# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Guest Speaker, Rick Collins, presents: 'Danger Road—The Perils of Travel Through the Sonoita Valley'
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ✨Don't Miss Our Next Guest Lecture ✨
-Presented by local historian and retired National Parks Ranger, Rick Collins!
?TITLE: Danger Road
? WHEN: Thursday, February 19, 2026
?TIME: 11:00AM–NOON
⌂   WHERE: Event Pavilion at the Tucson Auto Museum
? TICKETS: $25 per person
Admission includes the lecture, full museum access, and light refreshments.
Seating is limited—reserve your spot soon! 
DESCRIPTION: Before the Sonoita Valley became known for rolling vineyards and breathtaking scenery, it was a place of risk, endurance, and raw frontier drama. In the 18th and 19th centuries, this region was considered a true “no man’s land”—a remote and unforgiving corridor where travelers faced threats from both nature and human conflict. Blistering heat, scarce water, rugged terrain, and the constant tension of contested territory made every journey a test of survival. In this captivating lecture, retired National Park Ranger and historian Rick Collins brings to life the perilous reality of those who dared to cross this dangerous landscape. Through stories of explorers, soldiers, settlers, and Indigenous peoples, Rick reveals how the Sonoita Valley became a crossroads of ambition, resilience, and cultural encounter. From Spanish expeditions and frontier routes to the ever-present hazards of weather, wildlife, and warfare, this was a land that demanded courage and respect. Today’s tranquil beauty hides a dramatic past. Danger Road peels back the layers to uncover the thrilling, sometimes deadly history beneath the vineyards and grasslands—reminding us that the romance of the Southwest was forged through risk, grit, and the relentless pull of the unknown. Join us for an unforgettable journey into one of Southern Arizona’s most dangerous and fascinating passages through time.

We look forward to welcoming you for an engaging and enlightening afternoon at the Tucson Auto Museum.

?Visit us: 4825 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750
?️ Wed–Sun | 10am-4pm
?️ Buy Tickets: https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KDGJB7T387FYSJS2838HXS91_1
? (520) 207- 5715

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tucson/guest-speaker-rick-collins-presents-danger-road—the-perils-of-travel-through-the-sonoita-valley/200029667731542
- **Event Categories**: performances, art, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Tucson
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4825 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85750
- **lat**: 32.29606
- **long**: -110.82466
- **full address**: 4825 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85750

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Guest Speaker, Rick Collins, presents: 'Danger Road—The Perils of Travel Through the Sonoita Valley' being held?
  - **A:** Guest Speaker, Rick Collins, presents: 'Danger Road—The Perils of Travel Through the Sonoita Valley' takes place on Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Thu, 19 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 4825 N Sabino Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85750.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Guest Speaker, Rick Collins, presents: 'Danger Road—The Perils of Travel Through the Sonoita Valley'?
  - **A:** Guest Speaker, Rick Collins, presents: 'Danger Road—The Perils of Travel Through the Sonoita Valley' is organized by Tucson Auto Museum.

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