TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The high temperatures and a national holiday sent tons of people to cooler spots to start a long weekend, and one place they flocked to was Mount Lemmon.

Winding through towering pines, desert cliffs, and alpine vistas, Mt. Lemmon Highway offers one of the most dramatic elevation changes and diverse landscapes in the Southwest.

Mount Lemmon is home to many small businesses and attractions to see as the weather in Tucson increases. Here’s what to plan for as you begin to think about a trip up the mountain.

With the weather starting to feel like wintertime, why not embrace it and head up to the top of Mount Lemmon? KGUN 9's Athena Kehoe visited Sky Valley for some tips for a successful day trip.

Although visitors will still be able to drive to the mountain village of Summerhaven, business owners on Mount Lemmon say they face an uncertain summer after Coronado National Forest closes today ...

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway, atop what was formerly Mount Evans, is set to open on May 31, 2024, and reservations are required. But the scenic drive will soon close for construction until 2026.

Quick tips for enjoying a snow day on Mount Lemmon ️ ️ Before leaving home, remember to call the hotline to see if Catalina Highway is open! Gloria Knott Jan 9, 2024 Updated Apr 11, 2025 ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — The road to Mt. Lemmon is now open with restrictions. Only cars with all-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive, or chains are allowed. Pima County Deputies say to watch for ice.

The U.S. Forest Service is overseeing a prescribed burn on Mount Lemmon, near Summerhaven. It plans on doing another burn near the Sabino Canyon overflow later this week as well.