NPS/USFS Ranger Partnership Programs

Ranger Walks & Talks Event Calendar June 11-14, 2015 NPS/USFS Ranger Partnership   

 

Campground Programs
Bonito Campground, Friday, June 12 8:00-8:45 pm. That Stinks! Skunks in Nature. What should you do if you encounter a skunk in nature? Come to find out more about these animals so you can protect yourself and your pets and learn how to reduce the risk of getting skunked. At the campground amphitheater.  

 

Dairy Springs Campground, Saturday, June 13 3:00-3:45 pm. Seldom Seen. A guided walk with NPS ranger Robert Wallace about the mysterious things in nature that are typically overlooked but vital to understanding the natural world. No dogs please. Meet at campground amphitheater. 

 

Pine Grove Campground, Saturday, June 13 8:00-8:45 pm. The Ways and Whys of the Universe. Come join NPS ranger Robert Wallace at the amphitheater for a 45-minute chat and discover the wonders of our universe that have captivated people’s curiosities since the Stone Age.   

     
Ranger Walks, Hikes, & Events
 Thursday, June 11  9:00 am-12:00 pm. The Cursed Incline. Go about 7 miles south on Lake Mary Road and meet at the first gravel pullout ¼ mile past Lower Lake Mary Dam. Climb Flagstaff Lumber Company’s ill-fated railroad incline up Anderson Mesa with USFS interpretive rangers Steve and Lois Hirst. Hunt for the disappearing outhouse, hear about the fireman’s jump for his life, and see remnants of long gone logging operations atop the mesa. Difficulty: moderate with a 500-foot elevation gain. Bring water and snacks.  

 

 Friday, June 12  10:00-10:40 am. Bombastic Basalt. Life’s mysteries have the power to change lives. The eruption of Sunset Crater  Volcano certainly influenced the lives of past inhabitants and its powerful presence can still be a lesson for all.   Come experience the volcano’s raw beauty on this 40 minute ranger-led walk with Robert Wallace. Meet at the  Lava Flow Trail at 10:00 am.  

 

Saturday, June 13   9:00-11:00 am. Leroux Springs Walk. Easy 2 mile walk to Little and Big Leroux Springs led by Karen Malis-Clark and John Westerlund. We'll visit the history and observe the revival of the springs. Meet 1 mile up Snowbowl Road. 527-8238 for more info.  For further information and site directions visit our website at  http://www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/local-hikes-and-campground-programs.htm

These informative programs are presented through a partnership between the National Park Service (Flagstaff Area National Monuments) and the United States Forest Service (Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest). Canceled in the event of rain, lightning, fire, snow, or high winds. 

Arizona Snowbowl  Friday, June 12 through Monday, June 15  10:00 am-4:00 pm.  

 Enjoy Ranger Talks Atop the Scenic Chairlift Ride every Friday through Monday this summer.   The grandest view in the Southwest at 11,500 feet!