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Open House and Tour at Shoofly Village Interpretive Site

Shoofly Indian Ruins, 1-5 Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

We're asking folks to register because we'll be bringing snacks and drinks and want to be sure to have enough. Join us on Saturday, October 29th at Shoofly Village for an open house from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Retired U.S. Forest Service archaeologist Scott Wood will be leading tours of the site and sharing insight [...]

Paleo Site Monument Fieldtrip for ECO Program Families and Friends

Paleo Site Monument, AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541, USA

Over 300 million years ago, Payson and the surrounding area was completely underwater. Limestone deposits from that era still remain, and in them are millions of fossilized seashells, coral, and aquatic creatures. Known as The Paleo Site, this incredible place is frozen in a time before dinosaurs walked the earth. Admission is completely free – [...]

Geology, Gold, and Streams Walk (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N Spur Cross Rd, Cave Creek, United States

Learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Cross region on an easy two-mile walk with nationally known earth science author and park docent Thomas McGuire. Visit an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock, and a Hohokam rock art site along Cottonwood Wash. Bring plenty of water and your natural curiosity. No dogs on this hike. [...]

Waterfall Canyon History Hike

Join park volunteer Chris Reed on this easy two mile hike to discover the hidden treasures of the Waterfall Trail. Join park volunteer Chris Reed on this easy 2 mile hike up the Waterfall Trail and step back in time to see the hidden treasures along this partially barrier-free interpretive trail. See ancient Hohokam petroglyphs [...]

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