| Fridays Fitness Hike – Wagner Trail |
| 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: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 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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| Friday Fitness Series #2 |
| Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area |
| April 12 Friday 8:00 am Friday Fitness Series #2
(moderate) Join us for this second of a series of Friday walks in April which progressively get more difficult each week. This second walk will be the Tortuga/Spur Cross loop for a total of about 3.5 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: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Duration: 2 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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| Celestial Petroglyph Climb at White Tank Park |
| White Tank Mountains Regional Park |
| This is a preregistration hike. You will be given the start location when you register. Join the Rangers on a trip to one of the more interesting petroglyph sites in White Tank Park. Learn some of the possible connections between the rock depictions and celestial events of the early 11th century. Climbing and rock hopping is necessary on this hike so it may be too much for small children and those with physical limitations. No dogs on this hike please. Meet at Area 7. |
| Date: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM Duration: 3 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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| Petroglyph Hike - Estrella |
| Estrella Mountain Park |
| On this 1.5-mile hike, you will see evidence of a past civilization, the Hohokam. The Park Ranger will take you to areas not usually accessible to the public. The trail is easy, but there will be some climbing involved, so be prepared. Meet at the Horseshoe Trailhead. |
| Date: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 9:00 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6 vehicle entry fee |
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| Location: Horseshoe Trailhead - Estrella Mountain Regional Park |
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| "Just for Kids" - Toddler Cruise - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| This 1-mile hike is designed for parents and grandparents with small children, ages 3 - 6 years old. Along with Miss Lynn, the kids will howl like coyotes, do the “bobcat crawl” and learn how to hydrate by counting gulps of water on their fingers. We will explore the desert along the scenic Merkle Trail. The hard-smooth surface of this trail will accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Please bring water, hats, and closed-toe shoes. Location: Area 6. |
| Date: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 9:30 AM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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| Clay Mine Hike - Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Cave Creek Regional Park |
| Join us for adventure as we explore the Clay Mine! This will be an easy 2 mile hike (round trip). Once inside, we'll discuss the history of this mine and learn how its contents were used to "cure what ailed ya"! We'll supply the hard hats. You bring water, a flashlight, & sturdy shoes. Meet at the Nature Center parking lot and follow the signs to the mine. This is an "open house" format, so you may come and go at your convenience during the designated time slot. The mine will be closed promptly at 8pm. |
| Date: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Duration: 3 hours |
| Speaker: Ranger Mark |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per vehicle park entry fee |
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| Contact: Ranger Mark - markpaulat@mail.maricopa.gov |
| Location: the Nature Center parking lot |
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Address:
37900 N. Cave Creek Parkway
Cave Creek, AZ 85331 |
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| Geology of the Grand Canyon - Usery Park |
| Usery Mountain Regional Park |
| The Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. How did it get that way? What formed it? How old is it? What makes it so special? Join local geology professor, A. J. Lombard, as he shares a wealth of information about the unique geology of the Grand Canyon in this exciting and colorful slide presentation. Bring your curiosities and questions to Usery Park and discover lots of amazing things about our national treasure! Location: Nature Center. |
| Date: 4/12/2013 |
| Time: 7:00 PM |
| Registration Required: No |
| Fee: $6.00 per car |
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