
Posted 6:00 AM 5/17/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - This morning on Tucson Today, Meteorologist Jeff Beamish previewed next Saturday's Moonlight Hike at Kartchner Caverns State Park.
Go "Hittin the Trails" on the Foothills Loop Trail from 6:30-8:30 PM. The hike is 2.5 miles in length, considered moderately difficult by park (More) • Video (1)
Adv. - more news below
Posted 6:10 AM 5/3/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - Catalina State Park in Tucson, Arizona will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on May 4, 2013. Arizona State Parks and the Friends of Catalina State Park are co-sponsoring a daylong celebration that will take place at the Park.
The day's activities will commemorate the founding (More) • Video (1)
Posted 6:10 AM 4/26/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - In celebration of National Park Week, Saguaro National Park will waive entrance fees today.
Did you know that Saguaro National Park is one park with two districts, protecting 91,440 acres of Sonoran Desert? Did you know that Tucson's backyard national park was first established in (More) • Video (1)
Posted 5:32 AM 4/19/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - Do you know what to do if you're attacked by bees when hiking?
This morning on "Hittin' the Trails 4 You", Meteorologist Jeff Beamish got answers from the experts at Tucson Fire Department. Among their tips:
- Run away as quickly as possible. Africanized bees will follow (More) • Video (1)
Posted 6:10 AM 4/12/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - Coronado National Memorial (NMem) will offer ranger-led hikes to Coronado cave every Friday afternoon through April 26. The hikes are free of charge and are a great way to learn more about the rich cultural and natural history of the park.
Coronado cave is a natural limestone cave (More) • Video (1)
Adv. - more news below
Posted 6:05 AM 4/5/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - A new month means new guided hikes to go "Hittin' the Trails" on at Saguaro National Park.
Saguaro National Park East caters to the more experienced hiking crowd, with treks ranging from 2 to 4 miles. Along the way, guides show off the secrets of the Sonoran Desert and give a (More) • Video (1)
Posted 6:10 AM 3/29/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - This morning on Tucson Today, Meteorologist Jeff Beamish previewed Madera Canyon's plans for International Migratory Bird Day on May 4th.
There are several bird walks that are slated to step foot in the Santa Ritas. Most hikes are easy, while a few are of moderate difficulty with (More)
Posted 6:10 AM 3/22/2013
MT. LEMMON - Expert hikers, take note. The grueling Green Mountain Trail awaits you.
The trail has two starting points on Mt. Lemmon; the first being at San Pedro Vista and the other at General Hitchcock Campground.
If you start at the San Pedro Vista, you'll quickly find out this (More)
Posted 6:01 AM 3/15/2013 by Jeff Beamish
TUCSON - High praise for a "Hittin' the Trails" favorite, as a Saguaro National Park hike is garnering national attention.
Huffington Post this week named the Hugh Norris Trail one of the country's best Spring hikes!
The article notes the abundance of saguaros and sweeping vistas. (More) • Video (1)
Adv. - more news below
Posted 5:10 AM 3/1/2013
TUCSON - News 4 Tucson viewers ask frequently about dog-friendly hiking trails in southern Arizona.
Today's "Hittin' the Trails" shows off three of the best hikes to bring your four-legged friends.
The premier pooch hike in the Old Pueblo is the Agua Caliente Trail. Whether your dog (More) • Video (1)