Park Rangers, Park Steward volunteers, and a Desert Survival Specialist will be there to share safe hiking practices, helpful gear, and tips for the day of. This is also a good time to learn about what to expect for the trails you signed up for and get trail passports and maps.
FREE PUBLIC SAFETY EXPERIENCE LIKE NEVER BEFORE Fun for all ages with games, prizes, giveaways, and kids’ activities! Join in the action! Attendees can participate in a live Search and Rescue experience. Learn hiking safety and survival skills. Learn More!
This will be your opportunity to pick-up your official event tee shirt, parking wristband(s), and other important event information. Additionally, you can complete your electronic tracking system registration, visit promotional booths from some of our great sponsors, purchase extra meals for guests that you are bringing to the UROCK Festival, and to stock up on […]
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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Learn to harness the land and plants to your advantage in remote emergencies. Discover the basic techniques that use natural resources, minimal gear, and methodology to affect survival in our rough desert climate. This educational hike walks you through the internationally recognized principles of survival and how they apply to the Sonoran Desert. The practical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
