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  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls

    Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind for us to find, providing a hands-on learning experience. Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this exhibit is a non-structured come-and-go display table; restrooms...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell, AZ, United States

    Come meet Ranger Kevin from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. Whether you are looking for great trail recs, wanting to know more about our fabulous park system, or trying to identify the weird critter you saw the other day, this Ranger is here to help! There’s also a table loaded with cool things to inspect like bones, feathers, snake sheds, cactus...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset and Full Moonrise Walk

    Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown, AZ, United States

    Enjoy an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to enjoy the sunset over the lake and watch the rising full moon peek over the horizon. We will walk along Roadrunner Trail to the Discovery Center parking lot, with its great views, and return by walking along the asphalt road. The walk is approximately one mile total....

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Walk

    McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills, AZ, United States

    Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening in the desert as the full moon rises. We will also keep an eye and ear out for any creatures that may be stirring, such as owls, coyotes, rodents and more. This is an out and back hike of approximately 2...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Caminata de Luna Llena (Bilingüe) / Full Moon Hike (Bilingual)

    Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

    Descubre la magia y la majestuosidad de la luna llena que sale sobre el paisaje del desierto, siguiendo la famosa puesta de sol de Arizona que envuelve las montañas. Esta caminata de 1.8 millas (2.9 km) sigue secciones de los senderos Claymine, Overton y Go John, formando un circuito. El terrena es rocosa con una subida de 300 pies...

    Free with Park Fee
  • Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

    White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell, AZ, United States

    Come watch the full moon rise over the spectacular saguaros of the Sonoran Desert. We’ll be walking the Ford Canyon and Waddell trails for a roughly 2-mile jaunt, enjoying the beauty of a landscape silvered by the moon and stars. Trail is easy-moderate, so expect some loose rock and/or uneven terrain and a minor amount of elevation change. Please...

    Free with Park Fee