Learn how powerful geological forces shaped the Verde Valley and laid the foundation for Jerome's rugged landscape and rich mining history. Perfect for history lovers, rock hounds and curious minds of all ages!

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Flash Fright Night Tour Open Call  for Ghosts, Guides and Otherworldly Historic Roles

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Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946.

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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 include geology, wildlife, history, archaeology, and plant life.

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Join presenters Ivan Pacheco and Peter Runge to trace Route 66’s evolution from a rugged transportation corridor to an enduring cultural icon, highlighting the communities, businesses, and landscapes that defined travel across northern Arizona. The presentation will be free thanks to Riordan Action Network. Registration is required.

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Join us at Red Rock State Park for guided bird walks! Learn about Sedona's diverse and beautiful bird species while taking a stroll through this gorgeous park with a veteran bird enthusiast.

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Ranger Nik will be at the Adair Amphitheater every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Stop by to learn about the park, wildlife and the natural world and other wonders. fascinating fo

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Explore the park's diverse plants, wildlife, and ecosystems while learning about the natural history and unique features of the area.

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Experience one of the year's most impressive celestial events at Oracle State Park as the moon passes through Earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse!

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Join a U.S. Forest Service ranger for a walk at Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area! Learn about the park and spot birds and wildlife along the way.

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Enjoy a rare opportunity to take in the sunset and moonrise from an overlook at Red Rock State Park! Learn about Sedona and the surrounding area with a knowledgeable guide. Registration is required.

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Join volunteer Hal Hatfield on a historical walking tour of Jerome State Historic Park: July 17, 24 and 31 and August 7, 21 and 28

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Birding Meet-Up at Ranch House Patio at Oracle State Park. Stop by the patio at the historic Kannally Ranch House and talk to one of our knowledgeable volunteers, then enjoy the dozens of bird species that frequent the park and patio.

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Learn about the bats that fly about Jerome, emerging from the caves and old mine shafts of the Black Hills. Registration is required.

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Ponderosa are more than just a trees, they affect every aspect of White Mountain habitats. What is a ponderosa pine? Why does the Southwest have the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world?

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Ever wondered if you could have Ocean Front Property in the White Mountains? Come and learn about Fool Hollow's connections to the coast.

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Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? Monsoon Magic is an interactive nature exhibit where you’ll learn about the wildlife and meteorology of the southwest’s rainy season.

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A fast-paced, sometimes humorous overview of the history of people in the Middle Verde Valley, from the earliest Paleoindians until the town of Jerome was incorporated in 1899.

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An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting.

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Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.

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Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a nighttime walk in the park to learn about bats! Guests will see and hear bats interacting within their natural environment while learning about the diversity of these awesome flying mammals. Registration required.

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Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!

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Arizona Family Campout weekends are designed for families with kids that have little or no experience camping. Join us at Homolovi State Park, where we will be camping for the first time with the program!

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Listen for birds, learn their common sounds, and grow familiar with your local birdlife. All skill levels are welcome!

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Celebrate Arizona’s vibrant music scene with a breathtaking view of the mountains! Please bring a chair, and feel free to bring food, drinks, and your best dance moves.

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Join us on the first Sunday of every month for a guided nature walk.

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Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park. Bring your sense of wonder!

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An activity table will be set up in the visitor center with information and activities for girls to earn their Riordan Mansion patch. Activities are included with park entrance fee.

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Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars. Enjoy astronomy presentations featuring special guests with telescope viewing to follow. Bring your sense of wonder to the only Arizona state park with a permanent observatory!

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Step into 1904 and have tea on the veranda, just as the Riordans did at the beginning of the last century. This event is brought to you by Riordan Action Network and Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society.

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Join us for a special evening of stargazing at Oracle State Park, an official International Dark Sky Park!

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Come out for a night event to witness and learn about the local bats at the park.

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Join the Fort Verde Interpretive Association and take a step back in time and see what life was like as  soldier here at the Fort.

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Riordan Mansion is proud to offer this Bat Conservation International-guided Bat Presentation and Walk. Kathleen Slocum will share the fascinating story of bats in Arizona, followed by a walk on the Riordan Mansion grounds. Registration required.

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Join us for an evening of wine and beer tastings, live music, gourmet food, and a charity auction. This event will raise funds to benefit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Tickets required.

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This special lecture for the Flagstaff Festival of Science is presented by historian Roy May. Roy will tell the story of the 1889 C. Hart Merriam expedition, its origin, and importance. Merriam developed the Life Zone concept as a means of describing areas with similar plant and animal communities, which helped shape the founding principles of ecology. Registration required.

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The presentation will include a brief history of the Verde River, the establishment of the mines at Jerome, the geology of the ores, and the social and environmental impacts of the smelters once they were located on the valley floor.

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Fall is on its way, and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons at Slide Rock State Park! Join us for the annual Fall Festival. Colored leaves, red rocks, and cooler temperatures will have the whole family enjoying the transition to autumn!

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Join a ranger lead hike at the Homolovi II Ancestral Hopi Pueblo. Guests will see the outline of five domestic rooms and a reconstructed ceremonial structure (kiva). The petroglyphs are located below the mesa.

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Join a Ranger for a tour of one the park's archaeological sites that is normally closed to the public. Registration is required for this event. This pueblo consisted of approximately 200 stone masonry rooms built in a stepwise fashion down the sides of a small butte on the west bank of the Little Colorado River.  It was occupied for a short time in the mid 1200s.

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Fort Verde Days serves as the Town of Camp Verde's annual homecoming and celebrates the military post around which the town grew. There will be flag-raising and lowering ceremonies, artillery demonstrations, living history presentations with re-enactors, Dutch oven cooking demonstrations, and military drills.

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Enjoy a hike along ancient trails with a Park Ranger.

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Join us for a captivating film screening during Tombstone's Helldorado Days! We invite you to experience "According to Kate," a poignant short film that sheds light on the life of one of the American West's most misunderstood women, Big Nose Kate. This film is recommended for ages 14 and up and promises to be an unforgettable exploration of history. Registration required.

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Textile production at Homolovi : A review of the cultural significance and technical introduction to weaving

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Join park rangers, partners and vendors for this day long celebration of our flying friends!

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A Haunting at the Fort- Let’s get spooky! This ghostly lantern lit walk will give you a chance to get a glimpse of the fort after hours, hear some ghost stories, and visit with those who still call the fort home…even after 150 years.

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Take a guide walk with a Ranger to the Homolovi II pueblo. Homolovi II is the largest of the seven villages that comprise the Homolovi settlements.

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Come out and enjoy the night skies at Red Rock State Park with the Astronomers of Verde Valley. The Star Party begins with an introductory presentation on the celestial happenings in the night sky, followed by star viewing through some high-powered telescopes. Registration required.

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Alamo Lake offers some of the best conditions for stargazing. Join us to view the night sky through professional telescopes.

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Save the date for Volkswagens in the Canyon

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Join us for a collaborative clean up event with many of the organizations who care for Oak Creek and surrounding lands. Keeping Oak Creek clean takes all of us!

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Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail! This is an Outdoors250 event.

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Learn about the life of a Civil War soldier! Enjoy food from Calvin's Still Smokin BBQ, a Ranger talk, and weapons demonstration! - CANCELED

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We are partnering with Pinal County Animal Care and Control to help get shelter dogs out on the trail! Join us to walk dogs along the Nature Loop at the park.

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Join us for an all day Christmas celebration- Fort Verde Style!

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Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.

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Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike. Explore the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. This is an Outdoors250 event.

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