Arizona State Parks: Audio Update

Arizona State Parks Audio Update Index

Update icon Hear about Upcoming Events at Arizona State Parks with our Audio Updates feauturing interviews with Park Rangers, State Park staff and other guests.

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AU 009: Event: Kartchner Caverns 20th Anniversary Celebration, April 26, 2008

Location: Kartchner Caverns State Park
Guest: Kartchner Caverns co-discoverer Gary Tenen
Summary: Hear a summary of how Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts discovered Kartchner Caverns in 1974. Learn about the Kubla Khan column and how Arizona State Parks took over stewardship of the caverns. Additionally, hear about the events scheduled to occur at the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the park on April 26.
Time: 8:34

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AU 008: Event: Archaeology Expo, March 1 & 2, 2008, plus Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month, March 2008

Location: Arizona State Museum
Guest: Public Archaeology Programs Manager Ann Howard
Summary: Overview of Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month scheduled for March 2008 with over 60 events around Arizona. Discussion about what you can do at the Archaeology Expo at the Arizona State Museum on March 1 & 2. Learn how Red Rock State Park, Jerome State Historic Park, and Patagonia Lake State Park are involved. Also, an introduction to the Site Steward Program which offers volunteers an opportunity to help protect Arizona's archaeological sites.
Time: 6:51

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Download Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month Events Schedule by Area, Location, and Date: Events are located throughout Arizona ( 734 KB PDF) Also included in the download is the Archaeological Site Etiquette Guide, a list of relevant web links, and information about the Arizona Site Steward Program.

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AU 007: Event: Geo Cache Bash, February 23, 2008

Park: Cattail Cove State Park
Guests: Cattail Cove Park Manager Gary Peaslee & Volunteer Host Nancy Winters Koenig
Summary: Guests explain the basics of Geo Caching, including how it started and good geo caching practices on public lands. Plus, learn what will be happening at this event on February 23. Additionally, a brief explanation of Cattail Cove's 28 Boat-in campsites.
Time: 6:15

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AU 006: Event: Plein Air Treasures, Art Show, January 5-27, 2008

Park: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Guests: Artist & Board Member of the Tuscon Plein Air Painters Society Cindy Carrillo and Boyce Thompson Arboretum Information Specialist & Volunteer Program Coordinator Paul Wolterbeek
Summary: Guests explain what Plein Air is and the inspiration behind creating these events. Also, learn about the upcoming art show and find out why Boyce Thompson Arboretum inspires artists & photographers to hike the trails.
Time: 6:15

AU 005: Event: Riordan Christmas Tradition on December 15, 2007

Park: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Guest: Park Ranger Nikki Lober
Summary: Park Ranger Nikki Lober explains about the activities and musical performances scheduled for that day's events. Learn about the historic quilts on loan, a brief history of the mansion, and more!
Time: 4:41

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AU 004: Event: Veteran's Day Celebration on November 10-11, 2007

Park: McFarland State Historic Park
Guest: Park Manager Chris DeMille
Summary: Park Manager Chris DeMille gives an interesting history lesson about the courthouse. Plus a quick discussion about the important preservation and restoration work planned for the courthouse building. Chris also tells us about McFarland's participation in the Florence Home Tour event scheduled for February 9th, 2008. The Veteran's Day Celebration is also an ASP 50th Anniversary Event
Time: 5:51

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AU 003: Event: Night Under the Stars on November 3, 2007

Park: Alamo Lake State Park
Guest: Interpretive Education Coordinator (Western Region) Elizabeth Enriquez
Summary: Guest Elizabeth Enriquez discusses some of the activities that will happen on November 3rd at Alamo Lake State Park: Telescopes, the Lowell Observatory, Red Flashlights, Fishing, and more!
Time: 4:43

AU 002: Event: Hike the Peak on October 27, 2007

Park: Picacho Peak State Park
Guest: Park Manager Rob Young
Summary: Learn about what to bring on a hike to the top of Picacho Peak. Plus find out some of the activities that will happen on Hike the Peak day.
Time: 4:10

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AU 001: Event: Anza Days on October 20-21, 2007

Park: Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Guest: Asst. Park Manager Patricia Moreno
Summary: Learn about Captain Juan Batista de Anza II; what Anza Days celebrates and find out some of the activities available at this yearly event.
Time: 4:07

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