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Leader: Aaron Wright Site Description: Papago Butte lies near the community of Maricopa, south of Phoenix and northwest of Tucson. It is an extension of the Palo Verde Mountains and lies adjacent to the Vekol Wash. While the butte is privately owned, permission has been granted to lead a group to see some of the hundreds of Hohokam petroglyphs that adorn it. This trip will first stop at the Casa Grande National Monument, which is the site of a four-story adobe building built in the fourteenth century. From there, attendees will visit the petroglyphs at Papago Butte. The tour is capped with an optional stop at the Ak-Chin Him-Dak Eco-Museum before the return to Tucson. This museum is owned and operated by the Ak-Chin Indian Community and features the art and history of O’Odham of the Vekol and middle Gila River valleys. Bring water, lunch, and snacks. Difficulty: Papago Butte requires 0.25 miles of walking across level but unpaved terrain. Casa Grande and the Him-Dak museum of ADA accessible Vehicle Requirement: none Driving Time/Distance One Way: 2 hrs, 100 miles Max. Number of Participants: 20 Fee: $10 admission for the museum; pay on-site
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