Music in the Canyon -  Saturday, March 28th

Music in the Canyon will be a spring event this year and is scheduled for Saturday, March 28th, 2009.  We will not be having a holiday event but save the spring date as we have plans to make this Music in the Canyon the best ever!

What's New

Road Open to Stop 9

Upper Sabino Road Construction Completed

Road construction and trail repairs in upper Sabino are complete.  The road is now open to stop 9 and all trails are open.  The repairs needed after the 2006 flooding would not have been possible without the care and financial contributions of local businesses and individuals.  Thank you.

A message from Dave Bushell, President of friends of Sabino Canyon

It was just another day in paradise. Started off walking from the parking lot, heading towards the rising sun. The view of the green desert and the dramatic canyon slopes was awesome. Cool breeze in my face we headed out, destination Phone Line trail. The first wildlife sighting was a whitetail buck; he was in no hurry to avoid us, very close and browsing away. Next was the calling of the mallard ducks, flying overhead, as we crossed the crystal clear waters of the creek. Up we went, at the head of the trail, passing hikers with cameras at ready. One of the conversations I had with a fellow hiker was as he was taking a photo of the flowers just at the beginning of the trail. I said that it was a beautiful day and he was doing a great job of capturing it He said, “As you go higher it gets even better”. This, my friend, is no secret! The sun, as we ascended, started to warm us and I knew that this would change as well as the ecosystem. We rounded the bend in the trail, saying goodbye to the tremendous view of Tucson . Now, hugging the steep north facing sloops, we bask in the vertical cliffs to our right and the tram and people walking far below. This wasn't a cardiovascular work out that I commonly do, for there was far too much nature to take in. This was a first trip for the wife, and I wanted to inspire. And finally, our subject we sought was all around us, wildflowers. It had been two years since I was here, at this time, and it didn't disappoint. I had to change the batteries in the camera I was taking so many photos. With the cliffs shading us from the sun, we were in no hurry with our eyes and senses browsing away. The remains of the decaying phone poles, being reduced to dust in the foliage, sent me back in time and how fleeting time is. Then it was time to head back, too soon, too soon.

The Phone Line trail is open, and she means business.

Thank you Tucson , and all that helped, with your contributions to the S.O.S. fundraiser,

Dave Bushell

President, Friends of Sabino Canyon

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