November 2019
NOVEMBER 21-KAIBAB PAIUTE COMMUNITY & PIPE SPRINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT
The Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians is a federally-recognized Indian Tribe organized under the Indian Reorganization Act. The Kaibab Indian Reservation, which is adjacent to the Arizona-Utah border, lies within the Tribe’s vast aboriginal territory and encompasses approximately 121,000 acres. The reservation is surrounded by a wonderland of historic recreation and geological sights. Pipe Spring National Monument is located immediately adjacent to Tribal Headquarters.
Find out more »NOVEMBER 22 – RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES ON THE ARIZONA STRIP – JON JASPER AND VANESSA BALLARD
The BLM Arizona Strip Office manages nearly 2 million acres in northwestern Arizona. The Grand Canyon isolates the Arizona Strip from the rest of Arizona, making it among the most remote and rugged public land areas in the lower 48 states. There are approximately 4,000 miles of unpaved roads leading to spectacular scenic vistas, remoteness and solitude among rough scenic canyons and ponderosa pine forests.
Find out more »NOVEMBER 29 – NO LECTURE DUE TO THANKSGIVING DAY WEEKEND
We would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving day! And a reminder that the Public Lands Information Center will be open on both Friday November 29 and Saturday November 30. Drop on by and say hello to our staff and volunteers!!
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JANUARY 23 – THREE RIVERS CONFLUENCE / PAH TEMPE / LA VERKIN OVERLOOK
Confluence Park has a long and storied history. Evidence of Anasazi inhabitants, Native Americans, 16th Century explorers, and 19th Century pioneers can be seen and felt. Often praised for is cultural and historic value, Confluence Park also is home to a broad spectrum of wildlife species. This field trip will depart from the Public Lands Information Center at 9:00 am
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FEBRUARY 27 – GOLD BUTTE NATIONAL MONUMENT / FALLING MAN
Gold Butte National Monument covers nearly 300,000 acres of remote and rugged desert landscape in southeastern Nevada, where dramatically chiseled red sandstone, twisting canyons, and tree-clad mountains punctuate desolate stretches of the Mojave Desert. The brightly hued sandstone provides a stunning canvas for the area’s famously beautiful rock art. One such area, the Falling Man rock art site is a fascinating petroglyph gallery that has seen many visitors over the years. Walking into the Falling Man panel, people might not notice…
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