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| County Holidays |
| This is a designated County Holiday in which all non-essential administrative offices will be closed. All essential services such as law enforcement, medical, and public health will remain available and in service. Some recreational services such as Parks and Libraries may be available. Please check the specific department calendar you are interested in for availability. This holiday is in reference to: Day after Thanksgiving |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
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| Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trailhead |
| 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 Wagner Trailhead, in the Campground Loop. |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Duration: 3.5 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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| Backyard Birding - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Do you drink coffee on your back porch Saturday mornings wondering about the names of the little birds flittering about? Bring your coffee to Usery Park and explore the endless possibilities of backyard birding with bird expert, Sandy Hornbaker. Learn how to attract different birds to your own backyard and what you must provide to your feathered friends. Ask Sandy what your responsibilities are as a backyard birdwatcher and what you can expect. Please bring binoculars and water. Location: Campsite 21 in the Buckhorn Campground. |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Find the Ranger - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This open-house style program features our ranger hiking along the Wind Cave Trail and stopping to talk to park visitors. Our ranger will be available to answer questions about the park, identify desert plants, or even explain which animals call Usery Park “home”. Carry ample water. 9am-Noon. |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Celestial Petroglyph Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This is a reservation required hike to one of the more restricted areas in the Park to view some very unusual petroglyphs. We will only take 30 people on this hike so call early. 623-935-2505.This hike is not recommended for young children or those with physical limitations. No dogs please. You will get the meeting place when you register for the hike |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee |
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| Contact: 623-935-2505 |
| Location: TBA |
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| Sunset Summit- Adults Only - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Hike the rugged Goldmine trail to the top and watch the sunset from the best view in the park. Transitioning colors will fill the sky as day turns into night and a new shift of animals stir about. This hike is for adults only and rated moderate to difficult, with roughly 700 feet of elevation gain. Please bring a flashlight, water and proper hiking attire. |
| Date: 11/23/2012 |
| Time: 4:15 PM - 6:30 PM |
| 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 Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142 |
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