
Posted 6:10 AM 11/2/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - In celebration of Veterans Day, the USDA Forest Service, including the Coronado National Forest, will waive fees associated with many recreation sites or amenities on national forests nationwide November 10 through 12.
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Posted 1:23 PM 11/1/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TOMORROW ON TUCSON TODAY - Another free hiking weekend is coming up in the Coronado National Forest, so when can you go "Hittin' the Trails" without paying at Sabino Canyon?
Meteorologist Jeff Beamish has the details in an all-new "Hittin' the Trails 4 You", tomorrow from 5-7 AM on Tucson Today.
Posted 6:10 AM 10/26/2012 by Jeff Beamish
MARANA - Just in time for Halloween, the Marana Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free Eerie Hike of the Tortolitas on Oct. 27.
In the spirit of the season, enjoy a scavenger-hunt 3-mile hike in Wild Burro Wash. This hike goes through a sand wash with minimal elevation gain and (More)
Posted 9:58 AM 10/25/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TOMORROW ON TUCSON TODAY - Grab all your ghosts & goblins this weekend, because the town of Marana's got a Halloween-themed hike.
Meteorologist Jeff Beamish previews Saturday's Eerie Hike of the Tortolita's in Hittin' the Trails 4 You. Catch all the details tomorrow from 5-7 AM, only on News 4 Tucson Today.
Posted 5:56 AM 10/19/2012 by Jeff Beamish
MOUNT LEMMON - A golden oasis awaits at the Mount Lemmon Trail. Aspens are popping along the path, coupled with breathtaking views of the valley floor below. Expect a rocky, moderate hike that gets tougher the further you go.
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Posted 4:00 PM 10/18/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TOMORROW ON TUCSON TODAY - Call it "Instant Autumn": a 45 minute drive takes you from the warm desert floor to the Fall colors atop Mount Lemmon.
The leaves are changing, so where can you find the best foliage?
Meteorologist Jeff Beamish has your Fall color hiking hotspots when we go "Hittin' the Trails 4 You". Catch his report from 5-7 AM Friday on Tucson Today.
Posted 6:10 AM 10/12/2012 by Jeff Beamish
PATAGONIA - The Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park will open and the popular Pontoon Boat Trips will begin on Saturday, October 13, 2012. The Visitor Center will be open from 8am until 4:30pm on Wednesdays through Sundays this season.
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Posted 1:14 PM 10/11/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TOMORROW ON TUCSON TODAY - Patagonia Lake State Park opens up its visitors center for the season this Saturday & planning several hikes for area adventurists.
Friday on Tucson Today, Meteorologist Jeff Beamish previews the different guided hikes taking place at this popular oasis in the desert. Catch an all new "Hittin' the Trails 4 You" tomorrow from 5-7 AM, only on News 4 Tucson Today.
Posted 6:10 AM 10/5/2012 by Jeff Beamish
MADERA CANYON - Recreation day use fees will be waived at the Coronado National Forest's popular Madera Canyon Recreation Area on Saturday, October 6, 2012 in recognition of 25 years of successful collaboration with the Friends of Madera Canyon and the 40th anniversary of the Volunteers in the (More) • Video (1)
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Posted 12:14 PM 10/4/2012 by Jeff Beamish
TOMORROW ON TUCSON TODAY - Free hiking anyone?
The Coronado National Forest is waiving user fees for the second time in as many weeks, this time at Madera Canyon.
Tomorrow on "Hittin' the Trails 4 You", Meteorologist Jeff Beamish previews Saturday's fee-free day and when to join a guided hike at Madera Canyon. Catch an all-new "Hittin' the Trails 4 You" Friday from 5-7 AM, only on News 4 Tucson Today.