Tucson Parks and Recreation hosts the country's hottest softball action, and we're not just talking about the weather. Top teams from across the land meet this week for the ASA National Championships Women's Class C Fast-pitch Softball Tournament. This return of the tourney, which premiered in Tucson 12 years ago, is serious business. The action unfolds with a gala opening ceremony featuring enough local luminaries to pack a dugout, including Mayor George Miller and Councilwoman Shirley Scott. Team play runs through the weekend, wrapping up with a white-knuckled championship game on Sunday.
Admission is free.
For details, call 791-4870. The eras may come and go, but the voice of Dolan Ellis remains a constant reminder of where we've been. Consisting of a charming cottage in the prime birding habitat of Ramsey Canyon, the preserve is known as much for its down-home charm as for its beautiful surrounding landscape. Drive six miles south from Sierra Vista on Highway 92. Turn right onto Ramsey Canyon Road, and drive another 3.5 miles to the entrance sign on your left.