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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Website: http://www.nps.gov/cagr/ Address: 1100 Ruins Drive, Coolidge, Arizona 85228 Phone: 520-723-3172 Hours: Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except Christmas Day Entrance Fees: $3.00 per person, Children ages 16 and under are admitted FREE. Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden Access Passport cards are honored. Overview: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is a unique structure built by the Hohokam Indians in the 14th century. e Big House stands an impressive four story building. e ruin is 40 feet by 60 feet at the base and some of the walls are more than 3-feet thick. It is located in Coolidge but only 15 miles from Casa Grande. e visitor center has a lot of information available about the Hohokam people. e Casa Grande Ruins were the first archeological site to be protected as a National Monument in the United States in 1982. Information found at: http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/casa_grande/national_monument.html; http://www.nps.gov/cagr/ Ak-Chin Home of the Ak-Chin Him-Dak museum Apache Junction Foothills of the Superstition Mountains/Lost Dutchman mine Arizona City 49 acre man-made lake for fishing and sailing Casa Grande Fantastic events and retail shopping in this fast-track city with small-town charm Coolidge Home of the historic Hohokam Casa Grande Ruins Eloy Home of Sky Dive Arizona Florence County seat; 6th oldest town in Arizona Gila River Indian Community Rich heritage of the Akimal O’odham (Pima) and Pee-Posh (Maricopa) Hayden Copper mining community; dramatic mountain and canyon scenery Kearny OHV/ATV campsites in the mountain foothills; 11 acre lake for fishing Mammoth Classic example of range and basin ecological system; noted for geological features Maricopa Home of e Duke at Rancho el Dorado golf course, a top “25 places to play golf ” Oracle Home of Acadia Ranch Museum, Oracle’s first post office Picacho/Picacho Peak Scene of the only civil war battle fought in Arizona. Queen Creek Historic sites include the ruins of a Butterfield Stage stop Red Rock Known for its unique, red-rock geologic formations Sacaton Site of tribal administration offices of the Gila River Indian Community San Manuel 12 miles from Biosphere 2; all types of desert flora Superior Home of the Bob Jones Museum (sixth governor of Arizona) Winkleman See Winkleman’s Historic Bridge, built in 1916, registered as a historical place Pinal County Communities Biosphere 2 Website: http:// www.b2science.org Address: 20 minutes north of Tucson, 90 minutes south of Phoenix. Turn on Biosphere Rd. from Hwy. 77 (Oracle Rd.) at mile marker 96.5 Phone: 520-838-6200 Hours: Open every day except anksgiving and Christmas. Reservations recommended for tour groups of 10 or more. Call for seasonal hours, rates, directions and additional information. Entrance Fees: Adults $20, Children ages 6-12 $13, Children ages 5 and under FREE. Additional discounts and group rates are also available. Please call for more information. Overview: Tour this renowned environmental research facility and see where science lives. Biosphere 2, under the management of e University of Arizona, is one of the world’s most unique facilities dedicated to the research and understanding of global scientific issues. Your Guided Tour of this 3.14-acre laboratory for controlled scientific studies includes the Biosphere 2 structure interior, movie theater, human habitat, climate change exhibit, and more. Self-guided tours are also available. Please call for tour times or visit www.b2science.org for further information. Canyon Lake – Steamboat Website: http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/ & http://www.dollysteamboat.com/ Address: 16802 N.E. Highway 88, Tortilla Flat, AZ 85219 Phone: Dolly Steamboat: 480-827-9144, Canyon Lake Marina: 480-288-9233 Hours: Nature Cruises depart Tuesday through Sunday at 12:00pm. Additional cruises may be scheduled. Entrance Fees: Nature Cruises are $18.00; Dinner Cruises are $51.95-$61.95 Overview: Dolly Steamboat has been offering cruises on Canyon Lake for over 20 years. Canyon Lake is made up of more than 28 miles of cactus speckled shoreline, amazing rock formations, and serene coves. A variety of wildlife inhabits the lake’s surroundings such as big horn sheep, deer and numerous species of birds. During the Dolly Steamboat tours, the captain will share with you the enchanting tales of the Superstition Mountains. Information found at: http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/index.htm http://www.dollysteamboat.com/ Goldfield Ghost Town Website: http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/ Address: 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd, Goldfield, AZ 85219 Phone: 480-983-0333 Hours: Daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saloon 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Entrance Fees: FREE Overview: Goldfield Ghost Town was first established around 1892 when the first gold-strike was discovered. In its glory days, the town supported about 4,000 people. e town consisted of three saloons, a boarding house, general store, blacksmith shop, brewery, meat market and a schoolhouse. Now Goldfield Ghost Town has a variety of attractions. Families can stroll down Main Street, explore the many shops and buildings, visit the Goldfield Superstition Museum, pan for gold, take a narrow gauge train ride, and witness an old west gunfight. Lodging and camping are also available. Sunday Service and Weddings are held at the Church on the Mount. Information found at: http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Website: http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/ harrahs-phoenix-ak-chin/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml Address: 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, AZ 85239 Phone: 480-802-5000 Overview: e Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is 40,000 square feet of gaming. ey have everything from slots, keno, poker, live dealer blackjack to bingo. Harrah’s Ak-Chin is more than just a casino. It is a full-scale resort destination. On the grounds, visitors have plenty to do. ere is shopping, a golf getaway, exotic pool, jacuzzi and Corkscrew’s swim bar. If you need a place to rest aſter playing, Harrah’s Ak-Chin has 144 luxurious guest rooms. ey also have a 5,000 square-foot ballroom for weddings or any other special occasion. Information found at: http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-phoenix-ak-chin/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml Lost Dutchman State Park Website: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/dutchman.html Address: 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona 85219 Phone: 480-982-4485 Hours: Daily from sunrise to 10:00 pm Entrance Fees: $5.00 per vehicle; Friday before Memorial Day through the Tuesday aſter Labor Day: $3.00 per vehicle; other fees available at http://www.pr.state.az.us/feeschedule.html Overview: Named aſter the fabled lost gold mine, Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert at an elevation of 2000 feet. e park offers a variety of hiking trails, nature trails, 35 regular campsites, picnic facilities, and special programs throughout the year. Mild winter climates and the close proximity to the Valley of the Sun make this an ideal destination. During the winter, daytime temperatures usually reach about 60°F; while the summer months can see temperatures soar above 100°F. McFarland State Park Website: http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/parkhtml/mcfarland.html Address: 24 W Ruggles St, Florence, AZ 85232 Phone: 520-868-5216 Hours: Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except Christmas Day Entrance Fees: Adults (Ages 14 and older) are $2.00, Children (Ages 13 and younger) are FREE Overview: McFarland Courthouse and museum provides visitors with a window into the past. e 1878 Territorial Courthouse represents a transition between Sonoran and Anglo-American architecture with a wood-shingled pitched roof surmounting traditional adobe brick walls. Like most buildings in Territorial Arizona, the original 1878 structure was constructed by hand using native materials. In 1963, the Pinal County Historical Society acquired and maintained the building as a museum. Today, the buildings and house exhibits depicting the history of the area include the Ernest McFarland Archives and World War II POW Camp. Picacho State Park Website: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/parkthml/picacho.html Address: PO Box 275 (I-10 Exit 219), Picacho, AZ 85241 Phone: 520-466-3183 Hours: Park is open: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Office hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (varies by season) Entrance Fees: Fee schedule - http://azstateparks.com/feeschedule.html Overview: 17th century, Jesuit priest Father Kino mentions Picacho Peak in records of his journeys. In 1775, the de Anza Expedition passed by the Peak and in 1846; the Mormon Battalion constructed a wagon road through Picacho Pass. e most significant Civil War skirmish in Arizona took place near Picacho Peak on April 15, 1862, when an advance detachment of Union forces from California attacked a Confederate scouting party. Visitors enjoy viewing exciting mock battles during the annual “Civil War in the Southwest” event. Also on display at the reenactment are recreated military camps and living history demonstrations. 85 campsites offering electric and non-electric sites plus several group camping areas. Saint Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery Website: http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org Address: 4784 N. St. Joseph’s Way, Florence, AZ 85232 Phone: 520-868-3188 Hours: Daily 10:30 am to 3:30 pm (All visitors are asked to stop at the bookstore upon arrival.) Entrance Fees: FREE Overview: Six monks arrived in the Sonoran desert in 1995 from Mount Athos, Greece. e monastery has now grown to 40 fathers. e monks at St. Anthony’s follow the “coenobitic” way, which means they all follow the same schedule under the discretion of the Abbot. e monastery consists of the main church, living quarters for the monks, the dining hall, guest facilities, vegetable garden, small vineyard, citrus orchards and olive grove. ere is also a complex arrangement of gardens, pathways and gazebos with Spanish fountains, which make the massive grounds an oasis in the desert. Guests respectfully are asked to dress accordingly. Visit the website for more details. Information found at: http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/VisitorInfo.htm http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/VisitorGuide.htm Tonto National Park Cliff Dwelling Website: http://www.nps.gov/tont/ Address: Highway 188, Roosevelt, AZ 85545 (near eodore Roosevelt Lake) Phone: 520-467-2241 Hours: Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm except Christmas Day; Lower Cliff Dwelling trail closes to uphill travel at 4:00 pm. Entrance Fees: $3.00 per person Overview: e Tonto Cliff Dwellings are a remnant of the Salado people. President Roosevelt protected the dwellings aſter the construction of the Roosevelt Dam began. e Tonto National Park consists of the Lower and Upper Cliff Dwellings. e Upper Cliff Dwellings are only open November to April and it is a 3-mile round trip hike. To get the Lower Cliff Dwelling, it is only a ½ mile trek. e park also has scheduled special activities like full moon hikes, off-site hikes and living history demonstrations. Information found at: http://www.nps.gov/tont/ Boyce ompson Arboretum Website: http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu/ Address: 37615 U.S. Highway 60, Superior, AZ 85273 Phone: 520-689-2723 Summer Hours: May through August the Arboretum is open daily from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm. Paid admissions are accepted until 2:00 pm and closes promptly at 3:00 pm. Winter Hours: September through April admission is taken daily from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (every day except Dec. 25) and it closes promptly at 5:00 pm. Entrance Fees: Adult Admission is $7.50, Children ages 5 to 12 are $3; Children ages under 5 are FREE Overview: Boyce ompson Arboretum State Park is the place to discover the intricate beauty and many faces of Arizona’s botanical life. e Arboretum is Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden, which was founded in the 1920s by mining magnate Col. William Boyce ompson. In 1917, ompson served as coleader of a Red Cross mercy mission to Russia where he came to understand the importance of plants as the ultimate source of mankind’s food, clothing, and shelter. Encompassing 323 acres, the Arboretum is the first purely botanical institution in the inter-mountain states. Oracle State Park Website: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/oracle.html Address: 3820 Wildlife Drive, Oracle, Arizona 85623 Phone: 520-896-2425 Hours: Daily 7:00 am to 5:00 pm except Christmas Day; House tours available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm Entrance Fees: $6.00 per vehicle; Friday before Memorial Day through the Tuesday aſter Labor Day: $5.00 per vehicle; other fees available at http://www.pr.state.az.us/feeschedule.html Overview: e Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education is located in the northeastern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains ranges from 3,500 to 4,500 feet in elevation, and the nearly 4,000-acre park consists of oak grassland, riparian woodland, and mesquite scrub habitats which contain a diversity of wildlife and plant species. Acting as a wildlife refuge and environmental learning center, the park’s educational programs present basic ecologic principles. Mankind has used the area since prehistoric times and this interaction between man and environment has played an important role in shaping the landscape seen today. Pinal County Visitor’s Center 1-800-557-4331 520-868-4331 Fax: 520-868-1099 Email: [email protected]

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Page 1: Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Pinal County ... Grande Ruins National Monument is a unique structure built by the Hohokam Indians in the Park14th century. The Big House stands

Casa Grande Ruins National MonumentWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/cagr/Address: 1100RuinsDrive,Coolidge,Arizona85228Phone: 520-723-3172Hours: Daily8:00amto5:00pmexceptChristmasDayEntrance Fees: $3.00perperson,Childrenages16andunder

areadmittedFREE.GoldenEagle,GoldenAge,andGoldenAccessPassportcardsarehonored.

Overview:CasaGrandeRuinsNational

MonumentisauniquestructurebuiltbytheHohokamIndiansinthe14thcentury.TheBigHousestandsanimpressivefourstorybuilding.Theruinis40feetby60feetatthebase

andsomeofthewallsaremorethan3-feetthick.ItislocatedinCoolidgebutonly15milesfromCasaGrande.ThevisitorcenterhasalotofinformationavailableabouttheHohokampeople.TheCasaGrandeRuinswerethe

firstarcheologicalsitetobeprotectedasaNationalMonumentintheUnitedStatesin1982.

Information found at:http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/casa_grande/national_monument.html; http://www.nps.gov/cagr/

Ak-Chin HomeoftheAk-ChinHim-Dakmuseum

Apache JunctionFoothillsoftheSuperstitionMountains/LostDutchmanmine

Arizona City49acreman-madelakeforfishingandsailing

Casa GrandeFantasticeventsandretailshoppinginthisfast-trackcitywithsmall-towncharm

CoolidgeHomeofthehistoricHohokamCasaGrandeRuins

EloyHomeofSkyDiveArizona

FlorenceCountyseat;6tholdesttowninArizona

Gila River Indian Community RichheritageoftheAkimalO’odham(Pima)andPee-Posh(Maricopa)

HaydenCopperminingcommunity;dramaticmountainandcanyonscenery

KearnyOHV/ATVcampsitesinthemountainfoothills;11acrelakeforfishing

MammothClassicexampleofrangeandbasinecologicalsystem;notedforgeologicalfeatures

MaricopaHomeofTheDukeatRanchoelDoradogolfcourse,atop“25placestoplaygolf ”

OracleHomeofAcadiaRanchMuseum,Oracle’sfirstpostoffice

Picacho/Picacho PeakSceneoftheonlycivilwarbattlefoughtinArizona.

Queen CreekHistoricsitesincludetheruinsofaButterfieldStagestop

Red RockKnownforitsunique,red-rockgeologicformations

SacatonSiteoftribaladministrationofficesoftheGilaRiverIndianCommunity

San Manuel12milesfromBiosphere2;alltypesofdesertflora

SuperiorHomeoftheBobJonesMuseum(sixthgovernorofArizona)

WinklemanSeeWinkleman’sHistoricBridge,builtin1916,registeredasahistoricalplace

Pinal County Communities

Biosphere 2Website: http:// www.b2science.orgAddress: 20minutesnorthofTucson,90minutessouth

ofPhoenix.TurnonBiosphereRd.fromHwy.77(OracleRd.)atmilemarker96.5

Phone: 520-838-6200Hours: OpeneverydayexceptThanksgivingand

Christmas.Reservationsrecommendedfortourgroupsof10ormore.Callforseasonalhours,rates,directionsandadditionalinformation.

Entrance Fees: Adults$20,Childrenages6-12$13,Childrenages5andunderFREE.Additionaldiscountsandgroupratesarealsoavailable.Pleasecallformoreinformation.

Overview:Tourthisrenownedenvironmental

researchfacilityandseewheresciencelives.Biosphere2,underthemanagementofTheUniversityofArizona,isoneoftheworld’smost

uniquefacilitiesdedicatedtotheresearchandunderstandingofglobalscientificissues.YourGuidedTourofthis3.14-acrelaboratoryforcontrolledscientificstudiesincludestheBiosphere2structureinterior,

movietheater,humanhabitat,climatechangeexhibit,andmore.Self-guidedtoursarealsoavailable.

Pleasecallfortourtimesorvisitwww.b2science.orgforfurtherinformation.

Canyon Lake – SteamboatWebsite: http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/

& http://www.dollysteamboat.com/Address: 16802N.E.Highway88,TortillaFlat,AZ85219Phone: DollySteamboat:480-827-9144,

CanyonLakeMarina:480-288-9233Hours: NatureCruisesdepartTuesdaythroughSunday

at12:00pm.Additionalcruisesmaybescheduled.Entrance Fees: NatureCruisesare$18.00;

DinnerCruisesare$51.95-$61.95Overview:

DollySteamboathasbeenofferingcruisesonCanyonLakeforover20years.CanyonLakeismadeupofmorethan28milesofcactusspeckledshoreline,amazingrockformations,andserenecoves.Avarietyofwildlifeinhabitsthelake’ssurroundingssuchasbighornsheep,deerandnumerousspeciesofbirds.DuringtheDollySteamboattours,thecaptainwillsharewithyoutheenchantingtalesoftheSuperstitionMountains.

Information found at: http://www.canyonlakemarina.com/index.htm http://www.dollysteamboat.com/

Goldfield Ghost Town Website: http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/Address: 4650N.MammothMineRd,

Goldfield,AZ85219Phone: 480-983-0333Hours: Daily10:00amto5:00pm,

Saloon10:00amto8:00pmEntrance Fees: FREEOverview:

GoldfieldGhostTownwasfirstestablishedaround1892whenthefirstgold-strikewasdiscovered.Initsglorydays,thetownsupportedabout4,000people.Thetown

consistedofthreesaloons,aboardinghouse,generalstore,blacksmithshop,brewery,meatmarketandaschoolhouse.NowGoldfieldGhostTownhasavarietyofattractions.FamiliescanstrolldownMainStreet,explorethemanyshopsandbuildings,visittheGoldfield

SuperstitionMuseum,panforgold,takeanarrowgaugetrainride,andwitnessanoldwestgunfight.Lodgingandcampingarealsoavailable.SundayServiceandWeddingsareheldattheChurchontheMount.

Information found at:http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com/

Harrah’s Ak-Chin CasinoWebsite: http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/

harrahs-phoenix-ak-chin/hotel-casino/property-home.shtmlAddress: 15406MaricopaRoad,Maricopa,AZ85239Phone: 480-802-5000Overview:

TheHarrah’sAk-ChinCasinois40,000squarefeetofgaming.Theyhaveeverythingfromslots,keno,poker,live

dealerblackjacktobingo.Harrah’sAk-Chinismorethanjustacasino.Itisafull-scaleresortdestination.Onthegrounds,visitorshaveplentytodo.Thereisshopping,agolfgetaway,exoticpool,jacuzziandCorkscrew’sswimbar.If

youneedaplacetorestafterplaying,Harrah’sAk-Chinhas144luxuriousguestrooms.Theyalsohavea5,000square-footballroomforweddingsoranyotherspecialoccasion.

Information found at:http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/harrahs-phoenix-ak-chin/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml

Lost Dutchman State ParkWebsite: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/dutchman.htmlAddress: 6109N.ApacheTrail,

ApacheJunction,Arizona85219Phone: 480-982-4485Hours: Dailyfromsunriseto10:00pmEntrance Fees: $5.00pervehicle;FridaybeforeMemorialDay

throughtheTuesdayafterLaborDay:$3.00pervehicle;otherfeesavailableat

http://www.pr.state.az.us/feeschedule.htmlOverview:

Namedafterthefabledlostgoldmine,LostDutchmanStateParkislocatedintheSonoranDesertatanelevationof2000feet.Theparkoffersavarietyofhikingtrails,naturetrails,35regularcampsites,picnicfacilities,andspecialprogramsthroughouttheyear.MildwinterclimatesandthecloseproximitytotheValleyoftheSunmakethisanidealdestination.Duringthewinter,

daytimetemperaturesusuallyreachabout60°F;whilethesummermonthscanseetemperaturessoarabove100°F.

McFarland State ParkWebsite: http://www.azstateparks.com/Parks/parkhtml/mcfarland.htmlAddress: 24WRugglesSt,Florence,AZ85232Phone: 520-868-5216Hours: Daily8:00amto5:00pm

exceptChristmasDayEntrance Fees: Adults(Ages14andolder)are$2.00,Children

(Ages13andyounger)areFREEOverview:

McFarlandCourthouseandmuseumprovidesvisitorswithawindowintothepast.The1878TerritorialCourthouserepresentsatransitionbetweenSonoranandAnglo-Americanarchitecturewithawood-shingledpitchedroofsurmountingtraditionaladobebrickwalls.LikemostbuildingsinTerritorialArizona,theoriginal1878structurewasconstructedbyhandusingnativematerials.In1963,thePinalCountyHistoricalSocietyacquiredandmaintainedthebuildingasamuseum.Today,thebuildingsandhouseexhibitsdepictingthehistoryoftheareaincludetheErnestMcFarlandArchivesandWorldWarIIPOWCamp.

Picacho State ParkWebsite: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/parkthml/picacho.htmlAddress: POBox275(I-10Exit219),

Picacho,AZ85241Phone: 520-466-3183Hours: Parkisopen:8:00amto10:00pm

Officehours:8:00amto5:00pm(variesbyseason)Entrance Fees: Feeschedule-http://azstateparks.com/feeschedule.htmlOverview:

17thcentury,JesuitpriestFatherKinomentionsPicachoPeakinrecordsofhisjourneys.In1775,thedeAnzaExpeditionpassedbythePeakandin1846;theMormonBattalionconstructedawagonroadthroughPicachoPass.ThemostsignificantCivilWarskirmishinArizonatookplacenearPicachoPeakonApril15,1862,whenanadvancedetachmentofUnionforcesfromCaliforniaattackedaConfederatescoutingparty.Visitorsenjoyviewingexcitingmockbattlesduringtheannual“CivilWarintheSouthwest”event.Alsoondisplayatthereenactmentarerecreated

militarycampsandlivinghistorydemonstrations.85campsitesofferingelectricandnon-electricsitesplusseveralgroupcampingareas.

Saint Anthony’s Greek Orthodox MonasteryWebsite: http://www.stanthonysmonastery.orgAddress: 4784N.St.Joseph’sWay,

Florence,AZ85232Phone: 520-868-3188Hours: Daily10:30amto3:30pm(Allvisitorsare

askedtostopatthebookstoreuponarrival.)Entrance Fees: FREEOverview:

SixmonksarrivedintheSonorandesertin1995fromMountAthos,Greece.Themonasteryhasnowgrownto40fathers.ThemonksatSt.Anthony’sfollowthe“coenobitic”way,whichmeanstheyallfollowthesamescheduleunderthediscretionofthe

Abbot.Themonasteryconsistsofthemainchurch,livingquartersforthemonks,thedininghall,guestfacilities,vegetablegarden,smallvineyard,citrusorchardsandolivegrove.Thereisalsoacomplexarrangementofgardens,

pathwaysandgazeboswithSpanishfountains,whichmakethemassivegroundsanoasisinthedesert.Guestsrespectfullyareaskedtodressaccordingly.Visitthewebsiteformoredetails.

Information found at:http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/VisitorInfo.htm http://www.stanthonysmonastery.org/VisitorGuide.htm

Tonto National Park Cliff DwellingWebsite: http://www.nps.gov/tont/Address: Highway188,Roosevelt,AZ85545

(nearTheodoreRooseveltLake)Phone: 520-467-2241Hours: Daily8:00amto5:00pmexceptChristmasDay;

LowerCliffDwellingtrailclosestouphilltravelat4:00pm.

Entrance Fees: $3.00perpersonOverview:

TheTontoCliffDwellingsarearemnantoftheSaladopeople.PresidentRooseveltprotectedthedwellingsaftertheconstructionoftheRooseveltDambegan.TheTontoNationalParkconsistsoftheLowerandUpperCliffDwellings.TheUpperCliffDwellingsareonlyopenNovembertoAprilanditisa3-mileroundtriphike.TogettheLowerCliffDwelling,itisonlya½miletrek.Theparkalsohasscheduledspecialactivitieslikefullmoonhikes,off-sitehikesandlivinghistorydemonstrations.

Information found at:http://www.nps.gov/tont/

Boyce Thompson ArboretumWebsite: http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu/Address: 37615U.S.Highway60,Superior,AZ85273Phone: 520-689-2723Summer Hours:MaythroughAugusttheArboretumis

opendailyfrom6:00amuntil3:00pm.Paidadmissionsareaccepteduntil2:00pmandclosespromptlyat3:00pm.

Winter Hours: SeptemberthroughApriladmissionistakendailyfrom8:00amto4:00pm(everydayexceptDec.25)anditclosespromptlyat5:00pm.

Entrance Fees: AdultAdmissionis$7.50,Childrenages5to12are$3;Childrenagesunder5areFREE

Overview:BoyceThompsonArboretumStateParkistheplaceto

discovertheintricatebeautyandmanyfacesofArizona’sbotanicallife.TheArboretumisArizona’soldestandlargestbotanicalgarden,whichwasfoundedinthe1920sbyminingmagnateCol.WilliamBoyceThompson.In1917,ThompsonservedascoleaderofaRedCrossmercymissiontoRussiawherehecametounderstandtheimportanceofplantsastheultimatesourceofmankind’sfood,clothing,andshelter.Encompassing323acres,theArboretumisthefirstpurelybotanicalinstitutionintheinter-mountainstates.

Oracle State ParkWebsite: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/oracle.htmlAddress: 3820WildlifeDrive,Oracle,Arizona85623Phone: 520-896-2425Hours: Daily7:00amto5:00pmexceptChristmas

Day;HousetoursavailableonSaturdaysandSundaysat10:00amand2:00pm

Entrance Fees: $6.00pervehicle;FridaybeforeMemorialDaythroughtheTuesdayafterLaborDay:$5.00pervehicle;otherfeesavailableat

http://www.pr.state.az.us/feeschedule.htmlOverview:

TheOracleStateParkCenterforEnvironmentalEducationislocatedinthenortheasternfoothillsoftheSantaCatalinaMountainsrangesfrom3,500to4,500feetinelevation,andthenearly4,000-acreparkconsistsofoakgrassland,riparianwoodland,andmesquitescrubhabitatswhichcontainadiversityofwildlifeandplantspecies.Actingasawildliferefugeandenvironmentallearningcenter,thepark’seducationalprogramspresentbasicecologicprinciples.Mankindhasusedtheareasinceprehistorictimesandthisinteractionbetweenmanandenvironmenthasplayedanimportantroleinshapingthelandscapeseentoday.

Pinal County Visitor’s Center1-800-557-4331520-868-4331

Fax:520-868-1099Email:[email protected]

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Sites Ruins

GameMastery - Ruins (Ruínas)

Bears Ears National Monument - Bureau of Land … Wash Ruins Dalton Spring Buckboard Devils Canyon Aspen Flat Red Ledges Foy Lake Shay Ridge Windwhistle South Six Shooter 6154’ North

“A Monument to Native Civilization”: Byron …...“A Monument to Native Civilization”: Byron Cummings' Still-Unfolding Vision for Kinishba Ruins John R. Welch Journal of the

Creating Carbon-negative Building Products from Local ......Feb 14, 2013  · Casa Grande . National Monument . Ruins of a village . built after Snaketown . around 1300 AD . Pueblo

Building on Ruins

eprints.whiterose.ac.uk · Web viewThe ruins thus simultaneously record London’s past glory and serve as a monument to the various transformations – political and social – that

Pirannesi's Double Ruins

Conservation of Ruins

THE RUINS OF EMPIRE: British Responses to Ruins in