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- Canyon de Chelly Overnight Adventure
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Item: EL093026
Tuition: $780.00
Days: W Th Dates: 9/30/2026 - 10/1/2026
Sessions: 2 Times: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 8
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Canyon de Chelly, an amazing other-worldly landscape of 800-foot tall red cliffs, includes spectacular cliff dwellings and mystical rock art from centuries in the past. The canyon was once home to the ancestral Hopi and today sustains a living community of Navajo (the Dine’) living in spiritual connection with this beautiful landscape. We’ll tour the canyon’s south rim, viewing its beauty from above, and also take a 4x4 tour into the canyon with Navajo guides who will share their stories with us. During our journey there and back, we’ll visit Petrified Forest, the Painted Desert, and historic Hubbell Trading Post as well as traveling paved back road across Navajo land (Dinetlah). A fair amount of walkng is included, some optional, but all on easy terrain.
Activity Rating: 1-2
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Reserve by 09/16/2026
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- Drive to Bottom of Grand Canyon
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Item: EL091926
Tuition: $230.00
Days: Sa Dates: 9/19/2026 - 9/19/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Kyle Short
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Follow Diamond Creek Road as it winds through Peach Springs Canyon – the only road access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Diamond Creek Road will take us down the canyon to the banks of the Colorado River. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy the views and learn about Hualapai history, cultures, and the geology and the natural history of the canyon. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with an optional walk the last mile to the Colorado River following a narrow canyon that crosses Diamond Creek. Includes driving on a bumpy and winding dirt road to the Colorado River. Activity Rating: 1-2.
-Tuition includes transportation, Hualapai permits, box lunch and field instruction. Departs at 7:30AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available.
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Reserve by 09/04/2026
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- Drive to Bottom of Grand Canyon
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Item: EL092626
Tuition: $230.00
Days: Sa Dates: 9/26/2026 - 9/26/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 3
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Follow Diamond Creek Road as it winds through Peach Springs Canyon – the only road access to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Diamond Creek Road will take us down the canyon to the banks of the Colorado River. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy the views and learn about Hualapai history, cultures, and the geology and the natural history of the canyon. You will enjoy a picnic lunch with an optional walk the last mile to the Colorado River following a narrow canyon that crosses Diamond Creek. Includes driving on a bumpy and winding dirt road to the Colorado River. Activity Rating: 1-2.
-Tuition includes transportation, Hualapai permits, box lunch and field instruction. Departs at 7:30AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available.
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Reserve by 09/11/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Bill Williams Mountain
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Item: EL061226
Tuition: $185.00
Days: F Dates: 6/12/2026 - 6/12/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North Carolina whose story will weave through the day. We will circle the mountain on the Bill Williams Loop Road starting at Devil Dog Lake just off I-40, then drive to the summit fire tower, enjoying distant views across much of northern Arizona. We’ll do some short walks, but no significant hiking, as we talk about the geology and ecology of the mountain. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife along the way. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available
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Reserve by: 05/29/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Bill Williams Mountain
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Item: EL081526
Tuition: $185.00
Days: Sa Dates: 8/15/2026 - 8/15/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
Download full itinerary.
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Bill Williams Mountain, visible to the north from most of the Prescott area, is the westernmost 9,000-foot peak in Arizona. The mountain is named for a preacher/guide/mountain man from North Carolina whose story will weave through the day. We will circle the mountain on the Bill Williams Loop Road starting at Devil Dog Lake just off I-40, then drive to the summit fire tower, enjoying distant views across much of northern Arizona. We’ll do some short walks, but no significant hiking, as we talk about the geology and ecology of the mountain. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife along the way. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Reserve by 07/30/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Crater Lake and Lava Tubes
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Item: EL060526
Tuition: $215.00
Days: M Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/15/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Northwest of Flagstaff is a little-known crater lake, surrounded by meadow and aspen groves, hidden inside a small volcanic cinder cone just east of the Kendricks Mountain Wilderness Area. Our day afield will focus heavily on the volcanic history of the San Francisco Volcano Field surrounding Flagstaff and Williams. We will drive up the access road to the ski area on San Francisco Peaks, hike into Crater Lake for lunch, then in the afternoon visit a lava tube (with optional exploration of the tube) south of Kendrick's Peak. We will also traverse some of old Route 66 on the way home. Total hiking distance for the day about two miles at elevations near 8,000 feet. Activity Rating: 3
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available
View Refund/Cancellation Policy
Reserve by: 05/29/2026
Trip has been rescheduled for June 15.
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- Explore Coconino County: Crater Lake and Lava Tubes
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Item: EL090226
Tuition: $215.00
Days: W Dates: 9/2/2026 - 9/2/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Northwest of Flagstaff is a little-known crater lake, surrounded by meadow and aspen groves, hidden inside a small volcanic cinder cone just east of the Kendricks Mountain Wilderness Area. Our day afield will focus heavily on the volcanic history of the San Francisco Volcano Field surrounding Flagstaff and Williams. We will drive up the access road to the ski area on San Francisco Peaks, hike into Crater Lake for lunch, then in the afternoon visit a lava tube (with optional exploration of the tube) south of Kendrick's Peak. We will also traverse some of old Route 66 on the way home. Total hiking distance for the day about two miles at elevations near 8,000 feet. Activity Rating: 3
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott Campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available
View Refund/Cancellation Policy
Reserve by 08/19/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Hike Red Mountain and Keyhole Sink
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Item: EL092326
Tuition: $200.00
Days: W Dates: 9/23/2026 - 9/23/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
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. 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; inside Red Mountain there’s some optional off-trail exploring. Activity Rating: Level 3.
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.
*Chino valley pickup available.
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Reserve by 09/09/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Sycamore Canyon Headwaters
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Item: EL082926
Tuition: $200.00
Days: Sa Dates: 8/29/2026 - 8/29/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Kyle Short
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Sycamore Canyon enters the Verde River near Clarkdale but begins in the vast Ponderosa Pine forest southeast of Williams. We will travel across to the canyon’s headwaters area from Drake, just north of Chino Valley, visiting JD Dam, Sycamore Point (with incredible views down the canyon), White Horse Lake, and Sycamore Falls, where the creek drops over a hundred feet into the beginnings of the canyon. Our journey will reach I-40 just east of Williams and we’ll return home. Along the way we’ll talk about the geology of the canyon and the varied ecosystems along the way. The trip will include about a mile of easy hiking. Activity Rating: 2
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch, and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available.
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Reserve by 08/13/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: The Land Between the Canyons
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Item: EL060326
Tuition: $200.00
Days: W Dates: 6/3/2026 - 6/3/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 6
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
North of Verde Valley is a little-visited plateau, surrounded on three sides by rugged wilderness areas. On the east is West Fork Wilderness and Oak Creek Canyon; on the west is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness; and on the south is Redrock/Secret Canyon Wilderness. We will explore this beautiful, forested landscape, culminating with utterly amazing views of the redrock country of Sedona, seen from above. Along the way we’ll talk about geology, including visiting a baby sinkhole, forest ecology and the logging railroads of the early 20th century. We’ll also talk about the handful of people who have lived out there, including Bear Howard, who literally made his living hunting bear, and the wild Casner Clan, who have multiple local landmarks named after them. Lots of short walks, but no serious hiking. Activity Rating: 2
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch, and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Register by 05/20/26
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- Explore Coconino County: The Land Between the Canyons
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Item: EL082626
Tuition: $200.00
Days: W Dates: 8/26/2026 - 8/26/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
North of Verde Valley is a little-visited plateau, surrounded on three sides by rugged wilderness areas. On the east is West Fork Wilderness and Oak Creek Canyon; on the west is Sycamore Canyon Wilderness; and on the south is Redrock/Secret Canyon Wilderness. We will explore this beautiful, forested landscape, culminating with utterly amazing views of the redrock country of Sedona, seen from above. Along the way we’ll talk about geology, including visiting a baby sinkhole, forest ecology and the logging railroads of the early 20th century. We’ll also talk about the handful of people who have lived out there, including Bear Howard, who literally made his living hunting bear, and the wild Casner Clan, who have multiple local landmarks named after them. Lots of short walks, but no serious hiking. Activity Rating: 2
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch, and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.
*Chino Valley pickup available.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Reserve by 08/12/2026
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- Explore Coconino County: Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater and Wupatki
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Item: EL052726
Tuition: $215.00
Days: W Dates: 5/27/2026 - 5/27/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
The ancient Sinagua culture, ancestral to the Hopi of Second Mesa, left their picturesque ruins scattered across the landscape east of Flagstaff. Their name comes from the earliest Spanish name for San Francisco Peaks, which they called Sierra Sinagua, meaning waterless peaks. We will visit ruin sites at Walnut Canyon National Monument and Wupatki National Monument, along with visiting the recent volcano of Sunset Crater, which erupted in 1066 A.D. and played a key role in the history of the Sinagua people. We will also visit a small unexcavated site along the way. Many short walks on mostly paved walkways. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch, admission fees, and field instruction. Departs 7AM from Prescott campus.
*Camp Verde pick up available.
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Register by: 05/13/26
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- Explore Yavapai County: Apple Creek Homesteads and Mine
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Item: EL060126
Tuition: $115.00
Days: M Dates: 6/1/2026 - 6/1/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 3
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Apple Creek (an informal name) is a tributary to the Hassayampa River east of Spruce Mountain and crossed by Senator Highway. Homesteaders and miners have both left their mark on this little drainage. During this half-day trip, we’ll hike up the creek (about a mile round trip - fairly easy informal trail) while we visit the old abandoned mine and both homesteads. There’s a standing cabin at one, and many blackberries and several apple trees. This time of year, we may find the apples in bloom, although ripe blackberries will have to wait for fall. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.
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Reserve by: 05/18/2026
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- Explore Yavapai County: Apple Creek Homesteads and Mine
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Item: EL092126
Tuition: $115.00
Days: M Dates: 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Apple Creek (an informal name) is a tributary to the Hassayampa River east of Spruce Mountain and crossed by Senator Highway. Homesteaders and miners have both left their mark on this little drainage. During this half-day trip, we’ll hike up the creek (about a mile round trip - fairly easy informal trail) while we visit the old abandoned mine and both homesteads. There’s a standing cabin at one, and many blackberries and several apple trees. This time of year, we may find the apples in bloom, although ripe blackberries will have to wait for fall. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Reserve by 09/07/2026
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- Explore Yavapai County: The Northern Bradshaws
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Item: EL073126
Tuition: $185.00
Days: F Dates: 7/31/2026 - 7/31/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
The Northern Bradshaw Mountains overlooking Prescott are the highest range in Yavapai County, peaking out near 8,000 feet. We’ll explore south through this region on the old Senator Highway as far as the site of the town of Goodwin, then head east to Mayer and return via Highway 69. Along the way we’ll visit old mining and homestead sites on Wolf Creek, explore the ruins of the Senator Mine, enjoy distant views from the Mt. Union Divide, and other historic and natural features. We’ll also pass though the burn area of the Goodwin fire of 2017 and talk about fire management and the role of fire in the natural ecosystem. The trip will include about two miles of moderate hiking. Expect driving on bumpy, winding roads. Activity Rating: 2
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8 AM from Prescott Campus.
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Reserve by 07/16/2026
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- Explore Yavapai County: The Northern Bradshaws
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Item: EL091126
Tuition: $185.00
Days: F Dates: 9/11/2026 - 9/11/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
The Northern Bradshaw Mountains overlooking Prescott are the highest range in Yavapai County, peaking out near 8,000 feet. We’ll explore south through this region on the old Senator Highway as far as the site of the town of Goodwin, then head east to Mayer and return via Highway 69. Along the way we’ll visit old mining and homestead sites on Wolf Creek, explore the ruins of the Senator Mine, enjoy distant views from the Mt. Union Divide, and other historic and natural features. We’ll also pass though the burn area of the Goodwin fire of 2017 and talk about fire management and the role of fire in the natural ecosystem. The trip will include about two miles of moderate hiking. Expect driving on bumpy, winding roads. Activity Rating: 2
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8 AM from Prescott Campus.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Reserve by 08/28/2026
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- Explore Yavapai County: Williamson Valley and Beyond
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Item: EL091426
Tuition: $190.00
Days: M Dates: 9/14/2026 - 9/14/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
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Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
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
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
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Reserve by 08/31/2026
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- Exploring Coconino County: Mormon Lake Country
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Item: EL061026
Tuition: $215.00
Days: W Dates: 6/10/2026 - 6/10/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Kyle Short
The high country east of Verde Valley contains an Arizona rarity, a number of natural lakes, although they do on occasion go dry. We will visit several of these lakes, Stoneman Lake, Ashurst Lake, and the largest of all, Mormon Lake, while exploring the geology and natural history of the area. We will also journey to the the historic decommissioned fire tower on Hutch Moutain, at just over 8,500 feet elevation commanding incredible views of the area. This trip includes about a mile of hiking (on an old road) at over 8,000 feet and some other short walks. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
*Camp Verde pickup available.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Register by: 05/27/26
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- Exploring Coconino County: Mormon Lake Country
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Item: EL082126
Tuition: $215.00
Days: F Dates: 8/21/2026 - 8/21/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
The high country east of Verde Valley contains an Arizona rarity, a number of natural lakes, although they do on occasion go dry. We will visit several of these lakes, Stoneman Lake, Ashurst Lake, and the largest of all, Mormon Lake, while exploring the geology and natural history of the area. We will also journey to the the historic decommissioned fire tower on Hutch Moutain, at just over 8,500 feet elevation commanding incredible views of the area. This trip includes about a mile of hiking (on an old road) at over 8,000 feet and some other short walks. There’s a good chance of seeing Elk and other wildlife. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott Campus.
*Camp Verde pickup available.
View Refund/Cancellation Policy.
Reserve by 08/06/2026
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- Exploring Coconino County: The Beale Wagon Road
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Item: EL080726
Tuition: $200.00
Days: F Dates: 8/7/2026 - 8/7/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Journey through history on the Beale Wagon Road, a significant route developed between 1857 and 1859 by Navy Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale. Commissioned by the U.S. government to support westward expansion, this 1,240-mile trail stretches from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the Colorado River, offering a glimpse into the past through the landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona. The Beale Road, popluar from 1858 until AT&SF Railroad's arrival in 1882, paved the way for Arizona and California settlers and military use. Today, Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40 follow its path, yet the original road is still traceable and partially used for local travel. Activity Rating: 1-2.
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7:00AM from Prescott Campus. *Chino Valley pickup available.
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Reserve by 07/23/2026
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- Exploring Coconino County: The San Francisco Volcano Field
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Item: EL062626
Tuition: $215.00
Days: F Dates: 6/26/2026 - 6/26/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 8
Instructor: William Ascarza
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Explore the awe-inspiring San Francisco Volcanic Field with a focus on its iconic landmarks. Begin at Cinder Hills, where vibrant volcanic cinders create a striking landscape. Journey to Sunset Crater, a stunning cinder cone that erupted around 1085AD, offering dramatic views and a glimpse into the region's volcanic past. Continue to Wupatki, where ancient pueblo ruins provide insight into the lives of the early inhabitants. Conclude at S.P. Crater, an impressive cinder cone with a symmetrical shape and a vast, surrounding lava field, showcasing the raw power of volcanic activity. This tour promises a captivating blend of natural and historical wonders. Activity Rating: 1-2.
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7:00AM from the Prescott Campus. *Camp Verde pickup available.
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Reserve by 06/11/2026
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- Exploring Mogollon Rim Country
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Item: EL072526
Tuition: $200.00
Days: Sa Dates: 7/25/2026 - 7/25/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 9
Instructor: William Ascarza
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Forest Lakes, Arizona, is a captivating destination known for its stunning view and natural beauty, particularly along the Mogollon Rim. The Rim is a dramatic escarpment that stretches across Arizona, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forests and valleys. The Manganese Denison Mine is a historical site that speaks to the region's mining past. This mine was active in the 20th century, contributing to the local economy by extracting manganese, a critical industrial mineral. Woods Canyon Lake is one of the prominent lakes in the area and is ideal for fishing, kayaking, and picnicking, making it a popular destination for families and adventurers alike. Activity Rating: 1-2.
Tuition includes ground transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7:00AM from Prescott Campus. *Camp Verde pick up available.
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Reserve by 07/09/2026
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- Exploring Tonto Natural Bridge Country
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Item: EL091726
Tuition: $210.00
Days: Th Dates: 9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: William Ascarza
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Tonto Natural Bridge, under the Mogollon Rim north of Payson, is one of the more unusual features of Arizona. The bridge, somewhat more a huge natural tunnel, is 150 feet wide, nearly 200 feet tall, and 400 feet long. Several trails thread their way through and around the bridge. We’ll hike these trails, somewhat flexible on distance, exploring the bridge and its environs and have our lunch at the picnic area there. We’ll also see the historic Goodfellow Lodge adjacent to the bridge, dating from the 1920s. Our journey there and back will feature spectacular views from the Mogollon Rim, an historic stone mileage marker from the original General Crook Trail, and a visit to the historic Strawberry one-room schoolhouse. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation, box lunch and field instruction. Departs 7:30AM from Prescott Campus. *Camp Verde pickup available.
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Reserve by 09/03/26
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- Exploring Yavapai County: The Sierra Prieta
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Item: EL090926
Tuition: $115.00
Days: W Dates: 9/9/2026 - 9/9/2026
Sessions: 1 Times: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Offsite - Departs Prescott Campus meet at Building 31
Enroll Min: 8 Remaining Seats: 10
Instructor: Chris Wuehrmann
Reserve at least two weeks in advance.
Long-time Prescott resident, Gail Gardner (1892-1988) wrote a poem call “The Sierry Petes: Tying knots in the Devil’s Tail” that’s performed regularly by many cowboy poets and musicians. We’ll spend a half-day exploring the Sierra Prieta Mountains south of Prescott, the setting for this poem. Our time will include a short hike on West Spruce Mountain Trail, a visit to the spectacular Sierra Prieta overlook, with great views of Copper Basin far below, and a visit to one of the few Aspen groves in the area, as we talk about the geology, ecology, and history of the range. Includes about a mile of moderate trail hiking at near 7,000 feet elevation. Activity Rating: 2.
Tuition includes transportation and field instruction. Departs 8AM from Prescott campus.
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Reserve by 08/26/2026
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- Duff Springs - Virtual Trip
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Item: DuffSprings
Tuition: $15.00
Days: Daily Dates: 12/4/2025 - 6/30/2026
Sessions: 149 Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Email
Enroll Min: 0 Remaining Seats: 99
Instructor: Rita & Chris Wuehrmann
Alexander Duff came to Arizona Territory in 1879, a trapper, prospector, and market hunter, married to a Shoshone Indian woman. He left the territory in 1906 as a respected hotel and mercantile owner, with a whole new family. In between he homesteaded at a beautiful spot on the Verde River, overlooked by a centuries-old cliff dwelling, where a crystal-clear spring bears his name; a locale still miles from any road today. He then became one of the early movers and shakers of Jerome Junction, terminus of the narrow-gauge railroad to the copper mines of Jerome and precursor community to Chino Valley. Join us in on this exploration of Duff’s story and of some of the history and natural features while visiting both these localities, prominent in the early history of Yavapai County, including discussing the prehistoric inhabitants.
The video link will be emailed upon registration.
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- Northern Bradshaws - Virtual Trip
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Item: N Bradshaws
Tuition: $20.00
Days: Daily Dates: 12/4/2025 - 6/30/2026
Sessions: 149 Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Email Email Only
Enroll Min: 0 Remaining Seats: 97
Instructor: Rita & Chris Wuehrmann
In 1863, during the height of the Civil War, several parties of intrepid prospectors discovered gold in the flanks of what became known as the Bradshaw Mountains. While the Walker party was most notable, the range was named for one of others, William Bradshaw, who died under mysterious circumstances in La Paz, on the Colorado River, in December of 1864. We’ll explore the northern part of the range, which overlooks Prescott, visiting old mine sites, ghost communities, homesteads, and historic Palace Station, established by the Spence family in 1875. We’ll be traveling mainly via historic Senator Road, talking about the history of the range and about the basics of mining and geology. Since this area has been subject to several large forest fires in recent decades, we’ll also discuss the ecology of fire and some history of forest and fire management. We’ll be exiting the range via Mayer, saving the Southern Bradshaws for another day. The video link will be emailed upon registration.
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- Prospectors, Miners, and the Impossible Railroad in the Southern Bradshaw Mountains - Virtual Trip
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Item: Prospectors
Tuition: $25.00
Days: Daily Dates: 12/4/2025 - 6/30/2026
Sessions: 149 Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Email Email Only
Enroll Min: 4 Remaining Seats: 99
Instructor: Rita & Chris Wuehrmann
In 1863, during the height of the Civil War, several parties of intrepid prospectors discovered gold in the flanks of what became known as the Bradshaw Mountains. While the Walker party was most notable, the range was named for one of others, William Bradshaw, who died under mysterious circumstances in La Paz, on the Colorado River, in December of 1864.
We’ll explore the southern part of the range, prominent in the view from Sunset Point on I-17, visiting quirky desert communities like Cleator (home of the Cleator Bar and Yacht Club) and Bumblebee (what’s in a name?), ghost mining and railroad locales, and the little mountain town of Crown King. We will be traveling in significant part via the route of Frank Murphy’s “Impossible Railroad”, built from Mayer to Crown King in the first years of the 20th Century despite many naysayers who claimed it couldn’t be done.
Along the way, we will talk about the original Yavapai Indian inhabitants, the challenges of passage via rail, and some of the history of mining in the rugged and forbidding landscape of the Southern Bradshaws. The video link will be emailed upon registration.
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- The Moqui Stage Road to Grand Canyon -
Virtual Trip
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Item: Moqui Stage
Tuition: $25.00
Days: Daily Dates: 12/4/2025 - 5/6/2026
Sessions: 110 Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Email Email Only
Enroll Min: 0 Remaining Seats: 99
Instructor: Rita & Chris Wuehrmann
In 1903, two young girls traveled to the Grand Canyon with their families. They rode from Flagstaff to the Canyon by stagecoach, stayed in the historic, long extinct Grand View Hotel and took a 3-day trip by burro into the Canyon with Captain John Hance, the Canyon’s first tour operator and renowned storyteller. Chris Wuehrmann, our trip leader, met these two girls when they were nearing 90 years of age during a Yavapai College program in 1981, when they shared their unique memories. With their childhood experience as inspiration, he re-creates their journey to the Canyon via the route of the Moqui Stage. The trip loops west of San Francisco Peaks through pine and aspen forest, then north through largely uninhabited ranch country to the little-known Grandview Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park. Follow along as he visits the South Rim sites of both John Hance’s compound and the Grand View Hotel, owned, and operated by Pete Berry. We will hear about their histories as miners and tour operators in the Grandview Point area, in addition to little-known histories of other Northern Arizona pioneers and places. The video link will be emailed upon registration.
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