National Day of the Cowboy, on the fourth Saturday in July — falling on July 23, this year — is here to prove to us that cowboy culture, despite the misconception that it has faded away over the years and been beaten down by the Information Age, is alive and well. The museum will have … Continued

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many breeding resident birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. Space … Continued

Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars are available to … Continued

Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. We’ll also see other aquatic and riparian wildlife along the way! To register, please call the Preserve … Continued

Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many breeding resident birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. Space … Continued

Join Ranger Kevin for an easy-paced, guided walk along the Preserve trails to learn about the plants, animals, ecology, and history of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Space is limited. To register, please contact the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772. Important Notes: Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is … Continued

Join Vulture City for an evening guided tour of historic Vulture City.   Stephan Cerutti, Town Builder & Manager, will lead our guests through the restored building while he shares his intimate knowledge of the restoration work and rich history of the town that grew up to support Arizona's most prolific gold mine. Purchase tickets … Continued

Join us for an evening of stargazing and photography at the historic Vulture City. Hours: 8 p.m. to midnight   Less light pollution means a night sky full of stars! See the Milky Way and dozens of shooting stars above the majestic Sonoran Desert and historic 1800s buildings.