| Paddling toward Gold - Paddle and Hike to Historic Humbug Hydraulic Gold Mining Dam - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| If you have your own kayak or canoe and want to join us for a fun paddle and hike into history, meet the Ranger near the four lane boat launch area, at the north part of Lake Pleasant. We will be paddling a total of eight miles and hiking about five miles. Bring a lunch, your water, and a good pair of hiking shoes. The hike is optional, so you can elect to stay and paddle around the bay while the hikers are out. A fun way to go back into history! |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duration: 7 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle + $2 per paddlecraft park entry |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park - North end of Lake Pleasant, near 4-lane launch area |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., go 5 miles and turn right into the park to the 4-lane ramp.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Reach Your Goal Fitness Series 6 of 8 - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Do you have that goal to get in shape for 2012? Join the Ranger as we help you reach that goal with this weekly fitness hike. We will slowly build up to our final hike on March 1st which will be our 6 mile Go John Trail! What better way to get in shape, enjoy the outdoors and meet some great people. Up for the challenge? Make sure you have good hiking shoes and always bring plenty of water. Week 6- Overton Trail/Go John loop -3.2 miles/moderate (reverse). Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Sarah sarahsteele@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Yoga – Connect In Nature! – All Levels Class - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Connect with nature in Usery Park’s Nature Center by exploring your breath before a desert hike. Improve your balance for a bike ride through easy-to-learn, fundamental yoga postures. This all-levels class for both beginners and experienced yogis sets the tone for your day of hiking, riding or…yes, even your workday! Please join Inner Vision Yoga and their certified instructors for inspiring yoga every Monday night at 6pm, Tuesday and Thursday at 9am, and Saturday at 8:30am. Sign up for these fee-based classes at www.innervisionyoga.com or drop into the park. For more information see websites, or call 480-632-7899 or 480-984-0032. Location: Nature Center |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Fee-based program |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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Address:
3939 N. Usery Pass Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85207 |
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| Desert Wash Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| A 2.0 mile walk with some rock hopping and climbing. The desert washes are critical to the well being of the desert. They provide shelter for the inhabitants, channel storm runoff and reveal a cutaway view of the geology of the area. Join the staff on a walk through one of the Park’s more interesting washes. There is some rock hopping and climbing on this one and most of the walk is in sand so it can be a little too strenuous for small children and those with physical limitations. Plan accordingly. No dogs on this hike please. Meet near the Area 9 rest room at 10:00 am. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Duration: 2.5 hours |
| Speaker: PArk Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 7 |
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| Thursday Bird Walk - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| How do you tell one brown bird from the next, and what are the first three items to look for as the little rascal flits off? Are you already a novice but interested in keeping a yearly, state or country bird list? Bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker, will talk about bird habitat, behavior, range, etc. as we go in search of the native birds in this area. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Views from the Vista Trail - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Learn about our Sonoran Desert and get a great view of the valley while hiking the Vista Trail! This scenic trail is perfect for hikers who are looking for a mildly challenging experience. Our park ranger will discuss some of the common plants and animals encountered in the park. Total distance will be about one mile, but be prepared to gain some elevation. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| "Just for Kids" - Story Time in the Desert - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Kids (including parents and grandparents) will learn about our desert through a fun story, game, and short nature walk. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy after the program. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Little Critters Storytime w/ Ranger Amy -McDowell Park Nature Center |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Little Critters Storytime with Ranger Amy - (Geared toward preschool and kindergartners) Join us every Thursday for a themed program set around a children's book read aloud by Ranger Amy. Activities vary and may include live animals, songs, crafts, and/or puppet plays. This program takes place in our air-conditioned Visitor Center. |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy Ford |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyford@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park Nature Center |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255 |
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| Ride with the Ranger- Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join the Ranger and Cave Creek Trailrides as we introduce you to the amazing wonders of Cave Creek Park and the Sonoran Desert on horseback! This will be a 1 hour ride where we will introduce you to the nature and landscape as you have never seen it before. Registration is required for this fee based program. ***Please call Cave Creek Trailrides at 623-742-6700 to sign up**** |
| Date: 2/16/2012 |
| Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Cave Creek Trailrides and Ranger Sarah |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: Trail Ride Standard Fee and $6.00 per vehicle park entry |
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| More Info: http://www.cavecreektrailrides.com/ |
| Contact: Cave Creek Trailrides 623-742-6700 |
| Location: Cave Creek Trailrides |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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