Hi,
I am back after a long camping trip to the Pacific NW (and family visit). We had a terrific time but are glad to be home safe. The only walks I went on this past week and a half were out-of-state that's why the "walk of the week" is in Mt. Rainier NP. But that brings me to...

Walk-the-Walk, FUTS Explorer Walk Series 20 Walks in 40 Days

From Jack Welch.
Please use the FUTS EXPLORER WALK SERIES 20 WALKS IN 40 DAYS SCHEDULE for the month of July.

If you don't have a copy of that schedule please call me at 714 0504 and I will mail it to you. If you get my machine leave your postal address.

The FUTS 20 Walks in 40 days will also be in the calendar of the Arizona Daily Sun

SATURDAY 11 JULY
Loop Trail Work Day
Meet at the parking area adjacent to Old Route 66 (east) & the
on ramp to Highway 40
Time: 8:30 AM
For more complete details contact Susan Hueftle
853 5542 - or e-mail: looptrail at flagbiking dot org

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
Outdoor Presentation
Location: Adult Center
Time: 6:30 PM
Subject will be out via e-mail next week

All Tuesday Walks IN JULY Start and Finish at the Adult Center
Start Time: 8:00 AM
About 3 total miles of walking in and around the surrounding neighborhood

Friday Walks change start locations every month.
For the month of July all Friday walks will start at 8:00 AM at the Ft Tuthill Parking Lot
where the urban trail enters the park. (The parking lot in front of the Fairgounds)
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If you are interested in being on the mailing list of the Forest Service/National Parks
Interpretive hikes e-mail Steve Hirst at:
shirst at mac dot com

USFS/NPS Interpretive Hikes

Thursday, July 9, 9 to 11 am
Walnut Canyon Historic Cabin
Journey back in time with NPS teacher-ranger Charlene Stone at Walnut Canyon National Monument in an easy two-mile guided walk to the 1904 log cabin built by the first ranger to protect the cliff dwellings from pilfering pot hunters. No dogs please. Participants must be 16 or older. Limit of 8; reservations required at 526-3367. Park entrance fee. Meet at Walnut Canyon visitor center at 8:45. Difficulty: easy. Call 526-1157 ext 237 for information.

Saturday, July 11, 9 am to noon
Veit Spring
Discover an historic spring high on the south slope of the San Francisco Peaks with Steve and Lois Hirst. See abundant wildflowers among the conifers and hear tales of ancient visitors, stage robbers, and lost gold. Difficulty: easy 3-mile round trip. Bring water. Meet at Snowbowl Road turnoff at 9 am to carpool, due to limited parking at trailhead. Call 527-8222 for information.

Saturday, July 11, 4 to 5 pm
Dairy Springs Nature Walk
NPS teacher-ranger Karen Knorowski will lead a walk for kids on the Dairy Springs Loop Trail. Meet at Dairy Springs amphitheater at 3 pm. Go 20 miles south of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road to Mormon Lake turnoff. Proceed 3.7 miles to Dairy Springs. Call 526-1157 ext 271 for information.