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» Attractions are not required to tour the caves but are strongly recommended. Park hours: 7:30 am-6 pm daily. Tours: 8 am-4 pm. State Hwy 90, exit 302. Information: (520) 586-4100; reservations: (520) 586-CAVE. http:// azstateparks.com/parks/KACA. Sabino Canyon THINKING FORWARD Your College Investment Starts Now Today’s rapidly changing world demands more from our children. A global economy and expanding technology require new skills and preparedness. “At St. Gregory I carried out rigorous independent research at the same level that would later be expected of me at Princeton.” Rob Bernstein Class of 2004 One of urban Tucson’s favorite escapes, this oasis is open for guided tours as well as independent hiking, ranging from mild to rugged. Wildlife spotting, picnick-ing and splashing in Hutch’s Pools also are popular activities. Located off Sabino Canyon Road, north of Snyder. For infor-mation, call 749-2861; tour reservations: 749-2327. www.sabinocanyon.com. St. Gregory College Preparatory School knows this. Our graduates thrive in college and careers because they receive an education focused on writing across subjects, intellectual curiosity, collaborative learning, and creativity in solving complex problems. Simply put, St. Gregory students leave ready. Saguaro National Park There are two parts of this park — one east and one west. The eastside is the Rincon Mountain District, and the west is the Tucson Mountain District. Each has its own distinct character, with hiking and biking opportunities galore. Visitor Center hours: 9 am-5 pm; park hours: 7 am-sun-set. Eastside: 733-5153; westside: 733-5158. www.nps.gov/sagu. Be prepared. Make your college investment count. No Religious Affiliation F inancial Aid Available Tohono Chul Park A 49-acre desert preserve, this park pro-motes the preservation of arid lands and conservation and encourages the use of native plants in landscaping. Self or guided tours take you along nature trails to dis-play gardens, cactus armadas and a green-house. There also is a tearoom and two gift shops as well as a gallery and exhibition hall displaying changing art exhibits. Park and Tea Room hours: 8 am-5 pm; July-Aug: 7 am-3 pm. 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. 742-6455. www.tohonochulpark.org. ww w .stgregoryschool.org 520.327.6395 │3231 N. Craycroft Rd. │Tucson, AZ 85712 Tucson Botanical Gardens Situated in the center of Tucson, this col-lection of demonstration gardens show-cases a wide variety of landscaping styles. Porter House, which consists of art and historic exhibits as well as a gift shop, is open Mon-Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 2150 N. Alvernon Way. 326-9686. www.tucsonbo-tanical.org. Tucson Mountain Park Located west of Tucson, this 20,000-acre preserve encompasses some of the most beautiful desert in the Southwest. Gilbert Ray Campground provides spaces for trail-ers and campers to park for one week. Park hours are sunrise to sunset. 877-6000. www.pima.gov/nrpr/parks/tmp. TL 34 TUCSON LIFESTYLE www.tucsonlifestyle.com

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