Oracle State Park, just 45 minutes from Tucson, is a 4,0000-acre environmental education park with miles of diverse hiking trails. A stretch of the Arizona Trail winds its way through the park and is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Educational programs are offered through the Center for Environmental Education, focusing on ecologic principles and public awareness for safeguarding the area’s natural resources.

Scottsdale libraries are great places to enjoy comedy performances. Libraries are not just for borrowing books, but have become places where communities gather to enjoy some of the best cultural experiences. In Scottsdale, libraries offer shows and exhibitions and a wide range of other events.