December 18th, 2009 | 
Author: Traveling To Green Valley Arizona
When was the last time you could just relax explore some of the world’s most scenic surroundings and take the time to soak in a beautiful sunset? Next time you need to cut away your busy life’s strings consider a visit to Green Valley Arizona a place where time slows down to an unhurried pace and you can get back to nature. Set amongst the picturesque surroundings of the Santa Catalina foothills Green Valley is a magnet for those with a spirit for adventure and discovery.
Located just twenty minutes south of Tucson Green Valley offers a wide range of attractions and activities to choose from. For those who would prefer to stretch their legs out a bit this Southern Arizona destination offers all kinds of great places to hike and explore. For example the nearby Madera Canyon is a wooded valley right at the base of the Catalina Mountains with a wide range of trails to check out. This canyon is also worldrenowned for birdwatchers where it’s easy to spot a wide range of hummingbirds and frequent sightings of nighthawks swifts hawks golden eagles flycatchers owls and peregrine falcons are common.
At Green Valley also enjoy natural wonders such as the Colossal Cave one of the world’s largest dry limestone caverns. Discover a new world underneath the Earth’s crust with multiple tours throughout the day. If you’d like to dive more into the world of stalagmites and stalactites try the Kartchner Caverns State Park which features over 13000 feet of underground cave formations. The Kartchner Caverns were only discovered in 1972 and have since become one of Arizona’s most popular state parks with over 2 miles of cave passages to explore. The Asarco Mineral Discovery is also worth a visit with its awardwinning exhibit center openpit mission mine and mill tour.
In the mood for a little history and culture? Be sure not to miss the San Xavier Mission a fine example of Spanish Mission architecture that is known as the “White Dove of the Desert”. As for culture explore the Sonoita Vineyards and Santa Cruz Wineries where you can sample impeccable wine of the Arizona variety. For a glimpse into America’s day of old venture over to the oldest European settlement in Arizona Tubac a vibrant village full of unique arts crafts. Also the Tucson Museum of Art is just up the road featuring preColombian artifacts and a wide variety of arts that help paint the picture of Arizona’s rich history.
When it comes down to it seeing is believing and if you’re planning on discovering the gems of Green Valley for yourself consider the Wyndham Canoa Ranch Resort as your home base. A relaxing oasis that is intune with the beautiful natural surroundings the Wyndham Canoa Ranch is a topnotch resort with two worldclass golf courses featured on the pristine Santa Catalina foothills. Plus on top of a relaxing outdoor pool jacuzzi fullyequipped fitness center and health club the resort features one twobedroom condos with balconies patios full kitchens living rooms and dining room areas. Come heed the calling of the Arizona winds and explore a beautiful side of America you thought only existed on the sliver screen.
About the writer: I am a freelance writer based out of Dallas TX. I have been published in Barcelona Connect Barcelona Metropolitan The Skinny In Edinburgh Scotland ENVY Magazine Dallas and D Magazine.
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