How much does it cost to go to Arizona Sonora Desert Museum?

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is open every day, although hours vary depending on the season. Entry costs $21.95 for adults ages 13 to 64, $8.95 for kids ages 3 to 12 and is free for children 2 and younger. (Additional discounts are available for Arizona residents, seniors and military.)

Where is the Sonoran Desert located in Arizona?

In the United States, most of the Sonoran Desert can be found in the southern third of Arizona, with small areas in southeastern California. It is a subtropical desert and the most complex desert in North America. It has great diversity in geological structures as well as the number and variety of plants and animals.

Can you drive up Mt Lemmon?

The road is drivable year-round, but winter weather may cause restrictions. To reach the byway, take Tanque Verde Road east from Tucson to the Catalina Highway, which becomes Hitchcock Highway at the Forest Service boundary. From there, the highway leads to the top of Mount Lemmon.

What cities in AZ are in the Sonoran Desert?

Pages in category “Populated places in the Sonoran Desert”

Ajo, Arizona.
Amado, Arizona.
Ambos Nogales.
Anegam, Arizona.
Apache Junction, Arizona.
Arivaca Junction, Arizona.
Arizola, Arizona.
Avondale, Arizona.

Is Scottsdale in the Sonoran Desert?

Perched in the Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona, has all the makings of a perfect getaway: It’s in a gorgeous setting, it has activities and adventures you can’t find anywhere else, and it has a cultural scene that competes with the best.

When did the Sonoran Desert Museum open?

September 1, 1952
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum/Opened

Is the Grand Canyon in the Sonoran Desert?

The South Rim of Grand Canyon is by far the most visited area of the park. The North Rim is more desolate and harder to access, but it is slightly cooler due to its higher elevation. The majority of the park is the Sonoran Desert. The lower Sonoran extends from the inner Canyon at the Colorado River up 3,500 feet.