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<title>Arizona State Parks Audio Update</title>
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<description>The Arizona State Parks Update includes audio interviews with park rangers, staff, &amp; volunteers discussing upcoming events and our park system. Visit our website AZStateParks.com for current information. (Format MP3 Music File.)</description>
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<itunes:subtitle>Hear about Upcoming Events at Arizona State Parks</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary>The Arizona State Parks Update includes audio interviews with park rangers, staff, &amp; volunteers discussing upcoming events and our park system. (MP3)</itunes:summary>
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<itunes:category text="Regional" />
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<title>Volunteer Opportunities, Summer 2009</title>

<description>Hear about the range of volunteer opportunities available for people willing donate their time and/or expertise; both in the parks, by living on-site, or at special events and assignments.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM and Sandusky Radio</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Discussion of Volunteer Opportunities at Arizona State Parks</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear about the range of volunteer opportunities available for people willing donate their time and/or expertise; both in the parks, by living on-site, or at special events and assignments Host: Rita Marie, courtesy Valley Focus, produced by Sandusky Radio. Guest: Nicole Armstrong-Best, Volunteer Resources Specialist  </itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Fri, 05 June 2009 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>10:30</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona State Parks, park volunteer, Arizona volunteering, Arizona volunteer</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Stand Up For State Parks, April 8–22, 2009</title>

<description>Hear an overview of the agency and learn about Stand Up For State Parks.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Hear an overview of the agency and learn about Stand Up For State Parks</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear an overview of the agency and learn about Stand Up For State Parks. Guests: Janet Hawks, Chief of Park Operations for ASP, and Patti Miligan, Director of Nutrition and Public Relations for Sprouts </itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>6:30</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona State Parks, Sprouts Farmers Market, Stand Up For State Parks</itunes:keywords>

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<title>First Aldo Leopold Centennial Event, April 4, 2009</title>

<description>Hear an overview of Aldo Leopold Centennial Events, plus an introduction to Aldo Leopold's life and work.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Hear an overview of Aldo Leopold Centennial Events, plus an introduction to Aldo Leopold's life and work.</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear an overview of Aldo Leopold Centennial Events, plus an introduction to Aldo Leopold's life and work. Guest: Kim Stone, Boyce Thompson Arboretum Horticulturist </itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>7:30</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona State Parks, Aldo Leopold, Aldo Leopold Centennial Event, Aldo Leopold Foundation, Boyce Thompson Arboretum</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Annual Holiday Gift Shop Sale, December 15–19, 2008</title>

<description>Hear about the Annual Holiday Sale held at the Phoenix office, plus learn about Rocky Ringttail t-shirts, Annual Passes, and the annual Holiday Ornament.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Details about the Annual Holiday Sale held at the Phoenix office</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear about the Annual Holiday Sale held at the Phoenix office, plus learn about Rocky Ringttail t-shirts, Annual Passes, and the annual Holiday Ornament. Guest: JoAnna Scruggs, Gift Shop Inventory Manager</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>5:24</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona State Parks, Annual Pass, Ornament, Rocky Ringtail</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Wreath-Making Workshop, December 13, 2008</title>

<description>Hear about the upcoming wreath-making workshop, the historic Kannally Ranch House, and what you can do at this day use, educational park.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Details about Oracle State Park and Kannally Ranch House</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear about the upcoming wreath-making workshop, the historic Kannally Ranch House, and what you can do at this day use, educational park. Guest: Jennifer Rinio, Park Ranger</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>5:07</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Oracle State Park, Wreath Making, Workshop, Educational Activities</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Fort Verde Days, Oct. 11 &amp; 12, 2008</title>

<description>Hear about events during the park and town's annual Fort Verde Days. Plus information about the historic, original military buildings at the park.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Details about annual Fort Verde Days</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear about events during the park and town's annual Fort Verde Days. Plus information about the historic, original military buildings at the park. Guest: Shiela Stubler, Park Manager</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>4:36</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Fort Verde Days, Fort Verde, Camp Verde, Arizona State Parks, Festivals</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Slide Rock Apple Festival, Sept. 20 &amp; 21, 2008</title>

<description>Details about the 4th Annual Apple Festival at Slide Rock State Park, including this year's theme: Moving Toward Sustainable Living. Guest: Frank VanDevender, Assistant Park Manager.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Details about 4th Annual Apple Festival</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Details about the 4th Annual Apple Festival at Slide Rock State Park, including this year's theme: Moving Toward Sustainable Living. Guest: Frank VanDevender, Assistant Park Manager..</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>8:30</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Slide Rock, Apple Fest, Apple Festival, Arizona State Parks, Bands</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Suvoyuki Day, July 11-13, 2008</title>

<description>Listen to overview of events planned for the annual Suvoyuki day, including both events at the park and events in the Hopi community. Learn a little about current archaeological work being done at the park.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Overview of Homolovi</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Listen to overview of events planned for the annual Suvoyuki day, including both events at the park and events in the Hopi community. Learn a little about current archaeological work being done at the park.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>8:30</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Homolovi, Hopi, Second Mesa, Arizona State Parks, Southwest</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Kartchner Caverns 20th Anniversary Celebration, April 29, 2008</title>

<description>Hear a summary of how Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts discovered Kartchner Caverns in 1974. Learn about the Kubla Khan column and how Arizona State Parks took over stewardship of the caverns. Additionally, hear about the events scheduled to occur at the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the park on April 29.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Overview of Kartchner Caverns</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Hear a summary of how Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts discovered Kartchner Caverns in 1974. Learn about the Kubla Khan column and how Arizona State Parks took over stewardship of the caverns. Additionally, hear about the events scheduled to occur at the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the park on April 29.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>8:34</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Kartchner Caverns, caves, exploring, Kubla Khan, Arizona State Parks</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Archaeology Expo, March 1 &amp; 2, 2008</title>

<description>Ann Howard discusses Archaeology &amp; Heritage Awareness Month scheduled for March 2008 with over 60 events around Arizona. Learn about the Archaeology Expo at the Arizona State Museum on March 1 &amp; 2.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Overview of Archaeology &amp; Heritage Awareness Month</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Ann Howard discusses Archaeology &amp; Heritage Awareness Month scheduled for March 2008 with over 60 events around Arizona. Learn about the Archaeology Expo at the Arizona State Museum on March 1 &amp; 2.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>6:51</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Archaeology, Archaeology Expo, Tuscon, Heritage Month, Archaeology events, history, March 2008</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Geo Cache Bash, February 23, 2008</title>

<description>Guests explain the basics of Geo Caching, including how it started and good geo caching practices on public lands. Plus, learn what will be happening at the Cattail Cove State Park event.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Learn the basics of Geo Caching.</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Guests explain the basics of Geo Caching, including how it started and good geo caching practices on public lands. Plus, learn what will be happening at the Cattail Cove State Park event.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>6:15</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Geo cache, Geocaching, scavenger hunt, public lands, outdoor recreation, Cattail Cove, state park, Arizona</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Plein Air Treasures, Art Show, January 5-27, 2008</title>

<description>Guests explain what Plein Air is and the inspiration behind creating these events. Also, learn about the upcoming art show and find out why Boyce Thompson Arboretum inspires artists &amp; photographers to hike the trails.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Learn what what Plein Air is and the inspiration behind these events.</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Guests explain what Plein Air is and the inspiration behind creating these events. Also, learn about the upcoming art show and find out why Boyce Thompson Arboretum inspires artists &amp; photographers to hike the trails.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>6:15</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona, painting, Plein Air, outdoors, artistis, photographers, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, state park</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Riordan Christmas Tradition, December 15, 2007</title>

<description>Park Ranger Nikki Lober explains about the activities and musical performances scheduled for that day's events. Learn about the historic quilts on loan, and a brief history of the mansion.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Flagstaff Christmas event at Riordan Mansion</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Park Ranger Nikki Lober explains about the activities and musical performances scheduled for that day's events. Learn about the historic quilts on loan, and a brief history of the mansion.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>4:41</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona, Riordan Mansion, state park, Flagstaff, historic park, Christmas Traditions</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Veteran's Day Celebration, November 10-11, 2007</title>

<description>Park Manager Chris DeMille gives an interesting history lesson about the MacFarland State Historic Park courthouse in Arizona.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Hear about MacFarland State Historic Park courthouse.</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Park Manager Chris DeMille gives an interesting history lesson about the MacFarland State Historic Park courthouse in Arizona.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>5:51</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona, state parks, MacFarland, MacFarland State Park, courthouse, Arizona history, Veteran's Day</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Night Under the Stars, November 3, 2007</title>

<description>Elizabeth Enriquez discusses telescopes, the Lowell Observatory, red flashlights, fishing, and more!</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Stargazing at Alamo Lake State Park</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Elizabeth Enriquez discusses telescopes, the Lowell Observatory, red flashlights, fishing, and more!</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>4:43</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona, stargazing, telescopes, outdoor camping, Alamo Lake, state park</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Hike the Peak, October 27, 2007</title>

<description>Park Manager Rob Young talks about the activities that will happen on Hike the Peak day at Picacho Peak State Park.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Learn about the hike to peak of Piacho Peak.</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Park Manager Rob Young talks about the activities that will happen on Hike the Peak day at Picacho Peak State Park.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>4:10</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Arizona, state parks, Picacho Peak, desert, hiking, climbing, hiking tips, hiking information</itunes:keywords>

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<title>Anza Days, October 20-21, 2007</title>

<description>Learn about Captain Juan Batista de Anza II; what Anza Days celebrates and find out some of the activities available at this yearly event.</description>

<itunes:author>Arizona State Parks RAM</itunes:author>

<itunes:subtitle>Learn about Anza Days at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park</itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:summary>Learn about Captain Juan Batista de Anza II; what Anza Days celebrates and find out some of the activities available at this yearly event.</itunes:summary>

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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:00:00 MST</pubDate>

<itunes:duration>4:07</itunes:duration>

<itunes:keywords>Tuscon, Anza Days, Tubac, state park, Arizona, cultural festival</itunes:keywords>

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