# Mt. Lemmon Science Tour

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## Overview

- **ID:** `id1047308765`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** University of Arizona
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (48 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2017-06-25
- **First published:** 2015-10-29
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mt-lemmon-science-tour/id1047308765)

## Description

The MT. LEMMON SCIENCE TOUR provides a fascinating, family-friendly audio guide for the ride up the scenic Catalina Highway to the top of Mt. Lemmon, the highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona.  

Produced by the University of Arizona College of Science, the Tour engages users with the surprising natural science of Southern Arizona, from the enchanting Sonoran Desert to the “Sky Island” mountains on every horizon. With music by the band Calexico, the Tour is narrated by Calexico frontman Joey Burns.

Along with the audio tour, the app also includes slideshows and videos that visualize the science.  Through science stories, the Mt. Lemmon Science Tour brings the wonders of this region alive.

Features
•	 A narrated hour-long science tour in six sections with suggested vista stops along the way
•	 Graphic slideshows and videos for each section that visualize the science
•	 Highlights science and scientists from the University of Arizona
•	 Music by the band Calexico, narration by lead singer Joey Burns
•	 Section 1, SKY ISLANDS, explores the unique Sonoran Desert and mountains the mountains that rise above it to form islands of forest in a desert sea
•	 Section 2, ROCKS, explores the region’s Basin and Range geology and how the landscape formed
•	 Section 3, LIFE ZONES, explores the layers of habitat in the Sky Islands region – there is more biodiversity here than anywhere else in the United States
•	 Section 4, WATER, explores the key role of water in landscape formation and habitat, and they Arizona Monsoon that brings the region half of its annual rainfall.
•	 Section 5, FOREST, explores the natural systems that make it possible for pine forests to grow in a desert region, and how all the natural systems connect.
•	 Section 6, FIRE, explores how fire in the ecosystem has changed due to human influences, and how fire connects with the Carbon Cycle that enables life on Earth.
•	 The EXPLORE MORE screen provides links to other Geotourism opportunities around Tucson, Arizona
 
Support
If you have questions or feedback, please email the University of Arizona College of Science at uasci@email.arizona.edu

## Rankings

- #176,753 — Overall

## Review summary

Mt. Lemmon Science Tour is a well-produced, accessible audio guide that enhances the drive with informative, layperson-friendly content and offline playback. Common praise centers on its educational breadth and ease of use, while drawbacks include distracting background music, audio connectivity issues, and a desire for deeper geology content and more languages. Overall, it’s a strong companion for casual explorers and families; improvements could add depth, reliability, and multilingual support without losing the engaging drive-along experience.

### Pros

- Informative, well-made, layperson-friendly tour of Mount Lemmon's geology, ecology, and history.
- Easy to follow while driving up Mount Lemmon; works offline and requires no internet.
- Engaging audio narration with accompanying music that many users find enhances the experience.
- Broad appeal for families and casual science enthusiasts; good for a wide range of visitors.

### Cons

- Background music can be distracting or too loud for some reviewers.
- Audio playback issues with Bluetooth/AirPlay and when switching apps; playback can stop unexpectedly.
- Content depth sometimes feels basic; some topics could benefit from deeper, college-level discussion.
- Limited language options; more languages are desired by users.

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