Photos: Lush Sabino Canyon in 1981
- Rick Wiley / Arizona Daily Star
Rick Wiley
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A look back at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area in September 1981, shortly before it was permanently closed to motor vehicles past the visitor's center. A shuttle bus service eased the pain of walking.
The discussion in 1981, as it is today, was about the balance of preserving the beauty for all and access for recreation.Â
Sabino Canyon in 1981
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Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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People jump into Sabino Creek at the Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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A couple makes the long trek into Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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People play volleyball in the "lake" behind the dam on Sabino Creek at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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A tram loaded with passengers crosses Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenSabino Canyon in 1981
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U.S. Forest Service rangers asked people to obey fire restrictions at Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson in September, 1981.
Peter Weinberger / Tucson CitizenRick Wiley
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About five miles of roads within Sabino Canyon Recreation Area will be improved and repaved beginning Monday, Feb. 21
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