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The Loop (Tucson)
The Loop is a network of shared-use paths in metropolitan Tucson, Arizona maintained by Pima County. Once complete it will comprise of paved trails dedicated to cyclist, pedestrian, and equestrian use. By 2014, the network was 85% complete, with over one hundred miles in place. Pima County estimates the Loop is used by an average of 2,000 visitors each weekday and more than 5,000 on weekends. Characteristics All but one of the Loop's trails follow the Santa Cruz River or one of its tributaries to the east. Although rivers within the city are dry for most of the year, ground water near the surface supports a variety of wildlife. Riverbank alignment allows for trails to pass under bridges at major streets. Many trailheads are equipped with bathrooms, drinking fountains, shade structures, benches, and parking. Horse trailer parking and decomposed granite paths which parallel the asphalt trails for significant stretches support equestrian use of the Loop. Routes Santa Cruz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Loop may refer to: Entertainment and media Books *''The Loop'', a 1992 novel by Joe Coomer (author), Joe Coomer *''The Loop'', a 1998 novel by Nicholas Evans Film and television *The Loop (Australian TV series), ''The Loop'' (Australian TV series), an Australian music television show *The Loop (American TV series), ''The Loop'' (American TV series), a comedy television show on the Fox network *"The Loop", a segment on American television show ''Attack of the Show!'' *Tales from the Loop, ''Tales from the Loop'' (American TV series), a Science Fiction drama based on the art of Simon Stålenhag Music *The Loop (Johnny Lytle album) *The Loop (Andrew Cyrille album), 1978 *The Loop, a music remix group formed in 1993 by members of Celebrate the Nun *"The Loop", a song by Morrissey from ''World of Morrissey'' Radio *WCKL (FM) (97.9 FM), a religious music station in Chicago formerly branded as classic rock station ''The Loop'' (WLUP-FM) *WKQX (FM), a rock radio station in Chicago a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 10 (Arizona)
In the U.S. state of Arizona, Interstate 10 (I‑10), the major east–west Interstate Highway in the United States Sun Belt, runs east from California, enters Arizona near the town of Ehrenberg and continues through Phoenix and Tucson and exits at the border with New Mexico near San Simon. The highway also runs through the cities of Casa Grande, Eloy, and Marana. Segments of the highway are referred to as either the Papago Freeway, Inner Loop, or Maricopa Freeway within the Phoenix area and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway outside metro Phoenix. Route description I-10 through Arizona is designated a "Purple Heart Trail", after those wounded in combat who receive the Purple Heart. The western terminus is located at the California border at the Colorado River in La Paz County where I-10 continues westward into California towards Los Angeles. Here, the same physical road is signed as both I‑10 and U.S. Route 95 (US 95). Western segment The highway runs e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tourist Attractions In Tucson, Arizona
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go "beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only", as people "travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure and not less than 24 hours, business and other purposes". Tourism can be domestic (within the traveller's own country) or international, and international tourism has both incoming and outgoing implications on a country's balance of payments. Tourism numbers declined as a result of a strong economic slowdown (the late-2000s recession) between the second half of 2008 and the end of 2009, and in consequence of the outbreak of the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, but slowly recovered until the COVID-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transportation In Tucson, Arizona
Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land (rail and road), water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations. Transport enables human trade, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transport infrastructure consists of both fixed installations, including roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, and pipelines, and terminals such as airports, railway stations, bus stations, warehouses, trucking terminals, refueling depots (including fueling docks and fuel stations), and seaports. Terminals may be used both for interchange of passengers and cargo and for maintenance. Means of transport are any of the different kinds of transport facilities used to carry people or cargo. They may include vehicles, riding animals, and pack animals. Vehicles may inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bike Paths In Arizona
A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. By the early 21st century, more than 1 billion were in existence. These numbers far exceed the number of cars, both in total and ranked by the number of individual models produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation Recreation is an activity of leisure, leisure being discretionary time. The "need to do something for recreation" is an essential element of human biology and psychology. Recreational activities are often done for enjoyment, amusement, or plea ..., and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, bicycle racing, and bicy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marana, Arizona
Marana is a town in Pima County, Arizona, United States, located northwest of Tucson, with a small portion in Pinal County. According to the 2010 census, the population of the town is 34,961. From 1990 to 2000, Marana was the fourth fastest-growing place among all cities and towns of any size in Arizona. History Archaeologists have found evidence of about 4,200 years of continuous human settlement in the vicinity of Marana and the middle Santa Cruz Valley. Many important archaeological sites have been found near Marana. * Las Capas, a large, early agricultural site, is related to the nearby Costello-King site near present-day Ina Road and the Interstate 10 interchange. It was occupied from 4,200 to 2,500 years ago. It is the site of the oldest-known cemetery in the American Southwest and the oldest-known canals in North America. The oldest tobacco pipes in the world were found here. * Los Morteros, a Hohokam ballcourt village ruin, is located on the Santa Cruz floodplain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oro Valley, Arizona
Oro Valley, incorporated in 1974, is a suburban town located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States, in Pima County. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town is 47,070, an increase from 29,700 in 2000. Dubbed the "Upscale Tech Mecca" of Southern Arizona by the ''Arizona Daily Star'' newspaper, Oro Valley is home to over 10 high tech firms and has a median household income nearly 50% higher than the U.S. median. The town is located approximately southeast of the state capital of Phoenix. Oro Valley is situated in the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at the base of Pusch Ridge. The Tortolita Mountains are located north of the town, and vistas of the Tucson valley are to the south. The town occupies the middle Cañada del Oro Valley. Oro Valley hosts a large number of residents from around the US who maintain second or winter homes in the town. The town hosted the 2006 Pac-10 Women's Golf Championships at the Oro Valley Country Club. Oro V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casas Adobes, Arizona
Casas Adobes (Spanish: "''Adobe Houses''") is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in the northern metropolitan area of Tucson, Arizona (in Pima County). The population was 66,795 at the 2010 census. Casas Adobes is situated south and southwest of the town of Oro Valley, and west of the community of Catalina Foothills. The attempted assassination of Representative Gabby Giffords, and the murders of chief judge for the U.S. District Court for Arizona, John Roll, and five other people on January 8, 2011, took place at a Safeway supermarket in Casas Adobes. History Though Casas Adobes is an unincorporated community, it is older than both the towns of Oro Valley and Marana.http://the-chamber.com/casas-adobes-northern-pima-county-communities.html Casas Adobes is notable for having the upscale shopping center, Casas Adobes Plaza, its only shopping mall, Foothills Mall, a major hospital, Northwest Medical Center, and the only botanical park, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Davis may refer to: Places Antarctica * Mount Davis (Antarctica) * Davis Island (Palmer Archipelago) * Davis Valley, Queen Elizabeth Land Canada * Davis, Saskatchewan, an unincorporated community * Davis Strait, between Nunavut and Greenland * Mount Davis (British Columbia) United States * Davis, California, the largest city with the name * Davis, Illinois, a village * Davis, Massachusetts, an abandoned mining village * Davis, Maryland, a ghost town * Davis, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Davis, North Carolina, an unincorporated community and census-designated place * Davis, Oklahoma, a city * Davis, South Dakota, a town * Davis, West Virginia, a town * Davis, Logan County, West Virginia, an unincorporated community * Davis Island (Connecticut) * Davis Island (Mississippi) * Davis Island (Pennsylvania) * Davis Peak (Washington) * Fort Davis, Oklahoma * Mount Davis (California) * Mount Davis (New Hampshire) * Mount Davis (Pennsylvania) Other * Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrison Greenway, Facing North
Harrison may refer to: People * Harrison (name) * Harrison family of Virginia, United States Places In Australia: * Harrison, Australian Capital Territory, suburb in the Canberra district of Gungahlin In Canada: * Inukjuak, Quebec, or "Port Harrison", Nunavik region of northern Quebec, Canada * Harrison Lake, a lake in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada ** Harrison Hot Springs, resort village in British Columbia, Canada, located on Harrison Lake ** Harrison River, a tributary of the Fraser River and which is the outlet of Harrison Lake ** Harrison Bay (British Columbia), a side water of the river ** Harrison Mills, British Columbia, a locality and former mill town at the mouth of the Harrison River ** Harrison Knob, a prominent hill and important archaeological site adjacent to the mouth of the Harrison River * Harrison Island (Nunavut), Hudson Bay, Nunavut * Harrison Islands, Gulf of Boothia, Nunavut * Harrison Settlement, Nova Scotia In the Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rita Ranch
Rita Ranch is a masterplanned community located in southeastern Tucson, Arizona. It is home to the Vail School District. It borders the small towns of Vail Vail is a home rule municipality in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The population of the town was 4,835 in 2020. Home to Vail Ski Resort, the largest ski mountain in Colorado, the town is known for its hotels, dining, and for the numer ... and Corona de Tucson. Many military families from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base live in the area. The population was estimated at 18,925 in 2007. History Rita Ranch is part of Esmond Station Area Development Plan created in 1986 by the City of Tucson. It was so named that in reference to the historical Esmond Train Station, which was located near the current neighborhoods of Rita Ranch. Between 1890 and 1910, the nation's growing railway system had finally reached the city of Tucson in the Arizona territory. The Southern Pacific Railroad was the first route. In the early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Tucson
South Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States and an enclave of the much larger city of Tucson. South Tucson is known for being heavily influenced by Hispanic, and especially Mexican, culture; restaurants and shops which sell traditional Mexican food and other goods can be found throughout the city. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 5,652. Geography South Tucson is located at (32.196076, -110.968896). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. The city is an enclave entirely surrounded by the much larger city of Tucson. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 5,490 people, 1,810 households, and 1,125 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,059 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 43.46% White, 2.31% Black or African American, 9.14% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 41.24% from other rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
