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Calendar of Local Events
(updated May 2008)
(Events listed are not necessarily associated with the CHCoA and MAY NOT be dog friendly)

Events are added to this calendar as I receive them. I can not guarantee the accuracy of the info. provided. Please contact the event sponsor directly if you have questions regarding a function. If you would like to have your upcoming event posted please contact Jamie D. at jdeben@hotmail.com. It's FREE!!

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The Arizona Trail Association offers regular opportunities for volunteers to help with many areas of the cross-state Arizona Trail. Trail maintenance/building projects are planned each month by the passage stewards and they need your help. If you have an interest in the Arizona Trail and would like to be part of this wonderful project visit http://www.aztrail.org/volunteer.html.

Friday, May 1st - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sat. May 3rd - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Thursday, May 8th - Pleasant Paddlers Program: The Great IHOP Breakfast Paddle - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in N. Peoria. If you like to paddle and eat, you don't want to miss out on this great island hop breakfast paddle. We will leave from the 4-lane boat ramp and paddle to several islands where we will enjoy a different breakfast item with friends. Yes, hot coffee and juice will also be available. There is no additional cost, but donations will be accepted to help off-set the cost of breakfast items. Come on out and have fun with the Pleasant Paddlers Program by attending this fun IHOP breakfast paddle around the north islands of Lake Pleasant. Meet the Park Ranger near the four-lane boat launch area (look for the kayaks). Bring water in case it gets warm. You must supply your own kayak or canoe. We will set out at 8AM, so don't be late! Please call and let me know how many people in your party are going, so I can estimate the breakfast. You can call anytime, before Thursday at 6AM, and leave a message. We will be paddling from the shore, and I estimate we will get in about 5 miles of paddling. Hope to see you at the Great IHOP Breakfast paddle! Registration Required: YES; Fee: $5 per vehicle + $2 per watercraft park entry; Contact: Terry Gerber, Interpretive Ranger 602-372-7460 ext. 202 for more info.

Friday, May 9th - "Building a No Kill Community" with Nathan Winograd - 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Marriott University Park Hotel Ballroom (880 E. Second Street) in Tucson. The Center for Animal Rescue and Adoption is pleased to present animal advocate and author Nathan Winograd for an inspirational presentation on "Building a No Kill Community". Mr.Winograd is director of the national No Kill Advocacy Center. He has been involved in successful companion animal program reforms in San Francisco, California, and Tompkins County, New York. His new book is "Redemption: The Myth of Pet Overpopulation and the No Kill Revolution in America." Proceeds from book sales and donations from this event will fund spay/neuterprograms in our community. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, contact info@savemoreanimals.org or call (520)237-2331. Request your FREE tickets at www.savemoreanimals.org.

Friday, May 9th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sat. May 10th - McDowell Mountain Dog Walk - 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at McDowell Mountain Regional Park north of Fountain Hills. Come to the desert and enjoy a hike with your dog! The Ranger will discuss hiking safely with your dog followed by a moderately paced 2.9 mile hike on relatively flat and sandy North Trail. Dogs must be on a leash. Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee; Contact: Interpretive Ranger Emily Habinck (480) 471-0173 for more info.

Sat. May 10th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sunday, May 11th - Free Venemous Creatures Talk - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park Visitor's Center north of Fountain Hills. Join the ranger for a presentation on venomous creatures native to this area. All are welcome to come meet some of these creatures live and in person. Seating is limited. Fee: $6 per vehicle park entry fee; Contact: Emily Habinck, Interpretive Ranger at 480-471-0173 for more info.

Friday, May 16th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sat. May 17th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Mon. May 19th - Peoria Outdoor Adventure Program: Introduction to Backpacking Class - Part 1 - 7pm to 8:30pm at the Rio Vista Recreation Center (89th Ave. N. of Thunderbird in Peoria, AZ).
Backpacking is a wonderful way to get farther into the backcountry and away from the crowds. If you're thinking about trying it out or maybe you're already addicted but need more education join Outdoor Adventure Program leader Jamie DeBenedetto for an in-depth look into the basics of backpacking. Part 1 covers back country ethics, pre-planning strategies, physical conditioning and how to choose a location that fits your abilities and your budget.
Sponsored by City of Peoria Parks and Rec. Dept. Cost is $5 for Peoria residents and $6 for non-residents. Participants need to pre-register by phone at 623-773-7725 or via the online registration webapge. You may also contact the instructor, Jamie DeBenedetto, at Jdeben@hotmail.com for more info.

Tue. May 20th - FREE REI Clinic: Pack Light, Pack Right - 6:30 PM at the REI Tempe. Is your pack too heavy? Would you like to know how to pack lightly but still be comfortable and perhaps even have room for a few extras? An REI backpacking expert will provide tips for reducing pack weight without sacrificing product performance or overall comfort. Pack Light, Pack Right reflects the continuing evolution of the light-gear concept. Learn how the latest technology and materials are being used to create products that are among the lightest on the market, while maintaining comfort, function and durability. Clinic topics include clothing, backpacks, shelters, sleep systems, food choices and cooking supplies. Contact: REI Customer Service (480) 967-5494 for more info.

Thursday, May 22nd - FREE REI Clinic: Introduction to GPS - 6:30 PM at both the REI Paradise Valley and REI Tempe locations. Navigation technology has made finding your way a bit easier with a global positioning system (GPS). Have you thought of purchasing a GPS? Do you already own a GPS, but are confused by all the screens and terminology? The clinic will cover GPS terminology, as well as an overview of how GPS units work and profiles of the various screens you will encounter. This is a basic informational class, but it will prepare you to make a wise purchase or attend the hands-on Field GPS class. For more info. contact REI Customer Service (PV)(602) 996-5400 / (Tempe)(480) 967-5494

Friday, May 23rd - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sat. May 24th - VOAz Volunteer Event - 8:00 AM at Hart Prairie Preserve in Flagstaff. The Hart Prairie Preserve event will span the Memorial Day weekend. This incredibly beautiful spot off the west flank of Mount Humphreys has been a favorite site for VOAz volunteers since we first came here in 2001. Lodging in rustic/historic cabins; sleep on bed linen no less. All meals (8) provided; all participants pay $30 (on site) for food service. Everyone gets to help with dishwashing! The work will focus on removal of fire debris around the cabins and along the perimeter--work ranges from light to heavy. Additional tasks will be determined by soil and plant conditions at that time, which are harder to anticipate given this year's heavy snow pack . Volunteers are invited to a guided nature walk on Sunday.Visit our website: www.voaz.org or contact us via email: info@voaz.org. Pre-registration is required.

Sat. May 24th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Sat. May 24th - "Paws for a Moment" Dog Hike - 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at San Tan Mountain Regional Park in Queen Creek. What could be better than enjoying a leisurely hike with man’s best friend? Join us as we hike along the Moonlight and San Tan Trails (approximately 2.5 miles round trip) in the morning hours. We will talk about dog safety on trails, heat awareness and other related topics. Please be sure to bring plenty of water for you and your dog. Dogs must be on a leash (no more than 6 feet in length) at all times. Speaker: Justin Hellendoorn - Dog Expert; Fee: $6 vehicle park entry fee; More Info: visit http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/santan/ or call (480) 655-5554 ext. 202.

Wed. May 28th - FREE REI Clinic: Pack Light, Pack Right - 6:30 PM at REI Paradise Valley. Is your pack too heavy? Would you like to know how to pack lightly but still be comfortable and perhaps even have room for a few extras? An REI backpacking expert will provide tips for reducing pack weight without sacrificing product performance or overall comfort. Pack Light, Pack Right reflects the continuing evolution of the light-gear concept. Learn how the latest technology and materials are being used to create products that are among the lightest on the market, while maintaining comfort, function and durability. Clinic topics include clothing, backpacks, shelters, sleep systems, food choices and cooking supplies. Contact: REI Customer Service at (602) 996-5400 for more details.

Thursday, May 29th - FREE REI Clinic: Introduction to Map & Compass - 6:30 PM at both the REI Paradise Valley and REI Tempe stores.. REI will present a clinic aimed at the newcomer to map and compass. We will cover the basics such as understanding map symbols, orienting the map and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features. Participants are encouraged to bring their own compasses. Contact: REI Customer Service (PV)(602) 996-5400 / (Tempe)(480) 967-5494 for more info.

Saturday, May 31st - 2nd Annual Strut Your Mutt - 9am to 1pm at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff. Join us for a short fundraiser walk in the beautiful pines at the base of of the San Francisco Peaks. All proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats in the care of Paw Placement of Northern Arizona. Call 928-699-7586 for more information about participating in the strut, becoming a sponsor or volunteering for the event.

Saturday, May 31st - Venomous Creatures of White Tank Park - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Ramada 3 in White Tank Regional Park located west of Peoria. Join the ranger for a talk about cold blooded creatures that inhabit our desert. This is not a hiking event but you are welcome to hike any one of our many trails after the talk. On display will be some venomous creatures and a few other creepy crawlies of the desert. Speaker: Ranger Doc; Fee: $6.00 per vehicle - Park entry fee.

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Sunday June 1st - Last chance to buy your Arizona Diamondbacks tickets benefitting Arizona Basset Hound Rescue. The AZBHR is teaming up with the Arizona Diamondbacks to raise money for the hounds and have a fun day at the ballpark for all! Come watch the Arizona Diamondbacks beat up on the San Diego Padres beginning at 5:10pm on Saturday, July 5th. AZBHR is selling bleacher seat tickets for only $12.50 ($2.50 savings!) BUT orders are due June 1st. AZBHR has 150 tickets to sell so let all your Diamondback Baseball fans know about this great offer to help a basset in need. There's even a D-backs Fleece Blanket Giveaway going on that day for the first 25,000 fans in the gates! Don't miss it. Visit the Events page on www.azbassetrescue.com for more info. and to order your tickets.

Monday, June 2nd - City of Peoria Outdoor Adventure Program: Introduction to Backpacking Talk - Part 2 - 7pm to 8:30pm at the Rio Vista Recreation Center (89th Ave. N. of Thunderbird in Peoria, AZ). The ability to venture into the wilderness and remain comfortable, hydrated, well fed, and in good spirits takes some planning. Learn more by joining in on our discussion of the basics of backpacking. Part 2 will cover equipment, food and water, and clothing choices. Having previously attended Part 1 is not a requirement.
Sponsored by City of Peoria Parks and Rec. Dept. Cost is $5 for Peoria residents and $6 for non-residents. Participants need to pre-register by phone at 623-773-7725 or via the online registration webapge. You may also contact the instructor, Jamie DeBenedetto, at Jdeben@hotmail.com for more info.

Friday, June 6th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Saturday, June 7th - REI National Trails Day Trail Project - Join REI as we support National Trails Day! Coconino County and the Coconino National Forest are hosting National Trails Day this year on a new section of trail that connects the Fort Tuthill trail system to Kachina Village. This event is an annual celebration of our trails developed and supported by the American Hiking Society. Everyone is encouraged to join the City of Flagstaff, Flagstaff Biking Organization, Coconino Rural Environmental Corps, Coconino Trail Riders and REI in a little trail construction and a lot of fun. Meet along Old Munds Highway, just off of Highway 89 across from Jackson's Grill (7055 S. Hwy. 89A, Flagstaff, AZ 86001) at 9:00 am. We will work until around 1:00 pm and then enjoy lunch and festivities. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants; bring your bicycle helmet and gloves if you have them, otherwise head and hand protection will be provided. Also, please bring water and a way to carry it. Complimentary camping available both Friday and Saturday evening. Please contact Anthony Quintile (928) 779-5969 or trails@flagstaffbiking.org.

Saturday, June 7th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Friday, June 20th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Saturday, June 21st - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Wed. June 25th - CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Course - 6:00 PM at the HSSA Companions for Life Center in Tucson. This course is a combination of intermediate obedience and preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. At the end of this six week course your dog will have the chance to test for the CGC Certification! $115.00 for dogs that are 6 months of age and up and have taken either a Puppy or Basic Obedience Class. For more information or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

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Saturday, July 12th - Peoria Outdoor Adventure Program: Tonto Narrows Water Play & Day Hike - 2 to 4 miles RT - Rating: C (Easy to Moderate) - Elevation: 3,100 ft. - Meeting time is 6:30 am at the Rio Vista Recreation Center (89th Ave. N. of Thunderbird in Peoria, AZ).
Tonto Creek, located south of Payson, is a wonderful summer destination. With its plentiful supply of swimming holes, cool water and picturesque scenery this canyon experience will refresh your body and mind. Dress with water play and sun protection in mind and wear shoes with a closed toe that are suitable for waking in water (tennis shoes will work). Please also bring at least 2 litres of dinking water, a lunch, a daypack or fanny pack and your day hiking essentials. It's a good idea to enclose items you don't want getting wet (ie. food, camera, wallet, etc..) in water tight bags
Sponsored by City of Peoria Parks and Rec. Dept. Cost is $20 for Peoria residents and $24 for non-residents. Participants need to pre-register by phone at 623-773-7725 or via the online registration webapge. You may also contact the hike leader, Jamie DeBenedetto, at Jdeben@hotmail.com for more info.

Friday, July 11th - Toad Avoidance Class - 5:00 p.m. at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Saturday, July 12th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Friday, July 25th - Toad Avoidance Class - 5:00 p.m. at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

Friday, July 25th - Night Hike at Arizona Horse Lovers Park - 8pm to 10pm. Enjoy ranger led stroll through the beautiful Arizona Horse Lovers Park located in N. Phoenix on Tatum just south of the 101 freeway. Cost per person is $3. Please contact Scott Williams (602) 534-4657 if you have questions or need more infomation about this hike.

Saturday, July 26th - Snake Avoidance Classes - 5pm and 7:30pm at the Companions for Life Center in Tucson. Cost is $65 per dog, which includes the 2.5 hours session and one follow-up session (if necessary). Dogs 10 months to 10 years of age are eligible for the class. For more information on class times & availability, or to register, please call 520-795-6181 or 520- 795-6225.

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(Events listed are not necessarily associated with the CHCoA)

Hiking With Dogs - Mondays and Wednesdays
This is a dog hiking group that plans fun outdoor walks on Mondays and Wednesdays every week up in the Mogollon Rim area. Email Lori C. for details - mtnrider@cybertrails.com

Paw Placement Adoptions Days - Held on the 2nd & 4th Sunday's of each month from 12-3pm at the Petco in newly built Flagstaff Mall off of Hwy 89.

Silent Sundays at South Mtn Park - The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is proud to present "Silent Sunday" at South Mountain Park/Preserve. We invite you to come and enjoy these free "non-motorized" recreation events! We will be hosting a "Silent Sunday" event each month in 2008. Bicyclists, wheelchair users, in-line skaters, tots in strollers, horseback riders, walkers, hikers, etc, get to call the roadways of South Mountain Park their own during these events! Visitors will also be able to enjoy free park ranger programs and hikes from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. The goals of Silent Sunday are to promote awareness of alternative modes of recreation and transportation, and to give the Park/Preserve a day of rest from motor vehicle traffic. All park roads past the main gatehouse at the Central Avenue entrance will be closed to motor vehicles during the event. Free public parking will be available near the parks' main entrance at 10919 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Only the roadways accessible from the preserves' Central Avenue entrance will be closed during the event. All other trailhead access points, including Pima Canyon, Desert Foothills, Beverly Canyon, and Mormon Trail, will remain open to vehicles. 2008 Silent Sunday dates are - January 13, February 24, March 30, April 27, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, and December 28.

In the Raw Coffee, Juice, and Dog Bar located in Scottsdale on Hayden Road just N. of Via De Ventura. Call 480-443-4113 for details.
Yappy Hour - Saturdays and Sundays @ 4 PM. Specials for you and your furry best friend and complimentary doggie hors d'ovres.

Three Dog Bakery Yappy Hour! Thursday nights @ 7 PM
This dog friendly event is held at the Three Dog Bakery located at the Biltmore in Phoenix. It’s free and all friendly leashed dogs are welcome.

Humane Society of Southern AZ Yappy Hour - Saturday evenings
Yappy Hour is a fun-filled evening of excitement for pooches and their people with light food and taste tempting treats for the pups. Four-legged canine companions can make new doggie friends while playing in the outdoor grassy yards, participate in dog games and contests and play on pooch agility equipment. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 520-795-6225 or 520-795-6181. There is a fee.

Early Bird, Friendship or Full Moon Paddles
Join the Arizona Paddlers Network for their on going canoe and kayak paddles at various local lakes. These outings are great fun and for some events you don’t even have to have your own boat to participate!
Prescott Paddlers Club for fun and friendship - Contact www. prescottpaddler.com
AZ Canoe Outriggers Club - Saturday mornings at Butcher Jones Beach, Saguaro Lake. Dennis (480) 288-0637 or d.pacanas@mchsi.com
Lake Pleasant Paddlers for a paddle after work.
Contact gmorse7@cox.net for details
Guided Lake Pleasant Paddle Tours -
Contact the park Interpretive Ranger, Terry Gerber at 602-372-7460 ext. 202 for more details.
Mid Week Paddlers - Join Kayak Jay and Mid-Week Paddlers for fun & friendship on the water. kayakjay@msn.com (602) 359-1354

Monthly Beagle Playdates - Bring your Beagle to play at the park and meet other Beagles and their humans! AZ Beagle Rescue hosts monthly playdates for beagles and the people they own. This is a relaxed and informal gathering for beagle owners and their dogs! Go to www.azbeaglerescue.com/news for exact times and dates.
Tucson - 1st or 2nd Saturday of every month at Gene C. Reid Park.
Glendale - 2nd Monday of every month at Foothills Dog Park.
Chandler - Last Wednesday of every month at Shawnee Bark Park.

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Guided/Ranger Led Hikes

Lost Dutchman State Park - Saturdays at 9am for about 2-3 hours. Native plants, animals and legends of the Superstition Mountains. Upcoming Moonlight hikes on 3/5 and 4/3 from 7-9pm. 2.5-mile ranger-led hike by moonlight followed by a campfire. Call 480-982-4485 for more details. Friendly leashed dogs are usually welcome, call ahead.

South Mountain Park - Discover the South Mountain Preserve and reward yourself after a hard week of working. They offer interpretive hikes as well as Hiking Healthy treks which are hike-at-your-own-pace. Cost is $5.00 per person (exception: Dinner at Dobbins), payable on the day of the hike. For additional information or to register for any hike, call 602.534.6324. Friendly leashed dogs are very welcome on all South Mtn. trails.

Pueblo Grande Museum Hikes at South Mountain Park
View rock art and ruins. Hikes start at 7a.m. at the trailhead. You have to register and pay in advance ($5 for non-members, Free for members). They show this as kid-friendly, not sure about the dogs. Call first. 602-495-0900 for more info. Hikes are 3 mi. approx. and last about 3 hours. www.pueblogrande.com.

The following Maricopa County Parks offer Ranger led hikes that vary in length, level and focus. Most of these areas offer interpretive, bird watching, indian ruin, early bird, full moon and fitness hikes throughout the month for only the entrance fee into the park. Some also offer various Ranger hosted seminars covering topics like, wildlife, history, geology, survival, and edible plants. Friendly leashed dogs are usually welcome, call ahead.

Cave Creek Regional Park Park - (623) 465-0431
Estrella Mountain Regional Park - (623) 932-3811
Lake Pleasant Regional Park - Operations Center (602) 372-7460
McDowell Mountain Regional Park - (480) 471-0173
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area - (480) 488-6601
U
sery Mt. Recreation Area - (480) 984-0032
White Tanks Regional Park - (623) 935-6056

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