Romero Site Interpretive Hike
2026-11-02 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | Catalina State Park, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, 85737, United States
Join local guides for a tour of the Romero site and walk through 1000-years of indigenous Hohokam history in 90-minutes! Learn about the area’s ranching history and how the Hohokam made a living in the desert. Note: This trail has stairs and crosses a seasonal stream; be prepared to walk in ankle-deep water. No restrooms on-site. Meet at the Romero Ruins Ramada.
Limited to 20 people: First Come, First Served
There is no cost to this program, but park entrance fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass.

Observe and speak with a Paleontologist at work!
2026-11-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Petrified Forest National Park Visitor Center, 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest, AZ, 86028, United States
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with scientists via a two-way, hands-free speaker.
