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Aquatic discovery $25. This one day prenatal class From learning fascinating stories covers all the information you station Aug. 4 about scorpions (Aug. 2) to morning need to get started nursing your Jul 31, 2019 hikes at San Tan Mountain Regional baby including breastfeeding Wickenburg Sun Park (Aug. 9 and 30) and Mama Mia! techniques, nutrition, breast at the Queen Creek Performing Arts milk production and going back On Sunday, Aug. 4, learn about the Center (Aug. 23) there’s a lot going to work. Please register diverse aquatic ecosystem of the on in Queen Creek. expectant mom only; one Hassayampa River with the spouse/birth partner is Hassayampa River Preserve. The Events include: automatically included. Register preserve offers a discovery station  FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHT at allowing visitors an up-close view of SERIES: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. bannerhealth.com/calendar/eve fish, amphibians and aquatic insects. 2 at Horseshoe Park and nt-detail?id=B20068VX& Identification guides and informative Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. sessionId=B20068VY. materials will be available to peruse. Riggs Road. Free to spectators.  NIGHT SHREDDERS The discovery station will be set up Races have various costs. This MOUNTAIN BIKING: 7-9 from 8 - 10 a.m. (no registration event is a series of barrel races p.m. every Wednesday in required). No additional fee besides for riders of varying skill level. August at San Tan Mountain regular park entry fee of $5 per adult For more information, visit Regional Park, 6533 W. (ages 13 and up), children 12 and queencreek.org/Home/Compo Phillips Road. It is mandatory to under are free. nents/Calendar/Event/27408/ wear a helmet and please bring 124?curm=8&cury=2019. plenty of water, an extra tube Program attendees will be registered  ALL ABOUT SCORPIONS and tools to change a flat tire, for a drawing of four free tickets to AND SCORPION WALK: 7-9 and two sources of light; LED Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at the San rechargeable lights with at least (formerly Wet N’ Wild Water Park). Tan Mountain Regional Park, 650 lumen. Why? The desert Contact the visitor center at 6533 W. Phillips Road. During a gets very dark at night. Riders (928)684-2772 for more information. short indoor presentation, learn under 18-years of age must some fascinating stories about complete a Parental Consent Events in Queen these mysterious creatures and form. Meet at the flagpole at find out which ones are fact and 6:50 p.m. Creek through Aug. which ones are fiction. After  PLAY SPOT: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 31 include ‘Mama that you will be ready to meet Aug. 7-11 and 21 at the Queen them “face to face” on an Creek Library, 21802 S. Mia!’ at PAC, exciting Scorpion Search walk Ellsworth Road. Come enjoy an scorpion stories starting at 8 p.m.. Indoor class interactive time where families Jul 29th, 2019 · by Queen Creek limited to 50 people. engage in developmentally age Independent · Comments: 0  BEGINNER MOUNTAIN appropriate play that encourages BIKE CLINIC AND RIDE: 6- healthy development. 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 at San There will be hands-on activities Tan Mountain Regional for parents and children 0-5 Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road. years of age, as well as take- This introductory 30 min class home activities, brought to you is also followed by a short 3-4 by Lutheran Social Services of mile ride to practice what you the Southwest. No registration just learned. A helmet is required, but space is limited. required for safety reasons and Please contact Maria Martinez at please bring plenty of water, and 480-489-5773 or an extra tube and tools to mamartinez@lss-sw for more change a flat tire. Meet at the information. Main Trailhead.  MORNING HIKE: 6-8 a.m.  BREASTFEEDING CLASS: 6- Friday, Aug. 9 and 30 at San “Mama Mia!” is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; 2 p.m. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Tan Mountain Regional Saturday, Aug. 24; and 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road. the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, 22149 E. Banner Ironwood Medical Ocotillo Road. Ticket prices vary. Center, 37000 N. Gantzel Road. Start your day with an early Page 1

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morning guided hike with the  OB TOUR: 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. music that make Mamma Mia! Ranger. Our journey will be 4-5 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at the ultimate feel-good show. miles long on moderate terrain. Banner Ironwood Medical Contact QCPAC for more We’ll stop along the way for Center, 37000 N. Gantzel Road. information at 480-987- water breaks and to talk about Free. Your tour will cover areas SHOW(7469). critters and plants of interest. such as Labor & Delivery,  DESERT SNAKES: 10-11:30 What to bring: Water, hat, Recovery Rooms, Nursery and a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at San Tan sunscreen, closed-toe shoes. patient rooms. Please register Mountain Regional Park, Meet at the Main Trailhead map each adult and any child, 13 6533 W. Phillips Road. This kiosk. years or older, who will be indoor class will shed light on  BARREL RACING: 5-10 p.m. attending this free tour of the both types of snakes: their Friday, Aug. 16 at Horseshoe Labor and Delivery department anatomy, behaviors and Park and Equestrian Centre, at Banner Ironwood Medical important place in the food 20464 E. Riggs Road. Free to Center. Register at chain. You’ll even have an spectators. For more bannerhealth.com/ opportunity to meet the snakes information, visit qcbra.com. calendar/event- who serve as Animal  BEGINNER SKILL LEVEL detail?id=B20067Y7& Ambassadors in our critter MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 6-8 sessionId=B20067Y3. room. Meet in the Nature a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 10, 17, 24  SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY Center. and 31 San Tan Mountain WALK: 6:30-7:30 p.m.  TORTOISE FEEDING AND Regional Park, 6533 W. Thursday, Aug. 22 at San Tan CLASS: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Phillips Road. Join us for an Mountain Regional Park, Saturday, Aug. 24 at the San exciting beginner mountain bike 6533 W. Phillips Road. This is Tan Mountain Regional ride among the beautiful San generally an out-and-back walk Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road. Tan Mountains. This 5.5-mile that covers no more than two Join the Ranger as she ride is open to all ages and skill miles round trip. We go out as a introduces you to resident levels. Our local experts will be group and meander back at our tortoises Santana and Shelly and available to help you understand own pace. Have $7 exact cash gives them their crunchy green your bike’s features and learn for the self-pay station or your breakfast. After that, enjoy a the ins and outs of safe riding. annual pass. What to bring: presentation in the classroom to Under age 18 must be Closed-toe shoes, water, learn all about desert tortoises accompanied by a parent or camera. Tripods are welcome. and how they survive in the . Essentials: water, Meet at the Main Trailhead map wild. (We’ll be outdoors for helmet, extra tube, tools to kiosk. approximately 15 minutes). Be change a flat tire. Meet at the  QUEEN CREEK BARREL sure to bring water and a hat. San Tan Trail sign at the main RACING ASSOCIATION: 5-  ALL ABOUT SUMMER trailhead. 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at MONSOONS: 2-3 p.m.  OB CHILDBIRTH PREP Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Saturday, Aug. 24 at the San CLASS AND TOUR: 6-9 p.m. Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road. Tan Mountain Regional Tuesday, Aug. 20 and 27 at Free to spectators. For more Park, 6533 W. Phillips Road. Banner Ironwood Medical information, visit qcbra.com. This indoor presentation will Center, 37000 N. Gantzel Road.  MAMMA MIA!: 7 p.m. Friday, explain some of the conditions $70. This is a 2-week class that Aug. 23; 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. that bring about this weather, meets two consecutive 24; and 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 why this season is important to Tuesdays. Topics include at the Queen Creek Performing desert plants and animals and preparing for L&D, body Arts Center, 22149 E. Ocotillo how you can stay safe when changes, stages of labor, Road. Ticket prices vary. The Mother Nature livens things up. positions for L&D, as well as story-telling magic of ABBA’s Meet inside the Nature Center. medical options & practices. timeless songs propels this  RAPTORS RULE THE Please arrive 15 minutes early enchanting tale of love, laughter SKY: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, and bring a pen. Register at and friendship, creating an Aug. 31 at the San tan bannerhealth.com/calendar/eve unforgettable show. Over 60 Mountain Regional Park, nt- million people worldwide have 6533 W. Phillips Road. Learn detail?id=B20067XJ&sessionId fallen in love with the about some of the coolest birds =B20067XH characters, the story and the in our desert skies – raptors. Page 2

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We’ll discuss the characteristics I have been walking around the area that such as owls, Swim Meet of Spur Cross, Harmony Hollow, hawks and falcons have in Not every one relishes a chance to and the old Stamp Mill a lot these common and how they differ in splash around the ocean after dark as past two weeks, observing the their habits and behaviors. After 12-foot sea creatures brush past. But passing of time in the close to 20 the talk you can meet and greet nighttime snorkeling and scuba years since I lived out here. Yes, it’s some of the Animal excursions that offer encounters hot. and I love it. The trees have Ambassadors in our Critter with inherently benign giant manta grown much taller by the landing of Room. Meet inside the Nature rays are among the most in-demand the cable chair we used to ride in Center. excursions on Hawaii’s Big Island. times of flood. The owner of the Kona-based Big Island Divers runs Stamp Mill has graciously been nightly charters for both snorkelers allowing me to take photos and 4 Outdoor and certified divers. Dive lights, used watch the creek from the of a Adventures for to attract the plankton on which the riparian habitat that he has been rays feed, illuminate the scene. From nurturing for decades.. Night Owls $99 per snorkeler and $139 per For travelers who like desert hikes or diver, bigislanddivers.com One thing is clear: This land is snorkeling with manta rays, these special and should be preserved! The outdoor excursions get going well By the Light of the Dinoflagellates watershed, the Creek, and its’ after the sun goes down On moonless nights, kayakers take floodway are a birdwatchers The Wall Street Journal to Mosquito Bay at the island of paradise! I have seen bobcats, deer, July 25, 2019 11:02 am ET Vieques, the brightest of Puerto coyotes, gila monster, javelina, and Rico’s three bioluminescent bays. mountain lion tracks in the times I With each stroke of the paddle, the have been out there.. The night bay’s microscopic organisms—called blooming Datura are out with the dinoflagellates and stimulated by full moon, and a seep of water movement—emit a blue-green glow. brings life to the larger Spur Cross (Note: For the latest on Zika Ranch Conservation Area. outbreaks and guidance, see cdc.gov/zika). From $56 for a This is not your usual real estate two-hour deal, this kind of crucial habitat is excursion,jakwatersports.com/bioba not coming back. More than 90% of y-tour such places have disappeared to development. If someone who can Night Ride pay for it decides to try to build a In May, &Beyond Phinda, a private bridge across or a blighted home in ILLUSTRATION: DAVID game reserve in KwaZulu Natal, the middle of the Conservation MOORE South Africa, rolled out nighttime Area, wildlife for miles around with By Kristan Schiller game drives with a videographer and be affected. an Infrared camera. Safari-goers sit Desert Trek in pitch darkness yet can see I have noticed that everyone has an Ex-Marine Bruce Leadbetter, owner prowling predators. Highlights are agenda. Even I had one in the form of 360 Adventures, leads private compiled into a 3-minute video for of a sculpture Park and Art Center at evening hikes through the Sonoran you to share shamelessly back Harmony Hollow. The fact is there Desert at McDowell Mountain home. From $280 a game are plenty of places in town for such Regional Park, just outside drive, alluringafrica.com activities, there are no more places Scottsdale, Ariz. Highlights of the for wildlife like this one. This crucial 2½ hour hike include sightings of This land is special habitat feeds the conservation area. blinky owls, furtive foxes, moonlit Preservation and no future mesas and, if you’re lucky, meteor and should be development is really the goal all of showers. Even without one, the preserved! us can support. starry desert sky rarely By Sonoran News disappoints. From $75 per person July 25, 2019 Preserve hosts bug for 2 to 3 people, 360- adventures.com night

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Jul 24, 2019 "This is a stark reminder of why Wickenburg Sun inspections are mandatory at Lake Tahoe. Aquatic invasive species pose Hassayampa River Preserve parks a serious threat and we rely on the volunteer and entomologist Jack hard work and diligence of our boat Jenkins is holding a presentation on inspection team to protect Lake insect life of the Sonoran Desert July Tahoe and other waterbodies," said 26, followed by viewing a blacklight Chris Kilian, Tahoe Resource set-up outside that will attract the Conservation District. many insects emerging from the late summer monsoons at the preserve. facts: The preserve will also have hand-  Both vessels were intercepted held blacklights available to borrow by inspectors before they could so visitors can search for the glow of Boat inspections are done through the Tahoe Resource launch into local waterbodies. scorpions along some of the trails at Conservation District.  Both boats were quarantined for night. No registration required. The Chris Larson, TRPA further inspection and program lasts from 7 - 9:30 p.m. No decontamination. additional fee besides regular park STATELINE — Boat inspectors recently prevented two vessels from  Regarding the boat from admission, which is $5 per adult Arizona, the mussels lived (ages 13 and up), children 12 and launching at Lake Tahoe and other regional lakes, after discovering through the 700-mile, 12-hour under are free. trip to Tahoe. infestations of aquatic invasive  Deemed to be a high-risk vessel, Program attendees will be registered species. During mandatory CDFW required a mechanic to for a drawing of four free tickets to inspections in Meyers and Truckee, take apart the powerboat’s drive Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Phoenix Calif., inspectors found invasive to remove potentially live (formerly Wet N’ Wild Water Park). mussels on both boats. mussels. The craft was returned Contact the visitor center for more to Arizona, and never launched information. Inspectors intercepted the first boat in Lake Tahoe. at the inspection Station in Meyers, Preserve volunteer Stacia Novy is Calif. The powerboat was coming to  The sailboat was eventually hosting a guided walk July 27, from Lake Tahoe from Lake Pleasant, cleared from quarantine and 7:15 - 9:15 a.m. to look and listen for Arizona. Discovered on the boat's allowed to launch at Donner breeding birds within the lush desert hull were some 100 invasive mussels, Lake. riparian oasis of the Hassayampa many suspected to be alive. River Preserve. Along the way Inspectors treated and killed the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s visitors will discuss how to identify mussels during the decontamination aquatic resources program manager birds by sight and sound, and about process, but the infestation was so Dennis Zabaglo said, “In both the behavioral and ecological traits large that inspectors could not instances, inspectors on the front- that make them unique. Some remove all the mussels from the line kept watercraft from potentially binoculars may be available to boat's hull and other hard-to-reach harming Lake Tahoe’s fragile borrow. Space is limited. To register, areas. The watercraft was not ecosystem. These incidents call the visitor center at (928)684- allowed to launch. underscore the need for boaters to 2772. arrive at inspection stations with In the second case, inspectors in their craft clean, drained, and dried.”

Truckee, Calif., intercepted a small Invasive mussels non-motorized sailboat that In the last 11 years, the Lake Tahoe intercepted at contained approximately 20 dead Watercraft Inspection Program has mussels. The mussels were found been successful in preventing the Tahoe boat inside of the sailboat’s keel locker on spread of aquatic invasive species inspection stations the hull. The owner stated the boat into Lake Tahoe and other had been out of the water for about waterbodies in the Region. Once Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, four years, and that he had introduced, species like quagga and 07/24/2019 - 12:30pm unknowingly purchased the boat zebra mussels would have Tweet with the mussels already onboard. devastating consequences for the ecosystem and economy.

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depth and breadth of Lake Pleasant, event at the Desert Foothills library MCSO: Body of he added. from 7- 9 p.m. to inform residents of light pollution and the benefits of missing California "The visibility in the water is about dark skies, in hope of Cave Creek man discovered an inch. Everything is feel and becoming a certified town. touch," he said. “It’s (event) is going to be nearly two months fascinating, really,” Bruce Arlen, co- later at Lake Officials decided to wait until the founder of the Cave Creek Dark body rose to the surface on its own, Skies Initiative said. “Cave Creek has Pleasant according to Enriquez. been playing around with being a Claire Rafford, Arizona dark skies community for a long RepublicPublished 5:17 p.m. MT "When so much time passes, we time.” July 23, 2019 know the body is going to rise to the top," he said. Arlen stated he hopes to add Cave The body of a man who Creek to the strategic map of the was reported missing after falling Hylton's death is a lesson on the Dark Skies in Arizona, along with: off his jet ski at Lake importance of wearing flotation Flagstaff, Sedona, Tucson, Fountain Pleasant nearly two months ago was devices and safety gear, Enriquez Hills, Camp Verde and the Grand discovered by boaters, the Maricopa said. Canyon. County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. "We do so much advising people to However, the steps to becoming a use the flotation devices, and it's so certified town will be rigorous. California resident Ronald Hylton, important to have one on, even if 49, was a passenger on a jet ski you're a great swimmer," he said. “We will be part of the chess board driven by his 22-year-old daughter for dark skies,” Arlen said. when he fell off it on May 26, There is no evidence of foul play, according to the sheriff's office. officials said. The event will include special guest speakers, such as: the mayor, the Hylton, who was not wearing a life director of the Maricopa County vest, struggled to stay afloat and Dark Skies aims for Parks and Recreation department eventually went underwater, Cave Creek and local astronomers, Dr. John officials said. Barentine of the IDA and Dr. Jeffrey Crews searched extensively but certification Hall, Director of Lowell could not locate the body, Sgt. By Emily Ditomasso - Sonoran Observatory in Flagstaff. Joaquin Enriquez said. News July 17, 2019 “It’ all about education,” Arlen Boaters discovered the body on July said.” It’s primarily self-compliance 13 near Roadrunner Island and the through education, through Roadrunner Campground at Lake knowledge.” Pleasant, according to the sheriff's office. The event will also have an extensive Q&A to give attendees an Many factors went into how long it opportunity to ask experts any took for the body to be recovered questions they have about the effort. and identified, Enriquez said. “We are opening up to the public to Debris and vegetation at the bottom show our intentions and to become of the lake made it difficult for Over the years, more and more transparent,” Arlen said. “I want search crews to find the body using Arizona towns, cities and national everyone who has questions to be technology and remote- parks have received a certification able to ask an expert.” operated vehicles, Enriquez said. from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), bringing back Arlen added he is very excited to Dive crews performed a line search, clear night skies. introduce the idea of dark skies to combing the water by hand, but they the Cave creek community. failed to find anything due to the On Monday, the Cave Creek Dark Skies Initiative will be holding an Page 5

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“I’ve been dreaming about this for a celebration will feature the “Let Info: 602-318-5689, long time,” Arlen said. “We moved Freedom Ring Laser Light Show,” 2ndFridayNightOut.com to Cave Creek for the dark skies.” the Patriotic Superhero Stunt Show, the trackless Freedom Express train, Meet Elvis the Kingsnake One of the major concerns of the and more. The firework show starts Want to know what makes the Dark skies initiative is how the light at 9:30 p.m. kingsnake the king of the desert? pollution from Cave Creek is When: 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4 Join Ranger B at the Nature Center affecting the Tonto National Where: Mesa Convention Center, at Usery Mountain Regional Park as Forrest. 263 N. Center Street, Mesa he explains what separates the Info: visitmesa.com kingsnakes from all the others. “Cave Creek is the last bastion in the When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 12 northeast section of Maricopa Karaoke Night at Native Grill & Where: Usery Mountain Regional County holding back the light Wings Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, pollution going into the Tonto Head down to Native Grill & Wings Mesa National Forrest. for a night full for karaoke, good Cost: Free food, awesome drinks, and fun! Info: maricopacountyparks.net Robert Hughes, co- founder of Cave Karaoke will be held here every Creek Dark Skies, along with Arlen, Friday night. TimeCop 1983 said dark skies will not only benefit When: 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Fridays The electronic dance artist is coming our national parks, but also the July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26 to Mesa to entertain visitors with his merchants in the area. Where: Native Grill & Wings, romantic, ’80s-inspired music. Enjoy 318 E. Brown Road, Mesa the romance and cinematics that give Hughes added that while many Info: nativegrillandwings.com the Dreamwave genre its unique merchants have not been open to sound. the idea of dark skies because they Flashlight Walk at Usery Mountain When: 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13 want to keep their lights for Regional Park Where: The Nile Theatre, 105 W. advertisement, the movement will Help Ranger B uncover the Main Street, Mesa actually help people see their nocturnal animals of the desert Cost: $20-$25 businesses and signs better. during this flashlight walk through Info: Eventbrite.com Usery Mountain Regional Park. “If you go to Fountain Hills at night, Participants will spend an hour Cider and Scribbles you can see all the businesses and walking a mile through the park and Join the Mesa Arts Center’s Creative signs very clearly,” Hughes said. looking at animals with their Catalysts and Cider Corps for this flashlights. month’s installment of Ciders & Both founders have expressed their When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16 Scribbles. Instead of painting and excitement for exposing local Where: Usery Mountain Regional sipping, participants will be drawing residents to all the benefits of being Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, still-life images while unwinding and a dark skies community and hope Mesa drinking cider mimosas. This event after the event, the process of Cost: $6 per vehicle occurs on the second Sunday of the making changes in the community Info: maricopacountyparks.net month from June through August. will speed up. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July Second Friday Night Out 14 “If we are going to become a dark Bring the entire family to downtown Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main skies community, there is going to Mesa to enjoy this month’s Second Street, Mesa have to be some changes,” Hughes Friday Night Out. There will be art Cost: Free said. booths, vendors, live music, food, Info: 480-644-6500, and other activities for visitors to mesaartscenter.com enjoy. This year will. Plus, the event events calendar is dog friendly. “Hack the Mack: July 3, 2019 When: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12 Tattoo Demo” NearbyNews.com Where: On Main Street between Tattoo artist and Phoenix native Center Street and Country Club, Shay Bredimus will perform tattoo Arizona Celebration of Freedom Mesa demonstration at the Mesa Celebrate the 4th of July at the Mesa Cost: Free Contemporary Arts Museum. Convention Center and Mesa Bredimus has made a name for Amphitheatre. This year’s Page 6

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himself across the country for his Cost: $10 campsites that offer experiences for signature tattoo style. Visitors will Info: Eventbrite.com everyone. also be able to explore his exhibition, “Cartomancy-The Seni Keep reading to discover the best Horoscopes,” while at the museum. The best campsite camping spot in each state. When: 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26 in every state Where: Mesa Contemporary Arts Darcy Schild ALABAMA: Oak Mountain State Museum at the Mesa Arts Center, Insider Park 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Jul. 2, 2019, 11:59 AM Cost: Free Info: mesaartscenter.com

“Ice Fantasy: Where Cirque Meets ” Former professional figure skater Jeb Rand brings his 70-minute ice show, “Ice Fantasy,” to Mesa. People of all ages can come and watch as professional figure skaters Oak Mountain State Park. Jeffrey display their jaw-dropping gymnastic Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images and acrobatic skills. Redwood National Park in Crescent City is a When: Various times Friday, July 26, popular campsite in California. Shutterstock "It has awesome camping and picnic to Sunday, July 28 pavilions facilities," according to a Where: Ikeda Theatre at the Mesa Camping is a popular way to relax, review from Yelp user Scott H., who Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa unplug, and explore the US and gave the Oak Mountain State Cost: $26-$129, free for children beyond. Park campgrounds a five-star rating. under the age of 2 From the Redwood Forest of ALASKA: Chugach State Park Stress-Free Saturdays California to Florida's vibrant natural Take a load off at this month’s springs, nature enthusiasts can Stress-Free Saturday event at the explore a variety of campsites in the Holiday Inn in Mesa. This event US. provides women with the opportunity to relax, connect with We've compiled a list of top- one another, and learn how to ranked campsites in every state manage stress through various based on ratings from Yelp and rejuvenating activities. TripAdvisor. When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Chugach State Park. Edwin Remsburg/VW Pics July 28 If baseball is America's pastime, via Getty Images Where: Holiday Inn & Suites, 1600 camping might as well be runner-up. "Alaska has some of the best S. Country Club Drive, Mesa For nature-lovers, nothing compares outdoor adventure opportunities in Cost: $10-$100 to stargazing in the forest, making the United States. This one is no Info: 708-927-6076, Eventbrite.com s'mores, and exploring beautiful exception," wrote Yelp user Priscilla parks and trails — whether alone or M. in a review of Chugach State “Aladdin: The Play” with friends and family. Park. Presented by the Baker Performing Arts Theatre is the classic story of In order to make your next outdoor ARIZONA: McDowell Mountain Aladdin, who uses his wish-granting adventure one for the books, we've Regional Park genie to impress the Princess compiled a list of top-rated Jasmine, all while trying to keep his campsites in every state, based on magic lamp safe from and ratings from Yelp and TripAdvisor. danger. From highly acclaimed national When: 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 29 parks to hidden gems local campers Where: Baker Performing Arts, 2035 love, the US is home to a variety of S. Alma School Road, Mesa

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Redwood National Park. Shutterstock Redwood National Parks has four developed campgrounds for RV and tent campers, as well as backcountry camping areasmore secluded from other camping areas.

COLORADO: Saddelhorn Campground in Colorado National Monument McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Sue Cape Henlopen State Park. Brandon Stokes/Shutterstock Hirt/Shutterstock McDowell Mountain Regional Park This coastal campsite has top has an average rating of five stars on TripAdvisor reviews for its Yelp, and users have shared cleanliness and proximity to the countless scenic photos of the beach. stunning desert landscape. The park "We love the trails, the fishing pier, has 76 individual sites for tent or RV and [views] overlooking the light camping, according to its official house," wrote one TripAdvisor user. website. Colorado National Monument. Education FLORIDA: Rainbow Springs State ARKANSAS: Petit Jean State Park Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Park in Dunnellon in Morrilton Saddlehorn Campground is a campsite within Colorado National Monument, a national park known for its red rock canyons.

CONNECTICUT: Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam

Rainbow Springs State Park. IrinaK/Shutterstock Rainbow Springs State Park features Petit Jean State Park. Zack Frank/Shutterstock one of Florida's many natural If you're looking for an outdoor springs. This makes the campsite an adventure, Petit Jean State ideal spot fortubing and kayaking, Parkmight be the perfect spot. according to TripAdvisor user Ivette "It's a great place to visit for [the] O. amazing hiking trails. It's an even Devil's Hopyard State Park. Shutterstock better place to rent a cabin and enjoy This scenic state park in GEORGIA: Jekyll Island State Park the beautiful scenery," wrote Yelp Connecticut's East Haddam area has on Jekyll Island user Rebecca B. been rated "excellent" by TripAdvisor, based on 123 user CALIFORNIA: Redwood National reviews. Park in Crescent City DELAWARE: Cape Henlopen State Park Campground

Jekyll Island State Park. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Jekyll Island State Park has a four- star average rating onTripAdvisor.

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Shabbona Lake State Park is a well- HAWAII: Waimanalo Bay Beach loved camping retreat in northern Park Campground Illinois and has an average rating of 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor.

"I am not usually a confident camper, but the campsites at Shabbona Lake are set up perfectly. Each site is surrounded with tall, mature trees and has a great pit and a picnic table," wrote Scott State Park. The Bohemian Lens/Shutterstock TripAdvisor user Susan O. Scott State Park has an average of 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor. Reviewers Waimanalo Bay Beach Park Campground. Julie INDIANA: McCormick's Creek have called it "beautiful and quiet." Thurston/Getty Images State Park in Spencer Yelp user Kamil S. gave Waimanalo KENTUCKY: Jefferson Memorial Bay Beach a five-star review and Forest in Fairdale wrote that the beach was a "great spot for camping and watching the full moon rise."

IDAHO: Massacre Rocks State Park

McCormick's Creek State Park. Kenneth Keifer/Shutterstock With a 4.5-star average rating on Jefferson Memorial TripAdvisor, McCormick's Creek Forest. Jessicajolly1028/Shutterstock State Park has consistent reviewer Aside from its camping mentions for its great trails and clean grounds, Jefferson Memorial campground. Forest is filled with scenic trails and breathtaking driving routes, Massacre Rocks State Park. Zack Frank/Shutterstock IOWA: Arrowhead County Park according to Yelp user Kalo S. "[It's] definitely the best campsite I've stayed at on my California- LOUISIANA: Bayou Segnette State North Dakota round trip," wrote Park Yelp user Aidan D. in a five-star review of the park.

ILLINOIS: Shabbona Lake State Park

Arrowhead County Park. Yelp user/Chris68104 Arrowhead County Park is highly rated on TripAdvisor for its scenic but quaint, calm campground. Bayou Segnette State Park. Mallory Fandal / Shutterstock

Bayou Segnette State Park is a 20- KANSAS: Scott State Park in Scott minute drive outside of New City Orleans, making it an ideal getaway from the city. Hiking trail through Shabbona Lake State Park. Jason Patrick Ross/Shutterstock MAINE: Acadia National Park

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Yogi on the Lake has top Yelp MICHIGAN: Holland State Park ratings among Mississippi campsites Beach for its family friendly environment. "There are cabins for rent and a list of activities for the kids and family," wrote Yelp user Todd B.

MISSOURI: Bennett Spring State Park

Acadia National Park. Shutterstock Acadia National Park is among the top 10 most popular national parks in the US, according to the National Holland State Park Beach. AJ Kamps/Shutterstock Park Service (NPS), so the NPS Holland State Park Beach also has recommends campers make TripAdvisor's Certificate of reservations in advance. Excellence and a 4.5-star average rating. It's known for its idyllic red MARYLAND: Assateague Island lighthouse and beach views. National Seashore Bennett Spring State Park. laketherapy/Shutterstock Missouri's Bennett Spring State Park MINNESOTA: Loon Lake Lodge in is known to be a great trout-fishing Grand Marais spot, according to TripAdvisor.

MONTANA: Fish Creek Campground in Glacier National Park

Assateague Island. Jorge Moro/Shutterstock Camping at Assateague Island National Seashore can include Loon Lake Lodge. David Crockett stunning beach views and activities Photo/Shutterstock like horseback riding, according to At top-rated Loon Lake Lodge, the National Park Service website. campers can relax in log cabins and

enjoy the nature with free canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals, Glacier National Park. Zack Frank/Shutterstock MASSACHUSETTS: Mt. Greylock Fish Creek Campground is according to TripAdvisor. Campsite Park in Lanesborough TripAdvisor's top-rated campsite

inMontana's Glacier National Park. MISSISSIPPI: Yogi on the Lake in

Pelahatchie NEBRASKA: Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area in Papillion

Mt. Greylock. drewthehobbit/Shutterstock Mt. Greylock Campsite Park is a popular campsite in Massachusetts' The Pelahatchie Bay in Mississippi. Luke Berkshires region, and it has a 4.5- ferguson/Shutterstock Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area. DV star, or "excellent" average rating on Captures/Shutterstock TripAdvisor. Page 10

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Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation TripAdvisor reviewers have Area has scenic spots for tent given Pawtuckaway State Park a 4.5- NEW YORK: Adirondak Loj in camping. According to a review star rating, on average. At the park, Lake Placid from Yelp user Jim L., Walnut Creek campers can explore "an extensive Lake and Recreation Area has "miles marsh where beavers, deer, and great of paved walking and biking trails, blue herons may be seen, and a manicured horse trails, off-leash dog geologically unique field where large areas, multiple picnic and camping boulders called glacial erratics were areas [providing] many options for deposited when glacial ice melted nature seekers." near the end of the Ice Age," according to the New Hampshire NEVADA: Spring Mountain State Parks website. National Recreation Area NEW JERSEY: Gateway National Adirondak Loj. Sandra Foyt/Shutterstock Recreation Area in Highlands Adirondak Loj is the top camping or specialty lodging location in New York's Lake Placid region, according to TripAdvisor ratings. One TripAdvisor user, Jonathon R., wrote that the "wonderful, old- fashioned lodge reminded me of when I used to stay at youth hostels back in the day — a social, communal experience, but in this Spring Mountain National Recreation Area. Darin Bush/AP case with delicious dinners and easy Just beyond the Las Vegas Strip is Gateway National Recreation Area. Mel Evans/AP access to hiking trails." the Spring Mountains National Gateway National Recreation Area is Recreation Area, part of the fourth most-visited National NORTH CAROLINA: McDowell the Humbolt-Toiyabe National Park Service unit, with more than 9.2 Nature Center and Preserve in Forest. The campsite has something million annual visitors, according to Charlotte for everyone the NPS. With a four-star average rating onYelp, this beach and "There's hiking trails, picnic areas, camping area has beautiful motels, restaurants, skiing, mountain waterfront views just south of New biking, and camping. If you enjoy York City. the outdoors, there's literally something for everyone here," Yelp NEW MEXICO: Enchanted Trails user Mark B.wrote in a review. RV Park & Trading Post in Albuquerque NEW HAMPSHIRE: Pawtuckaway State Park in Nottingham McDowell Nature Center and Preserve. Jon Bilous/Shutterstock One TripAdvisor reviewer said the campsite at McDowell Nature Center and Preserve is "a great place for a quiet run through the forests and a wonderful place to have a BBQ with friends."

Enchanted Trails in Albuquerque. C.Strom NORTH DAKOTA: Lindenwood Photography/Shutterstock Campground in Fargo Campers looking for a unique, Pawtuckaway State Park. Krista vintage-inspired experience can Gazzola/Shutterstock explore Enchanted Trails, a TripAdvisor top-rated RV camping park on Route 66.

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OREGON: Mercer Lake Resort in Whispering Pines Campground, Florence known for its breathtaking pine trees, has been given an average of four-stars by TripAdvisor users.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Myrtle Beach State Park in Myrtle Beach

Lindenwood Campground in Fargo. TripAdvisor user/Kerry M "This is a beautiful city park. Flowers are lovely, lots of walking paths, Mercer Lake Resort. Esteban Martinena playgrounds and overall a pretty Guerrer/Shutterstock campground and park," TripAdvisor Oregon's Mercer Lake Resort has user Kerry M. wrote in a review cabins and spots for RV camping, plus a "sandy beach for swimming of Lindenwood Campground. Myrtle Beach State Park. Jeff Greenberg/Getty and relaxing," according to its Images OHIO: Hocking Hills Frontier Log TripAdvisor description. Myrtle Beach State Park has 278 Cabins in Laurelville campsites, according to its official PENNSYLVANIA: Ohiopyle State webpage. Many Yelp users raved Park in Ohiopyle about the park's convenient beach access and cleanliness.

"The campgrounds are nice and quiet, and housekeeping did a great job keeping the bathhouses clean," wrote Yelp user Philip L. "The trails in the forest were clear and short."

SOUTH DAKOTA: Cedar Pass Hocking Hills. Madalyn Joy Etzel/Shutterstock Campground in Badlands National This five-star-rated campsite is Ohiopyle State Park. Gene J. Park located in Hocking Hills, a forest Puskar/AP hideaway in southern Ohio. At Ohiopyle State Park, campers can OKLAHOMA: Lake Murray State explore the Youghiogheny River and Park in Ardmore "20,500 acres of rugged natural beauty," according to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

RHODE ISLAND: Whispering

Pines Campground in Hopkinton Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park. natmac stock/Shutterstock With a four-star average rating on TripAdvisor, Cedar Pass Campground is most notable for its Lake Murray State Park. RaksyBH/Shutterstock access to and views of Badlands On average, almost 200 TripAdvisor National Park. users rated Lake Murray State

Park four out of five stars. The park "They have great park ranger-led is the first and largest state park in programs each night in the nearby Oklahoma, according to Lake amphitheater that our kids enjoyed," Murray's official website. Whispering Pines Campground in Hopkinton. Susilee wrote TripAdvisor user Sabrina N. Dean/Shutterstock

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TENNESSEE: Falls Creek State Park in Pikeville

Sunset over the Chesapeake Bay, where Grey's Point Devils Garden Campground in Arches National Camp is located. Shutterstock Park. Colin D. Young/Shutterstock Grey's Point Camp has an average of Campers in Devils Garden Falls Creek State Park. Maxine 4.5 stars from 203 reviews on Campground can experience the TripAdvisor. The campsite on Livingston/Shutterstock beauty of Arches National Park. With a 4.5-star average rating on Chesapeake Bay has breathtaking Reviewers on TripAdvisor give TripAdvisor, Falls Creek State beach views and is about a one-hour advice to future campers about the Park is a top campground in one drive from Colonial Williamsburg. extreme temperatures of the park, of Tennessee's scenic state parks. but most rave about its beauty. WASHINGTON: Crescent Lake in

TEXAS: Chisos Basin Campground Olympic National Park "There are trails right by the in Big Bend National Park campground and arches right behind the campground. Night views are amazing under clear skies full of stars," wrote TripAdvisor user DougChan.

VERMONT: Greenwood Lodge and Campsites in Woodford

Crescent Lake in Olympic National Park. Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images Chisos Basin Campground in Texas. National Crescent Lake is a top-rated Parked/Shutterstock campsite where nature-lovers can With top ratings for "cleanliness," experience the beauty of Olympic "location," and "value" National Park, a UNESCO World onTripAdvisor, Chisos Basin Heritage Site. Campground offers stunning views of Big Bend National Park. WEST VIRGINIA: Seneca Shadows Greenwood Lodge and Campsites in Woodford. Yelp in Seneca Rocks State Park "The [camp]sites are a bit close, but user/longislandwife the views make up for it! Enjoy the "The site was level, easy access and moment, and take a lot of pictures," we enjoyed the lovely surroundings wrote TripAdvisor user Kevin C. and quietness," wrote TripAdvisor user Michael R. UTAH: Devils Garden Campground in Arches National Park VIRGINIA: Grey's Point Camp in Topping

Seneca Rocks State Park. Jeremiah W Terry/Shutterstock Perfect for campers planning a hiking trip, Seneca Rocks State Park has an average of 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor.

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Arizona RepublicPublished 6:45 a.m. Splashwater Beach and Coconut WISCONSIN: Kettle Moraine State MT July 1, 2019 | Updated 2:21 Bay. The Hurricane Bay wave pool Forest p.m. MT July 1, 2019 has dive-in movies all summer.

Welcome to July in Phoenix. It's hot, Details: 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak and getting hotter. If you've Road, Glendale. The 2019 season been here for more than five runs March 16-Oct. 13. Hours and minutes, you know that. But summer days vary; check the website. Single- in Phoenix has its upside. day tickets are $35.99-$45.99. Season passes are available. 623-201- The winter visitors are gone, and so 2000, sixflags.com/phoenix. many residents have gone on vacation that doing almost anything Kettle Moraine State Forest. Jason Patrick fun is easier. Rush hour is shorter, Ross/Shutterstock restaurants and clubs are less Campers at Kettle Moraine State crowded, water parks and splash Forest can find glacial hills that pads all around town are open. reflect the area's history, according to the Wisconsin Department of So in the spirit of summer fun, we Natural Resources. have 100 things to do in the Phoenix

metro area. Some are indoors — WYOMING: Grand Teton National museums, restaurants, discounted Park in Moose movies — and some are outdoors, 3. Try a new Sweet Republic ice like kayaking on Tempe Town Lake cream flavor and nighttime scorpion hunts. With locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Sky Harbor 1. Phoenix Zoo Airport, as well as being on the Through Aug. 31, the Phoenix Zoo shelves at Whole Foods, it's pretty opens at 7 a.m. (6 a.m. for members) easy to dig into some Sweet Republic and closes at 2 p.m. But don't sweat ice cream. The hard part is choosing it, there are water-play areas such as from 20-plus delicious flavors, from Leapin' Lagoon and Yakulla Caverns coconut sorbet to salted butter splash pad, and you can escape the caramel. Grand Teton National Park in Moose. Kris rays in the Enchanted Forest, too. Wiktor/Shutterstock And Saturday, July 13, is Winter in One of Wyoming's most well-loved Details: Noon-10 p.m. Sundays- July, which features 40 tons of snow campsites is Grand Teton National Thursdays; noon-11 p.m. Fridays to play in and frozen treats for some Park, which has a five-star rating on and Saturdays. 9160 E. Shea Blvd., of the animals. Watching an Andean Yelp. Scottsdale, 480-248-6979. 6054 N. bear devour a "popsicle" of fruit and "Grand Tetons is lovely in all 16th St., Phoenix, 602-535- worms is worth the price of seasons. [It has] snowmobiling and 5990. sweetrepublic.com. Can also admission. such in the winter, wildflowers in the be found in Whole Foods Markets, spring, golden hues in the fall, and The Phoenician, and at Phoenix Sky Details: 455 N. Galvin Parkway, awesome hiking and camping in the Harbor International Airport, in Phoenix. $24.95, $16.95 for ages 3- warmer months," wrote Yelp Terminal 4 past security. 13. Save $2 by purchasing online in user Sari Marissa G. advance. 602-286- 4. Tubing on the Salt River 3800, phoenixzoo.org. Tubes, coolers, friends and weird Summer in Arizona: sunburns. It never gets old. You and Locals share 100 2. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor your pals can take two cars, park one This is the rebranded former Wet 'n' where you want to get out of the fun ways to survive Wild park. Water attractions include river and drive the other to the entry the 100-degree a wave pool, slides, rapids point south of Stewart Mountain experiences and extreme rides like Dam, then retrieve the car by the heat in Phoenix the Bahama Blaster and Bonzai dam after your float. Or you can ride Pipelines. Little kids will enjoy

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the Salt River Tubing & Recreation drink at one of the bars, lounge on a shuttle and skip all that car hopping. Details: Hours, prices and day bed or splurge for a cabana and activities vary. See all the options on get access to the VIP bar behind the Details: Salt River Tubing & the website. 155 W. Hampton Ave., DJ stand that faces the pool. On Recreation, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily. Mesa. 480-834- Saturdays, head to the day club for 9200 N. Bush Highway, Mesa. $17 8319, golfland.com/mesa. Soaked! Saturdays and the Sound for tube rental and shuttle; $14 for Wave pool party series on Sundays. shuttle only. $30 for lost or stolen 8. Take a night hike or bike ride tube. 480-984- Maricopa County Parks Details: Saturdays and Sundays, May 3305, saltrivertubing.com. throughout the Phoenix metro area 11-July 22. Times vary, check the offer after-dark mountain-bike rides, online calendar. Maya Day + 5. Head below ground scorpion hunts and other family- Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, Just outside Benson is Kartchner friendly outings. It's something Scottsdale. Admission varies. 602- Caverns State Park, where you can different, you're getting exercise and 810-0736, mayaclubaz.com. explore beautiful living caves. You'll it's cooler. And at just $7 a carload, see burly stalactites, delicate soda- it's affordable. 12. Enjoy an art film straw formations and tiny corners of Many people don't know it, but multicolored rock. The tours cover a Details: See a schedule metro Phoenix eventually gets nearly half-mile and last about 90 at maricopacountyparks.net. every independent film that New minutes. Through Oct. 31, get $3 off York and LA do. Think about the price of a cave tour if you're an 9. Hit the water at Tempe Town Harkins Camelview at Fashion active military member or an adult Lake Square for stadium-style resident of Arizona. If you want to cool off and learn a seating, Harkins Shea for an old- new skill this summer, sign up for school multiplex or Harkins Valley Details: About 9 miles south of one of the many classes offered at Art for retro-style charm. Benson off State Route 90. 520-586- Tempe Town Lake. Kids and adults 4100, azstateparks.com/kartchner. can learn rowing, kayaking and Details: Harkins Camelview at stand-up paddleboarding. Fashion Square, 7014 E. Camelback 6. Eat hot, stay cool Nighttime Glow Paddle events are Road, Scottsdale; Harkins Shea, 7354 Although it might sound illogical, offered, too. E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale; Harkins the best way to stay cool is by adding Valley Art, 509 S Mill Ave., chilies to your diet. There's evidence Details: Class schedules are Tempe. harkinstheatres.com. that hot foods work as culinary air- at tempe.gov. conditioning. That's why many of 13. Freddy's Frozen Custard & the world's best spicy dishes come 10. WaterWorks at Arizona Falls Steakburgers from India, Mexico and Thailand. Sitting in the "water room" is a bit Is there a better way to beat the heat like being behind a waterfall at this than frozen custard? Maybe one or Here's how hot cools: Blood vessels attraction that's part public art and two. But this is a good one. We close to the surface of your skin, part working hydroelectric plant. recommend the Signature especially on your face and neck, The site, at a natural 20-foot drop Concrete (the custard and toppings expand so the blood can throw off along the Arizona Canal, has been a mixed together are so thick you heat. This causes your internal gathering place since the late 1800s. could serve it upside down, hence, temperature to decrease and your concrete): vanilla custard, hot fudge skin temperature to rise. Next, you Details: Open 24 hours; parking and caramel with pecans, whipped sweat, and as the sweat evaporates, it available 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Free. cream and a cherry on top. cools you off. G.R. Herberger Park, 56th Street and Indian School Road, Details: Thirteen Phoenix-area 7. Golfland Sunsplash Phoenix. srpnet.com/water/canals/a locations in Anthem, Gilbert, If you're seeking an adrenaline rush, zfalls.aspx. Maricopa, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, try rides like the Sidewinder, Goodyear, Glendale, Surprise and Cauldron or Stormrider. A wave 11. Sip and splash at Maya San Tan pool, lazy river, swimming pools, The day club is the place to be if Valley. freddysusa.com/locations. slides and zero-depth water play area you're looking for a Vegas feel. offer families and littler ones wet Dance in the shallow pool with 14. Big Surf Water Park fun. other partiers, enjoy a refreshing

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Master your wave-riding skills at Details:netflix.com, hulu.com, amazo Waikiki Beach wave pool, or try such Details: Sunrise-sunset daily. At n.com. thrill rides as the Black Hole, Avondale Boulevard and Indian Tornado Twisters or White Springs Road, just north of ISM 20. Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium Serpentine slide. Captain Cook's Raceway, in Avondale. & Safari Park Landing and Otter Slides at Bora Free. azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/w You can cool off on a log-flume ride Bora Bay are great for families with heretogo/base. with a three-story splashdown, train little ones. On Fridays in June and and boat rides, a carousel and July, stay for Sunset Fridays, when 17. UnderTow skyride as you make your way the park stays open until 9 p.m. You'll want to make a reservation through the park, which includes a before venturing into this zoo, 25-acre Safari Park, dozens of Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays- underground tiki bar, but the wait indoor exhibits and several Saturdays; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. will be worth it. Not only does aquariums. The park has more than 1500 N. McClintock Drive, Tempe. UnderTow serve top-quality craft 600 species and 6,000 animals. $34 for those over 48 inches tall; cocktails, it's also an immersive $24 for ages 4 and older under 48 experience: Lightning flashes outside Details: Zoo exhibits open 9 a.m.-6 inches; free for age 3 and younger; the "portholes" while you sip your p.m. daily; aquarium until 7 p.m. $19.95 for age 55 and older and for drink, and you may even float 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield active military, fire through a battlefront with cannon Park. $39.99; $19.99 for ages 3 to 12; or police personnel. 480-994- fire ringing through the bar. free for age 2 and younger. 623-935- 2297, bigsurffun.com. 9453, wildlifeworld.com. Details: 4 p.m.-midnight Monday- 15. Add mint to your drink Thursday, 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 1 There's a reason mint tea is popular p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, 2 p.m.- in desert countries like Morocco and midnight Sunday. 3620 E. Indian Egypt. The herb creates a cooling School Road, Phoenix. 602-753- sensation. It also helps eliminate 6504, undertowphx.com. toxins from the body, calm the stomach and boost energy. Muddle 18. A mobile brain freeze mint with ice, then add water or iced You know what we're talking about: tea for a refreshing summer drink. the big, frozen slurps of cherry and cola ICEEs that go straight to your Want more stories about the best brain and send shivers down your things to do, eat and see in the spine. If you're within spitting Valley? Subscribe to distance of an am/pm, Circle K, azcentral.com for guides, reviews AMC movie theater, Burger King, and expert advice. Sam's Club, Subway or Target, you're almost there. No? Then guess 16. Base & Meridian Wildlife Area what we have for you: an ICEE At the confluence of the Salt and locator app, which will direct you to Gila rivers, this is a super place to the closest machine from anywhere. watch birds — great blue herons, screech owls, belted kingfishers, to Details: icee.com. name just a few — spot javelinas, beavers, Sonoran mud turtles and 19. Binge-watch a television series other mammals and reptiles, and Never seen "Game of Thrones"? drop a fishing line (you'll need a Always wondered what the fuss over fishing license). The state-managed "The Americans" was about? wildlife area is adjacent to Summer is a great time to catch up Monument Hill, where the U.S. on streaming series on Netflix, Hulu Boundary Commission in 1851 laid or Amazon Prime. There is a out the Arizona Territory's base line subscription cost, of course (it varies and principal meridian. You can by service and other options), but climb the hill to see "Arizona's point you can't beat the convenience. of origin."

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