attractive and they are spread out among stands of large ponderosa pine and clumps of Gambel oaks. Even during the hottest summer day in the deserts below, Rose Canyon stays fairly cool. Rose Creek meanders through the area over a colorful bed of boulders lined with clumps of red-osier dogwood to Rose Canyon Lake at the lower limit of the campground. There is a 7-acre lake, tucked away among tall ponderosas and granite outcrops. It offers a nice setting for a woodland walk, a lakeside time-out, or an afternoon of fishing for stocked rainbow trout. There is a one-mile trail leading around the lake that provides access for anglers and others. It passes by some excellent spots for taking photos of the surrounding trees, rocks, sky and other nature reflected in the quiet waters. The campground closes in October, but fishing is still available. |
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| Look out from an Observatory | ||
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| Kitt Peak National Observatory Highway 86 and Junction 386 Tucson, Arizona 86534 |
Phone: 520 318 8726 Web: Kitt Peak National Observatory Website | |
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Cost: Daytime: $2 donation; Night res.: $36 Dates: Open Daily Time: Open Hours: 9am-3:45pm; Tours: 10am; 11:30am and 1:30pm | ||
 Kitt Peak National Observatory is the world's largest observatory. The clear skies of Southern Arizona are ideal to host this marvel. Located 56 miles southwest of Tucson on top of a rugged mountain range, Kitt Peak features the world's largest collection of telescopes and frequently contributes to important astronomical discoveries. Take your loved one to the top and share a romantic kiss while looking out over the mountains. This is a terrific romantic date idea. |
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