| Fridays Fitness Hike – Trailhead Staging (Scenic) |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Fridays Fitness Hike – Various locations in Park- ALL Fridays
Come to one or all of the Fitness Hiking Series, every Friday. We build up to a longer hike at the end of the month. Please wear sturdy shoes & bring plenty of water. This week's hike starts at the Trailhead Staging Area, and hikes the 4.8 mile Scenic Trail. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Amy |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: amyburnett@mail.maricopa.gov 480-471-0173x201 |
| Location: McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr.,Scottsdale, AZ 85269
Photo courtesy of www.visitphoenix.com, AZ |
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| Fitness Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Make room for Thanksgiving! This way better than a treadmill! See how fun exercise can be in Cave Creek Regional Park. Come to one or all of the Fitness Hikes. All levels of fitness are welcome. We will set a moderate, steady pace, based on the fitness level of participants. Beginners are welcome. We will bring you out on a different trail each week and total 2.5 to 3.5 miles each week. Meet at the Nature Center. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: Meet at the Nature Center |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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| Healthy Hiking at Spur Cross |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| November 16 Friday 9:00 am Healthy Hiking
(moderate) Join us for a 2.5 mile / 1.5 hour aerobic walk through a portion of the Conservation Area. Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to begin or add diversity to their existing walking program. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Duration: 90 minutes |
| Speaker: Kevin Smith, park ranger |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $3 per person |
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| Contact: Kevin Smith, Park Ranger at 480-488-6623 or e-mail kevinsmith@mail.maricopa.gov |
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| Home School Program with the Science Center: “Terrible Lizards” - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us to learn and explore the world of dinosaurs! Discover how they are named, how long ago they lived, how big they were, what they ate, and what they might have looked like. Recommended for ages 6-10, accompanied by an adult. Feel free to pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park following the program. NOTE: Pre-registration is required through the Arizona Science Center. To register, or for more info, please call the Arizona Science Center at 602-716-2000 ext. 229, or email campbellm@azscience.org. Arizona Science Center members: $15 for the first parent and child and $5 for each additional child. Non-members: $20 for the first parent and child and $5 for each additional child. There is also a $6 per vehicle entry fee to enter Usery Mountain Regional Park. Location: Usery Park Nature Center. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: See program description |
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| Walk on the Wild Side – Dogs |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Wake up and head to San Tan for a walk you and your dog are sure to enjoy. Socialize your dog, meet new dog people and learn some helpful tips on how to keep your four legged pal’s tail wagging happily in the desert. Dogs must remain on leashes, be up to date on vaccines and play nice. This hike is a 1.3-mile loop on the Littleleaf and Goldmine trails. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ |
| Contact: (480) 655-5554 |
| Location: San Tan Mountain Regional Park - Visitor Center |
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Address:
6533 W Phillips Road
Queen Creek, AZ 85242 |
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| Wildlife Safari - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| We all love to see wild animals, but where are they hiding this time of year? Join us on this exciting 1.5-mile/1.5-hour wildlife safari as we sneak to the secret places where the park’s wildlife is often seen. Feel free to bring your camera and binoculars. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Trail Staging Area. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Desert Awareness Presentation - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| If you are new to the valley or just starting to explore the desert, you may want to attend this talk about the many things you might want to know about this unforgiving environment. Talk will feature awareness strategy, equipment items, animals and plants which could harm you, and other issues. Talk will be inside the visitor center. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd., turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center.
Peoria, AZ |
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| Snake Feeding at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| You can learn about the habits of some of the creatures of the desert by coming into the Nature Center during feeding time. (Caution – creatures are fed live animals so this could be upsetting to some people or small children). |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 3:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| Speaker: Park Staff |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: Donation |
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| Location: Nature Center |
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| Sunset Flashlight Hike - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a scenic 4 mile hike above the shoreline of Lake Pleasant. Bring your flashlight and a water bottle. There will be bathrooms and water available along the trail. |
| Date: 11/16/2012 |
| Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Duration: 2 hours (4 miles) |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 |
| Location: Lake Pleasant Regional Park Visitor Center 623-780-9857 |
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Address:
Take Hwy 74 to Castle Hot Springs Rd.(MP 19), turn right into park, follow signs to visitor center.
Peoria, AZ |
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