| Birding Adventure - San Tan |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Hit the trails early to catch the masters of the sky in action. This guided 1 mile hike will take you deep into the heart of prime birding territory. Enjoy learning birding skills from our local expert. Whether you’re after Roadrunners or Ravens, Humming or Hawks, San Tan holds the key to an unforgettable birding adventure. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| 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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| Archery 101 - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Interested in archery? Curious as to how it feels to shoot a compound or recurve bow? Sign up for this fun “Archery 101" program. Participants experience a fun and safe basic introduction to recreational and international-style target archery. Equipment is provided. This archery program is open to anyone ages 8 and older. Please bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. ******Advanced registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. Please contact Ranger Mark at 623-465-0431 x 202 to register. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 2 hours |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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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-11am. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Trek Bicycles Demo weekend at McDowell |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Trek Bikes is sponsoring the 2012 24hrs of Fury the weekend of November 3rd and 4th. All weekend they will have their new 2013 bikes on display and available for demo rides at McDowell Mountain Regional Park on in the Competitive Track. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Duration: 6 hrs a day |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: park entry fee of $6.00 per car |
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| Contact: Rand Hubbell, Park Supervisor |
| Location: Competitive Track |
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Address:
16,300 N. McDowell Mountain Park Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ, AZ 85258 |
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| 12 & 24-Hours of Fury - Competitive Track |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| In partnership with Trek Bikes, Muscle Milk and McDowell Mountain Regional Park, 4 Peaks Racing is proud to bring you the Valley of the Suns premier endurance mountain bike event - The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury! This event challenges participants to complete loops around the perimeter of one of Arizonas most popular courses: the Competitive Track at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The only rule is a simple one - the most loops in 12 or 24 hours wins all the glory!
COURSE
The 12 & 24 Hours of Fury course is the perimeter loop of the McDowell Competitive Track, also known as sport-tech-long, the loop is 10 miles long. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Duration: 12 or 24 hours of solo and team racing |
| Speaker: Competitive Event |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| More Info: http://www.4peaksracing.com/event.php?id=106 |
| Contact: Jeremy Graham @ 24 Hours of Fury |
| Location: Comp Track, McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
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Address:
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive
MMRP, AZ 85255 |
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| Trail Master Series - Level 1 |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Have you hiked all 20 miles of the beautiful trails at San Tan? Join the adventure and increase your skill level as we hike every trail in the park, while gradually increasing difficulty as we go along. This is the first hike in the series and will be 1.3-miles round trip. Please wear appropriate hiking attire and bring plenty of water. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| 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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| True Creepy Crawlies of the Desert- McDowell Park |
| McDowell Mountain Regional Park |
| Meet the true creepy crawlies of the Desert in this indoor interpretive program for all ages. They may not be as scary as you think, once you see them up close...behind glass, of course. Find out why 'the smaller scorpions are the most dangerous' is an urban legend, what to do if you are bitten or stung, and why tarantulas may not be so bad after all. Ranger Amy will have some venomous critters such as scorpions, tarantulas, and snakes on hand so that you can get a closer look...if you dare! |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 1 hour |
| 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 85255 |
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| Sonoran Desert 101 - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Join us for this introduction to some of the fascinating plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert as we enjoy a scenic stroll along the quarter-mile Desert Hawk Trail. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes. Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 11/4/2012 |
| Time: 1:30 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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