TUCSON WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET SCHEDULE

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2 TUCSON WEATHER AND SUNRISE/SUNSET SCHEDULE Average Temperatures ( F) In Arizona Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec High Low Average Sunrise and Sunset in Arizona Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rise 7:32 7:10 6:35 5:45 5:30 5:18 5:30 5:45 6:10 6:30 7:00 7:25 Set 5:45 6:15 6:35 6:55 7:20 7:40 7:35 7:15 6:30 5:45 5:25 5:20 Time Zone Arizona starts Pacific Standard Time on the second Sunday of March. Arizona starts Mountain Standard Time on the first Sunday of November. (Note: Arizona does not go on daylight savings time.)

3 ur spacious 13,000 square foot luxurious spa includes private men's and ladies' lounges and locker rooms, each with a dry sauna, wet steam room, Jacuzzi whirlpool, and cold plunge. We will provide you with a plush robe, spa slippers and a towel. Personal amenities are also provided along with complimentary fruits and teas. Indulge in a variety of treatments including our Signature hot stone massage, body treatments, herbal wraps & facials. Certain treatments available poolside in your own private cabana. In the salon, treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, hair cut or hair color. WEBSITE:

4 GOLF Play Like a Pro N estled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Omni Tucson National Resort has been the home to countless PGA Tour and NCAA events including the prestigious Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Selected as one of Golf Digest's "75 Best Golf Resorts in North America" and a Conde Nast Silver award winner, this magnificent destination retreat boasts two distinctly different 18 hole courses. You will also find excellent long and short game practice areas just steps from the well appointed golf shop. CATALINA COURSE Host to over 30 PGA Tour Events (Chrysler Classic of Tucson) Annual host of the University of Arizona Invitational Parkland style with 8 sparkling lakes and 80 bunkers Designed by Robert Van Hagge and Bruce Devlin Fairways feature Tifway 419 pollen-free Bermuda Greens feature Champion Bermuda SONORAN COURSE Desert style course with 2 lakes and 69 strategically placed bunkers Opened in December 2005 Designed by Tom Lehman Fairways feature Tifway 419 pollen-free Bermuda Greens feature Mini Verde BermudaINCLUDES Cart Rental Use of Driving Range Collared shirts are required. Denim, cargo shorts and metal cleats are not allowed on the courses. WEBSITE:

5 Biosphere 2 (4 hours) Earth is known as the original biosphere and Biosphere 2 is a research facility renowned as the site of a two year long experiment focusing on the environment and ways to scientifically protect our most precious atmosphere. Experiments here have been conducted from creating elements relating to the ice age to the problem of global warming. Currently entrusted to the University of Arizona, the magnificent structure itself is an architectural wonder! The largest self-sustaining ecosystem ever built, this three acre glass and steel structure is comprised of a rain forest, savannah, marsh, 25 foot Deep Ocean, desert, farm and a micro city with 3,800 species of plant and animal inhabitants. Guests entry into the Biosphere is led by a tour guide who takes them inside and under the glass. The beautiful trail system allows all to participate in a once in a lifetime tour that involves the smell of the ocean and views of a Tropical Rainforest up close. City Slickers Cattle Drive (4 hours) Guests will be provided a most unique opportunity to experience the thrill of the Wild Wild West. Guided by experienced wranglers, individuals will be saddled up (based on size and riding experience) and provided a thorough overview of the activity, especially as it relates to safety! Participants will actually "drive" 125 head of cattle gathered from over 30,000 acres of some of the most beautiful ranch landscape in the Sonoran Desert. While real cowboys will ride along to observe and offer advice, it is ultimately up to our City Slickers to collectively herd and move the pack from the starting point to the final destination. Tour can be expanded to include a Cowboy Breakfast or authentic BBQ with all the fixin s. Why not stay for dinner at the Pavillion and watch a fabulous Tucson sunset! WEBSITE:

6 Four Wheel Desert Adventure (4 hours) Typically, when one thinks of the Southwest, a dry desert-scape comes to mind, yet nothing could be farther from the truth. The Sonoran Desert is one of the lushest biomes in existence, falling behind the South American Rain Forest. During this unique outing into the Sonoran Desert, guests will have an opportunity to see some absolutely breathtaking scenery. While definitely a celebration of the local flora, fauna and countryside the many legends and stories that make up the rich tapestry that is Tucson will also serve to fascinate and amuse. This activity has endless options.breakfast or lunch in the desert or even an authentic dinner in the desert under the Tucson starstudded skies! Horseback Trail Ride (4 hours) Let Southwest Conference Planners customize a memorable trail ride for your attendees. We realize that there are different levels of experience in every group of riders, so our wranglers focus highly on safety, education, and appreciation of the right horse for each participants comfort level.

7 Hot Air Ballooning Ballooning is an exhilarating experience for everyone - from the neophyte adventurer to the seasoned veteran, from the young to the more mature. "A magic carpet ride" and "riding on a cloud" are two phrases that have been used to describe the beauty, exhilaration and gentleness of ballooning. Even though you travel at speeds of five to six miles per hour, there is virtually no sensation of motion because you are flying with the wind. Should you light a candle aloft, the flame would remain motionless - there is no breeze since you match its speed exactly. WEBSITE: Indoor Skydiving (4 hours) Guests will depart the hotel via deluxe air-conditioned vehicles and they will literally be blown away by the ultimate rush of indoor skydiving! This state-of-the-art skydiving wind tunnel is located approximately 50 minutes from Tucson. Designed to appeal to all shapes and sizes, guests are completely immersed in the world of high adventure skydiving without ever having to jump out of an airplane or use a parachute. Whether a first-time flyer or a seasoned skydiver, the best instructors and coaches are on hand to provide the experience of a lifetime! Mountain Biking (4 hours) With perfect weather and magnificent scenery, it is certainly understandable why Tucson is known to be among the top three destinations in the US for biking. Top athletes and savvy travelers put this locale high on their lists of favorite places to train or play. Diversity in terrain and elevation make the "Old Pueblo" a natural fit for the individual with an inclination for adventure and the energy to pursue it! Top of the line suspension bikes, helmets and gloves are provided for each rider, ensuring the best in equipment and technology for this off-road venture that one cannot possibly experience in a motorized vehicle. john@swtrekking.com

8 P1 Circuit Racing (4 hours) Your guests will discover one of the best kept secrets in all of motorsports! P1 Circuit Racing is the newest karting facility in the United States. Located in Tucson, just fifteen minutes outside of town, it is a replica of the famous Suzuka Kart Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, which is world renowned and recognized by professional kart drivers as one of the best circuit's in the world at 10m X 1264m. Safely operated by the Southern Arizona Kart Club, this organization coordinates all the racing, corporate/group events, kart rentals, racing school programs, repair services and a retail shop. Tucson Trap & Skeet Club (4 hours) Tucson proudly boasts the largest shotgun facility in Arizona with a venue that includes 25 trap fields, fourteen skeet fields, two 5-stand fields and a walk-thru sporting clays course with ten stations. The 9,000 square foot clubhouse is home to a restaurant, bar, lounge area, card room, meeting room and pro shop. Shooting enthusiasts from England, Canada, Mexico and many other countries travel here to compete in any of a number of national events held at the club each year. In fact, the facility has bragging rights being one of the locations where the 2012 Olympic Team trained! WEBSITE:

9 WEBSITE: Old Tucson Movie Studios (4-5 hours) Visitors step back in time as they visit one of the original movie sets of the late 1800's. Old Tucson Movies Studios, one of the first "on location" Hollywood sets, has been the filming site for more than 300 movies and television shows. "Little House on the Prairie" and "Father Murphy" are just a couple of the TV series-movies filmed here. Some of the more recent have been The Magnificent Seven, "Young Guns II", "The Quick and the Dead", "Three Amigos" and "Tombstone". While part of the tour is private and guided, there is time for guests to wander the streets of the studio, enjoying their personal areas of interest. This is a great family-oriented activity with interactive options as well as rides offered and also a fabulous evening event location! Trail Dust Adventures (4 hours) Enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert as you venture into the mountain foothills via and open-air Jeep, hosted by Trail Dust Adventures. During this tour, experience the unique flora and fauna of the desert, learn about the history of Southern Arizona, visit petroglyphs and, enjoy Tucson s only private off-road trail! WEBSITE:

10 OTHER TOURS. Mission San Xavier this venue is a great addition to the DeGrazia Gallery Tour! Located just nine miles south of downtown Tucson, Mission San Xavier del Bac is a National Historic Landmark widely known as the White Dove of the Desert. Founded as a Catholic Mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692, with construction of the current church beginning in 1783 and completed fourteen years later, it is considered to be the finest example of Spanish Colonial Architecture in the United States. The oldest intact European structure in Arizona, the interior is filled with marvelous original statuary and mural painting. A must see, this is a place where some 200,000 visitors come annually and literally step back in time and enter an authentic eighteenth century space. Interesting to note that the church retains its original purpose of administering to the religious needs of its parishioners, there is a regular schedule of masses. Phone: From Furnace to Fine Art a session at the glory-hole (4 hours) Nestled in the foothill of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this fascinating one-of-a-kind studio is where local artists will take your guests on their glass journey. Participants will work on individual projects to include options such as paperweights, glass ornaments or bowls, supported by our team of resident glassblowers who will provide undivided attention and assistance.

11 Kartchner Caverns (6 hours) Tourists come from far and wide to witness some of the world s tiniest, most delicate formations, as well as the largest column in Arizona. Named Kubla Khan, it towers a staggering 58 feet into the air. The caves are also home to the longest soda straw formation in the United States, the first reported occurrence of turnip shields and the first cave occurrence of birds nest needle quartz formations. Simply said, it is amazing! Tour includes picnic lunch at the park. History Taking Flight A Tour of Pima Air & Space Museum (4 hours) Tucson's dry weather has attracted the best collection of aircraft in the world and Pima Air & Space Museum is touted as the third largest air museum in the country, next to the Smithsonian and the main museum in Cleveland. From the moment you drive by the infamous "graveyard" next to Davis-Monthan Airforce Base, to entering the parking lot of this amazing venue, there is no doubt the experience will be something special! Always a favorite - the SR 71, stealth like aircraft that was the first to break the speed of sound from coast to coast.

12 Hiking the Santa Catalina Mountains (4 Hours) Tucson is fortunate to be surrounded by five mountain ranges reaching heights of up to 9,000 feet in elevation. Our natural borders consist of three ecosystems, exposing any traveler to an incredible variety of vegetation. From the Mighty Saguaros in the foothills to towering Douglas fir on the cool Northern slopes, guests will be exposed to a totally different and unexpected desert experience! At the base of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains sits Catalina State Park a haven for desert plants and wildlife. Featuring nearly 5,000 towering Saguaros, these 5,500 acres of foothills, canyons and streams is a perfect venue for hiking. Miles of trails wind through the park and into the Coronado National Forest at elevations nearing 3,000 feet. With a variety of trails varying in length and difficulty, there are opportunities for every skill set to have a most memorable experience. Activity can be expanded to include a picnic lunch under the park ramadas. Best of the Barrio Culinary Tour (4 Hours) One the "must-dos" when visiting Tucson is experience its Sonoran influenced cuisine. The Gray Line Staff originally conceived the Best of Barrio in the early part of There were many good reasons to do it, but one really stood out: As we look at the many options in the South Tucson area, the places you are about to visit were the standouts. One thing that really got us excited was the enthusiasm with which we were greeted with by these family-owned establishments. They are truly eager to share their passion with you. You will ride aboard one of our luxury vehicles through the Historic Barrio neighborhood while getting an insider's look at each location's recipe for success. With tastings ranging from handmade pastries/tortillas, carne asada, Sonoran hot dogs, to fresh Seafood, you will not go home hungry. This combination of cuisine, history, art and fun is already a proven to be winner with both visitors and locals. This is the type of tour that helps you to know an area by the unique voice of its food. WEBSITE:

13 Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (4-5 Hours) This spectacular facility offers the unexpected for everyone. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits offer over 300 different living animals and 1200 types of plants, all of which make their homes in our Sonoran desert. The Wall Street Journal and New York Times have stated it is one of the 10 best "living" museums in the world. WEBSITE: