| Fridays Fitness Hike – Trailhead Staging |
| 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. |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 3 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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| Friday Fitness Series #4 |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| October 26 Friday 8:00 am Friday Fitness Series #4
(moderate) Join us for this fourth and final of a series of Friday walks in October which progressively get more difficult each week. This fourth walk will be a combination of the Metate and Dragonfly loops for a total of about 4.5 miles. Participants need not be tri-athletes, just ordinary folks who would like to add diversity to their existing walking program. Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water. |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Kevin Smith, Interpretive 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: "Busy Bones" - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| Bones are much more than the support structure of our bodies. Come and explore the inside of bones to unlock its many secrets! 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: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: Yes |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Shoreline Splash Exploring Hike Starts at Visitor Center - Lake Pleasant |
| Lake Pleasant Regional Park |
| Bring the family for a fun hike along the shoreline looking for crayfish and other interesting things. Life vest are available for loan to take down to the water. Wear shoes and clothes you can hike in and get wet as we splash our way to fun. Don’t forget your water and sunscreen! |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Duration: 2 hours (1.5 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 |
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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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| 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: 10/26/2012 |
| 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: amyford@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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| Moonlight Hike to the Clay Mine - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Lead your own private adventure to the Clay Mine during our Clay Mine Open House! Starting at the Nature Center parking lot, signs will lead you, at your own leisurely moonlit pace, to the mine entrance. At the mine, the Ranger will dazzle you with local history, show you what was “the perfect mineral drink” of the 1940’s, and give you an opportunity to venture into the mine yourself! This is an easy 2-mile roundtrip hike. The trail and mine will be open from 6:00pm until 8:30pm for exploration. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water and flashlight. Meet at the Group Campground. |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 2.5 hours |
| 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 parking lot |
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Address:
37019 N. Lava Lane85331 |
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| Haunted Full Moon Hike |
| San Tan Mountain Regional Park |
| Do you dare venture into the desert on the night of a full moon? Join the frightful fun as we creep through the windy turns of the Stargazer Trail under the light of the full moon (2.2-miles round trip). Dressing in costume is encouraged but not mandatory. Please remember to bring a flashlight and wear clothing/costumes that allow you to hike safely on desert terrain. |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Duration: 1.5 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Adam |
| 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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| Family, 1/2 Moon Hike at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| Walking the Black Rock Long Loop in the moonlight will give you a different perspective on the beauty of the Uplands Desert. We will discuss the unique changes in the desert after the sun sets. This hike may be too long for toddlers. No dogs please. Bring a flashlight and your scorpion lights. Area 4 - 7:30 pm |
| Date: 10/26/2012 |
| Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Duration: 2 hours |
| Speaker: Park Rangers |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehcile - Park entry fee |
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| Location: Area 4 |
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