OUTDOORS

GOLD CANYON ATV RENTAL

OFF ROAD RENTALS Gold Canyon ATV Rental 1393 E. Queen Valley Drive, Queen Valley 770 S. Pinal Parkway Avenue, Florence 480.426.9611 goldcanyonatvrentals.com

Gold Canyon ATV Rental is “Arizona’s exclusive East Valley off-road rental company.” With two locations, the company offers drive-off-the-lot trail access. Call for guided or unguided trail ride. Full- and half-day rates available.

Sedona Off-Road Center 145 W. State Route 89A, Sedona 928.284.4735 sedonaoffroadcenter.com

With the biggest selection of off-road vehicles and quad rentals in Sedona, Off-Road Center provides everything you need to create your own tour.

INDOOR CLIMBING Phoenix Rock Gym 1353 E. University Drive, Tempe 480.921.8322 phoenixrockgym.com

Learn how to climb at one of the region’s best indoor climbing facilities.

Arizona On the Rocks 16447 N. 91st Street, Scottsdale 480.502.9777 azontherocks.com

Come visit Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Also features yoga workouts.

OFF-ROAD TOURS A Day in the West Jeep Tours 2900 W. State Route 89A, Sedona 928.282.4320 adayinthewest.com

Adventure and extreme outdoor fun in the Sedona Red Rocks — explore Sedona’s rich movie history, panoramic views and countless photo opportunities.

Desert Dog Off-Road Adventures 17212 E. Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills, 480.837.3966 azadventures.com

Desert Dog offers four off-road packages.

Earth Wisdom Jeep Tours 2900 W. State Route 89A, Sedona 928.282.4714 earthwisdomtours.com

Learn the facts, feelings and fallacies of Sedona’s vortex power spots, explore breathtaking scenic vistas punctuated by frequent narratives by experienced guides.

Great Ventures Tours 2481 AZ-89A, Sedona 928.282.4451 greatventures.com

Explore the Grand Canyon in comfort. See the Navajo reservation, Wupatki Sinagua Indian Ruins, Sunset Crater and Volcanic Fields and more. Daytime and sunset tours available.

Pink Jeep Tours 204 N. State Route 89A, Sedona 1.800.873.3662 pinkadventuretours.com

Pink Jeep Tours will take you deep into the Red Rock country of Sedona.

Red Rock Western Jeep Tours 2900 W. State Route 89A, Sedona 928.282.6667 redrockjeep.com

Entertaining Western guides take guests into the best of Sedona’s Red Rock back country, from rock-crawling adventures to easy, around-the-town sightseeing.

Redstone Tours Sedona 928.203.0396 redstonetours.com

Experience the Grand Canyon with knowledgeable guides. Tours available for Hopi Lands, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon Railway and Colorado River Rafting.

HIKING STATEWIDE Arizona State Parks azstateparks.com

Arizona is home to 31 state parks and boasts some of the most beautiful, diverse natural scenery on earth, including rugged mountains, painted deserts and breathtaking caves.

PHOENIX Camelback Mountain Summit Trail, 4925 E. McDonald Drive 602.262.7901 phoenix.gov/parks

One of the nation’s top hiking destinations attracts visitors from around the world.

Piestewa Peak Summit Trail Various entry points 602.262.7901 phoenix.gov/parks

Surrounding the base of 2,608-foot Piestewa Peak, the Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area, and Dreamy Draw Recreation Area are gateways into diverse desert landscapes that offer everything from fantastic views to secluded valleys.

SCOTTSDALE McDowell Mountain North Trail 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Drive, Fort McDowell 480.471.0173 maricopacountyparks.net

An easy hike that takes wanderers into the Sonoran Desert.

TEMPE “A” Mountain Fifth Street at College Avenue, Tempe

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Valley via a paved trail and a series of stairways that lead to the peak.

CATALINA STATE PARK

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, 520.628.5798, azstateparks.com/catalina

With more than 5,500 acres to explore and 150 species of bird to see, there’s plenty of opportunities for fun.

Hummer Tours of Tucson 12200 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, 520.977.6615, hummertoursoftucson.com

Hummer Tours of Tucson provides guests with a fun and unique way to see and explore beautiful Southern Arizona.

Saguaro National Park Golden Gate Road, 520.733.5153, saguaronationalparks.com

Known for its preservation of the iconic Saguaro, visitors can traverse the park in their vehicle or on foot.

Kartchner Caverns State Park 2980 AZ-90, Benson, 520.586.4100, azstateparks.com

Located roughly 50 miles from Tucson, but worth the drive for those interested in seeing incredible underground cave formations.

Mount Lemmon Ski Resort 10300 E. Ski Run Road, Mount Lemmon, 520.576.1321, visitarizona.com

Over 40 miles north of Tucson, but a great way to get a break away from the desert heat. Snow and skiing are part of the fun.

Santa Cruz River Park Santa Cruz River Park, Tucson, 520.724.5000, pima.gov

Located in Downtown Tucson, this easily accessible park is one disc golfers and bike riders will want to visit.

Trail Dust Offroad Tours Inc. 1665 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson, 520.747.0323, traildustoffroadtoursinc.com

Various tours available, but, in general, guests enjoy the scenic trails of the Sonoran Desert. They’ll see giant saguaro, cholla and prickly pear cacti, mountain backdrops and, when in season, spectacular desert wildflowers.

Tucson Mountain Park West Gates Pass Road, pima.gov

Activities include hiking, ride horses, horseback riding and archery.

Prehistoric Preschool

Children ages 4 and 5 years old

Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 8am to 12pm Fun for the whole COST: $15.00 per class or $12.50 per class for members. Family overnight at the museum family with dinosaurs that roar and so much more.

Friday, June 22

6pm to 9am Saturday morningPLAN YOUR VISIT AT COST: $45 per person or $35 for members AZMNH.ORG Dino discovery camp

Children ages 6-10 years old

July 9-13 Mon.-Fri. 8am-12pm

COST: 5 day session: $165 or $135 for members

53 N. Macdonald St. | PO Box 1466 Mesa, Arizona 85201-1466 480.644.2230 | www.azmnh.org