Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
Step off the year on the right foot with our First Day Hikes, open to all! Meet your guides at the Saguaro Day Use Ramada and choose your hike! Both...
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Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
Step off the year on the right foot with our First Day Hikes, open to all! Meet your guides at the Saguaro Day Use Ramada and choose your hike! Both beginner-friendly, the most approachable hike is just over one mile long and will be done in less than one hour, walking on the Quail Loop....
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
8 a.m. Hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak with Ranger Kira. This trail is moderately difficult. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Elevation gain will be 300ft, 1.5 miles round-trip and roughly 1.5 hours. Registration is recommended; however, walk-ups will be allowed based on available space. Maximum...
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🎄OdySea Aquarium: Winter Wonderland
ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation as you ride through custom-themed exhibits featuring graceful stingrays and sea turtles, playful sea lions, and majestic sharks. Included with admission. SeaTREK Santa Returns!...
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Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang out and what their habits are, so you can be ready to spot them in their natural habitat. View the Tohono Chul bird guide here....
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Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
Join us for a 1.5 mile hike with spectacular views all around. The hike is moderate in difficulty. Please bring water, appropriate shoes, and sun protection! Meet at the visitors center at 8:45 a.m. Discover the lake pontoon boat tours will be offered at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Space on these tours is limited to eight...
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🎄 Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Thousands of lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting....
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National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Hike (East District)
Join a park naturalist on a favorite trail to explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Visitor Center to learn what that day’s adventure entails. Expect a 3-hour moderate hike. Bring water and sun protection. Hiking boots are recommended. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Critter Chat
Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila monsters, cougars, and more! Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Silent Walking – A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature
Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to get more connected to nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to Silent Walking and Sit Spots. Make it your New Year’s resolution to get connected with nature! Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through...
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Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
A volunteer naturalist will lead a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk include geology, wildlife, history, archaeology, and plant life. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: First Day Hike
Join us behind Cooper's Hawk restroom in the parking area on Roadrunner Rd for a 3-mile guided upland desert hike, overlooking the Verde Valley. This hike provides great views overlooking the Verde River and Tuzigoot National Monument. Entrance fees apply, please make sure to bring water and appropriate footwear.
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National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Winged Things
From birds to butterflies, a look at the winged things of the skies Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array...
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert
Ring in the new year with Ranger Kevin on a fun, family-friendly hike. Make it your New Year’s resolution to get connected with nature! This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. We’ll be walking 2.9-miles on the North Trail while talking about what makes our desert quite possibly the...
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National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...
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National Park Service: Patio Talk
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun topics! Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight and a light jacket. 1mi-1.5mi, 2 hour hike. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee