RV rental Coronado National Forest, AZ: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

With around 1.8 million acres of wilderness to explore, there’s something for everyone. Although Arizona isn’t known for its snow scene, the northernmost sky island, Catalina Range, gets a few inches of snow most winters. As a result, the southernmost ski resort in the lower-48 can be found perched atop Mount Lemmon. Adventurers can also bring or rent snowmobiles and hit the trails. Elsewhere, there are several hundred miles of hiking trails that wind and weave through a variety of terrains, including high-elevation alpine mountaintops, cacti-clad deserts, and woodlands in between. One thing that these terrains have in common is they all tend to be arid. Sources of freshwater are scarce, and all hikers are advised to be prepared for extreme temperature changes as well as to bring extra water. Photographers and nature lovers, take note. At first glance, the arid mountains and desert floors might seem barren of animal life. On the contrary, a few hundred species of mammals, reptiles, and birds make their home in this region. With a little patience and quiet, these critters will emerge - usually at dusk or dawn - to go hunting or foraging for food. They have adapted to the extreme heat by becoming nocturnal. A shortlist of wildlife includes whiskered screech owls, black bears, mountain lions, and rattlesnakes.