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Wednesday & Thursday, May 10-11, 2023
Please reserve by April 19

Canyon de Chelly, an amazing landscape of 800-foot tall red cliffs, includes spectacular cliff dwellings and mystical rock art. The canyon sustains a living community of Navajo people connected with the beautiful landscape and its great historical and spiritual significance. Take a 4x4 tour up the canyon with Navajo guides. Enjoy lunch in the Petrified Forest and visit the historic Hubbell Trading Post in Ganado. The colors within the canyon are sure to delight! Activity Rating: 1-2
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
$640 per person double occupancy/$100 single occupancy supplement - Tuition includes transportation, lodging, meals, field instruction, driving tour of the canyon, permits and admission fees. Departs at 7AM from Prescott Campus. *Prescott Valley and Camp Verde pickup available.
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Friday, May 5, 2023

 Reserve by April 21.
The history of the region’s historic gold mines comes to life! Travel along the winding roads beside the old railroads of the Bradshaw’s and the railroad switchbacks that pass the historic mines dotting the surrounding hillsides. Enjoy the magnificent views as you top out at the summit. A visit to the Crown King General Store transports you back in time. Driving on bumpy roads. Activity Rating: 1.
Instructor Chris Wuehrmann
$165 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023 

Reserve by May 3

Near the northern edge of the great field of volcanos that surrounds Williams and Flagstaff is an otherwise average cinder cone, about 1,000 feet tall, called Red Mountain. What makes this little mountain unique is how erosion has carved a spectacular amphitheater out of the heart of this extinct volcano, creating a magical landscape of cliffs, spires, and little slot canyons. While talking about the history and dynamics of the San Francisco Volcano Field, and the local ecosystems, we will hike into the heart of Red Mountain, enjoying our lunch inside the volcano, Inside Red Mountain there’s some optional off-trail exploring. After our main hike, we’ll travel back roads south to Parks, then west on Historic Route 66 to Keyhole Sink, hiking into this unusual feature with petroglyphs and a seasonal waterfall. Hiking distance is about 4.5 miles, mostly on well-maintained trail; at elevations about 7,000 feet. Activity Rating: Level 3.

Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann

$175 per person - Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus. *Chino valley pickup available.

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Friday, May 19, 2023
Reserve by May 5.

This road trip takes Williamson Valley Road all the way to Seligman with a return via Ash Fork and Highway 89. We’ll visit the areas of many early historic sites, including the town sites of Simmons and Walnut Creek. On the return from Ash Fork we’ll stop at the old Little Hell Canyon stage stop and a mysterious and unique signpost from the earliest days of air travel in the county. Along the way we’ll discuss the geology and natural history and many aspects of the human history of the area. There will be a few short walks of up to a quarter mile, but no serious hiking. Activity Rating: 2

Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann

$165 per person - Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Please reserve by April 19.

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Please reserve by May 25.
Step back in time with a visit to Chevelon Canyon on Rock Art Ranch, home to sone of the finest ancient petroglyphs in the world on a privately-owned ranch. Visit the cowboy museum and working ranch to learn about ranching history, the Hashknife Cattle Company and military and Indian activity in the area. Take a short, steep hike into Chevelon Canyon to tour the multiple petroglyph panels. Visit La Posada, the beautifully restored Fred Harvey Hotel in Winslow, and dinner (on your own) at the award-winning Turquoise Room. Activity Rating: 2.
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
$200 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus.*Chino Valley pickup available
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Please reserve by April 19.

Thursday, June 8, 2023
Please reserve by May 25.
Step back in time with a visit to Chevelon Canyon on Rock Art Ranch, home to sone of the finest ancient petroglyphs in the world on a privately-owned ranch. Visit the cowboy museum and working ranch to learn about ranching history, the Hashknife Cattle Company and military and Indian activity in the area. Take a short, steep hike into Chevelon Canyon to tour the multiple petroglyph panels. Visit La Posada, the beautifully restored Fred Harvey Hotel in Winslow, and dinner (on your own) at the award-winning Turquoise Room. Activity Rating: 2.
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
$200 per person - Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus.*Chino Valley pickup available
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.