MADERA CANYON is east of Green Valley AZ. SKIP THE FRANCHISE FOOD RESTAURANTS and SHOPS IN GREEN VALLEY. Green Valley is a nice place to retire, but it is SOOOO predictable for the adventurous baby boomers.

If you want a tasty sandwich and SW art and craft ketch go to Tubac http://www.tubacaz.com/galleries.asp and try http://www.tubacarizona.com/ a few miles south of Green Valley and Amado. THIS IS the Sedona of the South.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/forest/recreation/camping/sites/madera.shtml Official Recreation area site.

Head north on I-19 to Continental - White House Mountain Road. Follow the signs closely as the route meanders through the SE side of Green Valley. Watch for slow moving golf carts and ignore their left turn signal flashing, they used it four turns back! Follow the signs to the Madera Canyon. The road loops at the top picnic area so you cannot get lost