Guided Bird Walk (Registration Required, Limit 10 Participants) – Animals – Events
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by enjoying the outdoors with Ranger Eric on a guided Bird Walk to learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species […]
National Take a Hike Day Hike! (Registration Required, Limit 20 Participants) – Health and Fitness – Events
Get your heart pumping with a morning Fitness Hike on National Take a Hike Day with Ranger Derik as you explore the White Tank Mountains and enjoy views of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix Valley. **Hike rated Strenuous** Click program title for more details. This hike is strenuous, steep and rated […]
National Take a Hike Day Hike! – Health and Fitness – Events
Join Ranger Nikki on National Take a Hike Day for an easy to moderate hike to enjoy the outdoors and learn about our fascinating Sonoran Desert. Click program title for more details. Enjoy the physical and mental benefits of exploring the great outdoors on this special day! Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to […]
Special interests spend big to influence L.A. legislative races

The California State Legislature is poised to welcome its largest freshman class in more than a decade, and special interests are looking to decide which freshman voters will be sent to Sacramento in November’s election against Democrats. He is spending millions of dollars on Democratic campaigns. The independence movement, funded by big tech companies, labor […]
Scottsdale Unified OKs plan to cover costs while Maricopa County recovers homeowners refunds

The Scottsdale Unified School District Board of Supervisors approved a plan to balance the budget despite Maricopa County taking back nearly $24 million from the district. A recent class action ruling means certain homeowners in Maricopa County may be owed refunds from special taxing districts throughout the county. The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office estimates that […]
Half of voters polled favor Measure A sales tax for homeless services

In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, prospective voters in Los Angeles County are being told that a measure that would double the county’s one-quarter homeless sales tax is closing in on the majority needed to pass. This was revealed in a new opinion poll. The poll, conducted by the University of California, […]
Shasta County faces another pivotal election — and more uncertainty over voting

Shasta County Supervisor Mary Rickert, a devoted Republican who owns a ranch and speaks proudly about gun ownership, is an unlikely progressive icon. But for some in this Northern California county, where the 72-year-old devout Catholic and grandmother has been confounded by conspiracy theories about voter fraud and other extremist ideologies for the past three […]
Archery 1 Second Session (Limit 10 participants. Registration required) – Outdoor Skills – Events
Join Ranger Derik to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Derik to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details. Website description: Join a certified Basic Archery […]
Christmas tree permit availability for Coconino County this year

While it feels like fall has just begun in the Valley, preparations for the holiday season have already begun up north. On Friday, the Coconino National Forest announced that Christmas tree permits will be available for purchase. online From 8am on November 14th According to the Coconino National Forest, tree permits will be sold on […]
Archery 1 First Session (Limit 10 participants Registration required) – Outdoor Skills – Events
Join Ranger Derik to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery in a safe and fun outdoor environment. Click program title for more details. Join a certified Basic Archery Instructor to learn the fundamentals of Target Archery, including range safety, proper form, confidence building and a focus on process over results. You will have […]