Discovery Park explores the past, present and future of the Desert Southwest. Upon completion, Discovery Park will offer visitors the opportunity to explore 200 acres of scientific, historical, and cultural exhibits. Currently open to visitors is the Gov Aker Observatory, containing a 20-inch optical telescope, the world's largest known Camera Obscura; other science exhibits and programs include a state-of-the-art space simulator ride, the "Shuttlecraft Polaris." Gov Aker Observatory serves as the official visitors' center for the Mt. Graham International Observatory. Also open is the "Nature's Hideaway" wildlife habitat, featuring native flora and fauna in a desert-riparian setting. You will be able to enjoy the refuge hiking trails, or take the Discovery Park Express narrow-gauge train. More than a museum, future attractions at the park include exhibits on mining, agriculture, and the Tunnel of Time.
Location:
1651 West Discovery Park Blvd, Safford Arizona 85546
Telephone
928 428-6260 Fax 928 428-8081
Other Science nearby:
(Safford) Discovery Park
(Safford) Mt. Graham International Observatory
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01/10 Coming to The Safford area
Arizona Renaissance Festival Apache Junction AZ March30-31 In addition to village street and pathway events, the Festival has twelve stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. From the daily opening ceremony to the closing cannon shot, every Festival minute and every Festival acre is filled with mirth, merriment and marketplace exhibitions.
Marana Main Street Festival Marana AZ April6 Located downtown at Marana Main Street and Civic Center Drive, between the Marana Municipal Complex and the Marana Health Center. There will be:
Kids activities,
Entertainment,
Food,
Vendors,
Bed races,
Concert (Saturday night),
Pancake breakfast (Sunday), and
RV boondocking (Friday-Sunday).
Prickly Pear Festival Superior AZ August24 The historic copper mining town of Superior hosts a new prickly pear festival featuring a morning “how to pick and juice ‘em” class by Jean Groen.
Tucson Greek Festival Tucson AZ September26-29 Of course, there is live Greek music, dancing, and our exquisite food. But there is even more for you to explore. There are different cooking demonstrations every day so that you can learn to replicate our pastries and delicious meals at home.
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