Chino Bandido

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by taking a self-guided quarter-mile nature trail that features over 1,500 recorded petroglyphs on nearly 600 boulders, native desert plants, and animals in their natural habitat at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. The preserve also has historical research data and displays of ongoing Southwest archaeology research by ASU faculty and students. The museum, gallery, trail, and free audio tour are available for the petroglyph trail. The university has been operating, protecting, and preserving the site since 1994, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore and learn more about the area and indigenous cultures through guided tours, publications, and ongoing lecture series.

Embark on a journey through the heavens with the Stellar Adventures Arizona Stargazing Tour. Explore the lunar mountains, deep canyons, and eons-old moon craters. Observe massive Jupiter and Saturn, both billions of miles away, through high-powered telescopes. Witness the beauty of celestial nurseries and thousands of shining stars. The peacefulness of the desert at night is unparalleled, making it the perfect backdrop for our Night Vision Adventure. You can watch the world come alive under the cloak of darkness using state-of-the-art night vision devices. Witness the emergence of wildlife from the black desert sky and explore the hidden treasure of the Sonoran Desert.

Enjoy a refreshing float down the peaceful Salt River, surrounded by stunning scenery and soaking up the Arizona sun at the Salt River Tubing & Recreation. Remember to rent a tube for your cooler and leave all the details to them. Make a reservation, show up in your swimsuit and flip-flops, and prepare for a great time. And if you're planning a group outing, check out the VIP group reservations, which let you skip the lines and enjoy a leisurely float with 20 or more people.