Streamflow is just about nil, but tranquil pools busy with biological activity remain along the Sabino Canyon watercourse. ... snakes and birds — are also there,” Hengesbaugh said.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Sabino Canyon, 17 miles from downtown Tucson is just about the perfect fast and easy way to sample Arizona’s beauty without a lot of fuss. For the time-crunched traveler, the ...

Tucsonans have been making their way to Sabino Canyon for more than a century. Discover the unique history of the recreation area with the help of author David Wentworth Lazaroff.

TUCSON, Ariz. – On a quick trip to Tucson, I had a few hours to get a look at some classic desert scenery, but not enough time (or energy) for a big hike before catching a flight home. A friend ...

A weak summer monsoon and little winter precipitation left Sabino Canyon dry. Hiker Joseph Cyr, a high school teacher and photographer, was in the canyon when Sabino Creek trickled to life. Tucson ...

Tucson’s Sabino Canyon, and all the animals and plants living in it, endured the second-driest winter on record in 2024 and 2025. For Joseph Cyr, a high school teacher who takes award-winning ...