Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Marana Parks and Recreation has loads of activities year-round.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Nathan Davis, right, and his friend Draven Shipley handle the assembly chores as they put up the Davis family's tent at the sixth Marana Parks and Recreation "Camping Under the Stars" at Ora Mae Harn Park, 13250 N. Lon Adams Road.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Ron Brewster lines up his Celestron CPC 11 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope as he and others with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association prepare to give campers a view of the night sky.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Ahh, this is what camping is all about. Colin Boltz keeps a firm eye on a kingsnake that was on exhibit.

Camping out in the 'wilds' of Marana

Saturday's family outing at the park included the screening of "Over the Hedge."

Country Thunder releases additional campsites

Don't wait; these will sell out.

Catalina Park has it all

Left: You know you want to relax in the warm early springtime sun on one of those rocks and gaze at Montrose Pools on the Romero Canyon Trail. It's a 7.2-mile trail, but many hikers turn back after about 3 miles.

Catalina Park has it all

Hikers and horseback riders mix it up at the Sutherland Wash near the Romero Canyon Trail. In late winter and early spring, Catalina State Park offers flowing streams and tranquil pools.

Catalina Park has it all

This stream bubbles across the 2.3-mile Canyon Loop Trail, a mostly easy ramble with big visual rewards.

Catalina Park has it all

Tucson hikers Kevin and Melanie Duckett gaze at stone ruins along the Romero Ruin Interpretive Trail at Catalina State Park.

Catalina Park has it all

The mile-long Birding Trail at the park winds through three kinds of habitat. This nest was built in a cholla cactus.

Catalina Park has it all

Greenery along the Canyon Loop Trail at Catalina State Park.

Catalina Park has it all

Recreation options you'll find at various sites around Arizona: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, bird-watching, camping, picnicking and exploring ancient ruins. • Recreation options you'll find at Catalina State Park: all of the above. • You get the point. • The park - nestled in t…

Bookmans to branch out into recreation equipment

Emmanuel Zamora, foreman with Taylor's Demolition & Recycling, cuts up a section of stairway in the basement as part of renovation work on the new Bookmans Recreation Exchange midtown in Rancho Center.

Bookmans to branch out into recreation equipment

Sean Feeney, chief operating officer and executive vice president of Bookmans, said the staff is already acquiring merchandise for the store.

Bookmans to branch out into recreation equipment

Construction crews are busy ripping up an old Walgreens on East Speedway to make room for cycles, tents and canoes.

Report: Dever impaired, not wearing seat belt in rollover

FLAGSTAFF - Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever's toxicology tests reportedly show he had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit when he lost control of his vehicle and died, a Cochise County sheriff's spokeswoman said the family has learned.

Bear attacks Tempe man at Tonto National Forest

Arizona gaming officials say a Tempe man has been injured after a bear attacked him in his tent at Ponderosa Campground in the Tonto National Forest.

Bear attacks woman camping near Payson

A bear attacked a 74-year-old Arizona woman camping east of Payson in northern Arizona on Thursday, and now hounds and men are tracking the animal to put it down.