Are you prepared? What happens if your navigation app or GPS becomes lost or damaged while you are in the wilderness? Do you know how to use a map or a compass? Get peace of mind by taking the same map and compass training class provided to search and rescue personnel throughout the state. This […]
Spend an hour with us to learn everything you will need to know to visit any of our national parks. This is a free session, so come and grab some coffee and donuts!
RSVP Time & Location Apr 19, 2026, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM Papago Park, 625 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA About the event She Roams Earth Day Cleanup Papago Park + Tempe Town Lake | April 2026 This Earth Day, we’re coming together to give back to the trails and outdoor spaces that […]
This class covers the fundamentals of backpacking so you can hit the trail with confidence. It simplifies the process so you can focus on the fun! Through instructionals, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, Q&A, and a detailed graphic PowerPoint, you get the practical knowledge needed for fun, safe backpacking. Ideal for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, this course […]
How to prepare for, avoid, and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge for any outdoor enthusiast. Self-reliance basics for the outdoors. How to avoid and survive emergencies in a wilderness setting with minimal resources is essential knowledge every outdoor enthusiast should have. This course covers the principles and protocols […]
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2026 Dates National Parks Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates: February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) May 25: Memorial Day June 14: Flag […]
Join us for the 24th Annual Water Rescue Rodeo. Bring a team, join a team, or volunteer to be rescued! Learn more and sign up!
2026 Dates National Forests The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 19, 2026 Presidents’ Day: February 16, 2026 Memorial Day: May 25. 2026 National Get Outdoors Day: June 13, 2026 Independence Day: July 4. 2026 Constitution Day: September 17, 2026 […]
2026 Dates National Parks Come experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates: February 16: Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) May 25: Memorial Day June 14: Flag […]
MAP & COMPASS NAVIGATION How to find your way, find where you are, and find the way to help in an emergency! You will learn and understand all the basics of map & compass use for backcountry navigation. You will learn: Lost-Proofing & Wayfinding Skills to aid compass use Understanding the baseplate compass and how […]
