Mt. Lemmon Science Tour 1.3

The MT. LEMMON SCIENCE TOUR offers a captivating audio guide suitable for families, guiding visitors along the picturesque Catalina Highway to the summit of Mount Lemmon, the highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona.

Developed by the University of Arizona College of Science, this tour immerses users in the fascinating natural science of Southern Arizona, spanning from the captivating Sonoran Desert to the towering 'Sky Island' mountains that adorn the surrounding landscape. With a musical backdrop by Calexico and narration by Joey Burns, the band's frontman, the tour provides an engaging learning experience.

• An hour-long narrated science tour comprising six sections, each offering suggested vista stops
• Accompanying graphic slideshows and videos that offer visual insights into the scientific concepts discussed
• Showcases scientific contributions and researchers from the University of Arizona
• Features music by Calexico and narration by Joey Burns

The tour delves into various aspects of natural science:

1. SKY ISLANDS: Explores the unique ecosystems of the Sonoran Desert and the surrounding mountains.
2. ROCKS: Investigates the geological formations of the region and their origins.
3. LIFE ZONES: Examines the diverse habitats within the Sky Islands region, renowned for its biodiversity.
4. WATER: Explores the critical role of water in shaping landscapes and sustaining habitats, including insights into the Arizona Monsoon.
5. FOREST: Delves into the natural systems facilitating pine forest growth in a desert environment, emphasizing interconnected ecological processes.
6. FIRE: Discusses human impacts on ecosystem fires and their relationship with the Carbon Cycle essential for life on Earth.

The app's "EXPLORE MORE" feature offers links to additional Geotourism opportunities around Tucson, Arizona. For inquiries or feedback, please contact the University of Arizona College of Science at [email protected].