Bats, Bass and Bikes

As a privately owned desert landscape of over 350 acres, Ruby offers a highly specialized, intimate  experience for those drawn to its history and mystery. Here's an idea of what you can expect to do once you arrive:
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-Tour the ghost town 
-Go fishing in Mineral Lake (BASS!)
-Camp on the tailings (mine-speak for sand)
-Stargaze, bring a telescope!
-Watch 150,000 migratory bats emerge to feed
-Make a film
-Get married
-Take photos

Watch bikers tour Ruby!

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-Hike the Cacti Walk 
-Birdwatch
-Go barefoot
-Make a chili chocolate s'more
-Mountain bike
-Volunteer to be Caretaker for a Week
-Paddle board
-Put up a hammock. Test it with a nap.
​-Read a copy of Mining, Mayhem and Murder
-Explore the museum
-Paint en plein air
-Check out the cemetery 
-$15pp (>13yrs):  #s 20+= $13pp 
-Group permit page pre-available for signatures

Base Camp

-If you're still antsy after scraping down the Ruby list, here are some highlights nearby to enjoy:
- Coronado National Forest (In our backyard)
-Sycamore Canyon
- Montana Peak
-California Gulch
-Arivaca Lake
-Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge in Arivaca
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Directions

Photo by Scott Markewitz