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Explore Prescott's natural wonders! Hike in a different location every day. Explore the flora and fauna of each unique ecosystem as a young naturalist. Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking shoes with socks, a hat, sunscreen, and water shoes. Each day bring a minimum of 2 quarts of water, a snack and snack lunch in a small backpack. Students will be dropped off at designated trail head each day and picked up by 1 pm at the designated pick up location:

Monday, 6/16/25: Watson Lake, Watson Woods Riparian Area and Peavine Trail - Drop off will be at the Peavine Trail parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and pick up at the parking lot at 1:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, 6/17/25: Lynx Creek Ruins Trail and South Lynx Lake - Drop off will be at the Lynx Creek Ruins Trail parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and pick up will be at the South entrance to Lynx Lake parking lot at 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 6/18/25: Upper and Lower Goldwater Lakes - Drop off and pick up will be at Upper Goldwater Lake parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Learn about one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - the Grand Canyon! We will focus on the life zones of the Grand Canyon and the geology, wildlife, vegetation, and prehistoric cultures. Hands-on activities will be featured, with special guest presentations. We will use the Yavapai College trail system as our living lab while learning about the grandest canyon in the world! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with socks, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring a minimum of 1 quart of water, healthy snacks and a small backpack.