New Tours!
We have been busy here at Borderlandia planning and developing new programming to offer this Spring! We are happy to announce three more offerings to our tour list.
Join us for a hike in these locations, and explore the borderlands with us!
Anza Trail - Nature/Heritage Walk
Join local guides Alex La Pierre and Jack Dash on a stroll down the Anza Trail. We will meet at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and head south on the cottonwood lined banks of the Santa Cruz River. Alex will contextualize the rich history of the area, and Jack will describe the diverse plants and animals encountered on the trail. We will hike approximately 2 miles south before turning around and ending back at the Presidio, for a total of 4 miles. Along the way, we will learn about the unique culture and biodiversity of the Santa Cruz Valley.
Friday, March 18, 2022 / 9 am
Ruby, AZ - Nature/Heritage Walk
This trip will take participants through the beautiful Atascosa Highlands to the ghost town of Ruby, Arizona. We will meet at the Pilot Travel Center off Exit 12 from I-19 at 8:30 am, after which we will caravan out along Ruby Road, stopping to take in the sites and discuss the incredible biodiversity of this area. We will end up at the old mining town of Ruby, where local guide Jack Dash will share his knowledge of the rich history of this isolated mining camp, while taking the time to discuss the flora and fauna found there as well. Be advised we will be driving on a dirt road, but it is passable in almost any passenger vehicle. Ruby is one of the best preserved ghost towns in Arizona, and visiting this town is a unique and rewarding experience.
Sunday, March 20, 2022 / 8:30 am
Nogales, Sonora, México Urban Like
We will share a secret with you: there is more to Nogales than dentists and pharmacies!! Orientate yourself to one of the most important border communities along the 2,000-mile length of the US-Mexico border, Nogales. Get comfortable with the Sonoran city with an experienced, bilingual guide with a background with the National Park Service and non-profit sector. You’ll explore this bustling metropolis by way of the themes of the border, a vibrant history, and its extraordinary gastronomy.
March 15, 2022 / 11:30 am
May 5, 2022 / 11:30 am