Join Kartchner Caverns staff and friends of the park from the last 5 decades as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of Kartchner Caverns! This year, we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Kartchner Caverns State Park, leaving no shortage of occasions to celebrate. The day will offer fun children's...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s first and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly...
Reservations REQUIRED as this has been a Sold-Out event for the past four years! Cave Creek Museum Presents: “Black Mountain: A Study in Black and White” with Stephanie Bradley – A layman’s overview of the geology of the Desert Foothills. If the boulders at The Boulders aren’t really boulders, what are they? Why is Black...