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Lost Dutchman Campout
Friday, Feb 24, 2012 - Sunday, Feb 26, 2012
Arrive anytime after 1:00 PM on Friday; Checkout is 12:00 PM on Sunday
It's time to go camping again!
Nowhere will you find a better spot to camp with old and new friends and also get to enjoy a great feast of homemade chili! You will definitely see why we make this an annual event when you join us at Lost Dutchman!
Our camping-group area has a large ramada and picnic tables. A new plus this year is that we are very close to the bathrooms with hot showers! Campers, please tell the ranger you are joining the group site with DA. Do not pay the ranger for camping.
Chili Cook-Off
All of the fabulous chilies will be heated on camp stoves (if you have one bring it, if not we will share). Your Chili must be heated in stock pots and not a crock pot! Please start warming your award winning chili at 4pm. This year we will award prizes for “Judge's Choice” and “People's Choice” everyone making chili will receive a small token of appreciation for their time.
We will start at 4pm with appetizers (DA will provide this), followed by dinner at 5pm. Anyone not cooking is asked to bring a dessert or firewood, this is a BYOB party!!!!!
The Superstition Mountains
Named after the fabled lost gold mine, this park is located in the Sonoran Desert at an elevation of 2000 feet. The park offers a variety of hiking trails, nature trails, 35 regular campsites, picnic facilities, and special programs.
The Superstition Mountains have been a source of mystery and legend since early times. The area is dotted with ancient cliff dwellings and caves, many showing signs of former habitation by a number of different Native American groups, up until the 1800's. Even the name is inspired by Pima Indian legends. During the 1840's, the Peralta family of northern Mexico supposedly developed a rich gold mine in the Superstitions. According to legend, an Apache ambush ended the family's last expedition, and the gold remained in the area. In the 1870's, Jacob Waltz ("the Dutchman") was said to have located the mine through the aid of the Peralta descendant. Waltz and his partner, Jacob Weiser, worked in the mine and allegedly hid one or more caches of gold in the Superstitions. Most stories place the gold in the vicinity of Weaver's Needle.
After Waltz's death in 1891, several people attempted to locate the Lost Dutchman's Mine, all without luck. Later searchers sometimes met with foul play or even death, contributing to the superstition and legend of these mountains.
The legend of the "lost mine" has been fueled by a number of people who were supposed to have known the mine's location or even worked it. Maps have surfaced over the years, only to become lost or misplaced.
TRAILS
- Treasure Loop Trail: Length 2.4 miles round trip, rated moderate, elevation change of 500 feet. It terminates at both picnic areas.
- Prospector's View Trail: Length 0.7 miles, rated moderate. It connects Siphon Draw Trail with Treasure Loop Trail and connects with Jacob's Crosscut Trail.
- Jacob's Crosscut Trail: Trail runs 0.8 miles along the base of the mountain, rated easy. It connects Treasure Loop Trail with Prospector's View Trail, and continues 4.5 miles past the park area along the base of the Superstitions.
- Siphon Draw Trail: 3.2 miles round trip, a very scenic hike. This trail winds up into a canyon known as Siphon Draw. It is possible to hike up the Flatiron although it is not a designated, maintained trail all the way. It's advised that only experienced hikers, in good shape attempt to hike to the top, as the climb is steep and difficult to follow. Allow at least five hours to the Flatiron and back.
- Discovery Trail: Connects the campground and day use areas. Features: information signs, a wildlife pond, bird feeder, and viewing bench.
Park Rules and Regulations
- Keep pets on leash.
- Checkout time is noon.
- Quiet hours are 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m
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view or print map | Take the Idaho Road exit off the I-60 (Superstition Freeway), and drive north to AZ 88. The park is located 5 mi. north of Apache Junction, off of AZ 88 (the old Apache Trail), at the base of the Superstition Mountains. The park entrance is well marked on the right.
Questions? Call Diane or Peg at 480-497-6820 |
rsvp for this event | Camping is $25 per person for members, $30 for guests (non-members), and the dinner only visitors cost is $10 per person (day visitors will also need to pay a $7 per car fee directly to the park).
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Wicked
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Starts at 6:30 PM
SORRY CULTURE LOVERS...THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. WEAR THOSE RUBY SLIPPERS TO THE NEXT DA EVENT.
Winner of 35 major awards including the Grammy Award and three Tony Awards, WICKED is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey: how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
We will be sitting in the first two rows of the Grand Tier. Plan ahead, and arrive at least 30 to 60 minutes before the show starts. Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate interval, which is determined by the theatre staff. |
view or print map | The show is being presented at Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S Forest Ave in Tempe. Free parking is available at the theatre and Lot 16. Full details can be found at www.ASUGammage.com.
Your Flying Monkey trip leaders are Joe & Hans who can be reached at: LiveTheatre@ComputerComprehension.com
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Spring Members Party and Campout
Friday, Mar 9, 2012 - Sunday, Mar 11, 2012
Arrive anytime after 2:00 PM on Friday; Checkout is 12:00 PM on Sunday
Come Join your Desert Adventures buddies for our annual Cave Creek Campout and Members' Party!
Cave Creek is just about a half an hour north of central Phoenix and about a five minute drive from the closest grocery store-so if you forget anything, no worries. BUT, those five minutes away will be like another world in the beautiful desert, and a full moon to boot!
The site nicely accommodates tenters, and rv'ers as big as you got (no hook-ups, for the rv's). There are two ramadas with electricity, flush toilets and good showers. The park also has over 11 miles of hiking trails to explore.
The Saturday night dinner is free for all Desert Adventurers members - greasy cheeseburgers, not-at-all healthy bratwurst; and healthy, but not real tasty veggie burgers. As always, please bring a side dish-appetizer or dessert to share. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water will be provided during our cocktail hour.
Even though we'll have a full moon, please remember to bring firewood. Schedule of Events
- Saturday, 4:00 p.m. - cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
- Saturday, 5:30ish - dinner
Got any questions? Email us at da411@desertadventures.org or call Jeff at 623-780-1717. |
view or print map | Head to 32nd street and the Carefree Highway (via Cave Creek Road, Scottsdale Blvd or I-17). Head north on 32nd street for about 2 miles. |
rsvp for this event | The Saturday night dinner is free for all Desert Adventures members ($10 if you are not a member). Camping is $20 per person for members, $40 per person if you're not a member (and this includes the dinner). If you are camping, don't pay at the gate; tell them you're camping with Desert Adventures. However, if you are only coming up for the day (and please do), it's just $6 for a day pass that you pay directly to the park when you arrive (it's per car so carpool and save). Whether you are camping or just coming up for the dinner be sure to click the RSVP icon and RSVP so that we can be sure to have enough food and drink for everyone!
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Reynolds Creek Campout
Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 - Monday, Aug 20, 2012
Arrive anytime after 1:00 PM on Thursday; Checkout is 11:00 AM on Monday
Reynolds Creek Group site is located at 5200 feet amidst Sycamore and Ponderosa pine. There are several hiking trails in the area and the site is within walking distance of the Salome and Sierra Ancha Wilderness areas. Wildlife in the area includes whitetail deer, elk and wild turkey.
You can arrive anytime after 1pm on Thursday, the gate will be locked before that time. After 1pm on Thursday, the gate will be closed and appear locked, but it is not locked. Please close the gate once you drive through.
On Saturday, dinner will be served at 4:30 pm and will feature extra-lean burgers and grilled chicken. We gather around the eating area at 3:30 pm for appetizers. Please bring an appetizer to share. Side dishes and dessert will be provided. Handcrafted Irish Crème & Lemoncello will be available each night.
The site features: Covered food preparation table with grill, picnic tables and vault toilets. There is no water or trash collection on site. Remember to bring food, drinking water, hiking gear and firewood. Your moderately behaved dogs are welcome.
Nearest commercial services are 19 miles north in Young, (gas, ice, food, telephone, Llamas, ice cream and the Antlers Café), or back in Globe/Claypool/Miami, which have all services.
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view or print map | Take US 60 toward Globe. Turn north on SH 88, (the signs will say 188). There is a Wal-Mart and Safeway on the right before the turnoff. Near mile marker 229 is the turnoff for Young, SH 288. Turn right onto 288 and follow the signs to Young. At mile marker 286 there will be a sign for Young. The Reynolds Creek Group Site is just ahead on the left.
Your trip leaders will once again be Mountain Men Joe & Hans who can be reached at RC@ComputerComprehension.com
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rsvp for this event | The fee for this event is $20 for members, $30 for guests. For guests (non-campers) joining us for the Saturday dinner the fee is $5 for members, $7 for guests. The last day to pay is August 13.
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