Looking to kick off your new year with a healthy start? The National Park Service would like to invite the public to the 4th annual Tuzigoot Health and Wellness Day on Saturday, January 4th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Rangers and guest demonstrators will be here throughout the day holding fitness classes and guided hikes. The Sedona School of Massage will be offering free massages to visitors. Yavapai culture will also be here demonstrating crafts and performing traditional music and dances.
The schedule of events is as follows:
Demonstrations
10:00am: Yavapai Culture Lil’ Warriorettes Dancers and Ft. McDowell Gourd Singers
12:00pm: City of Cottonwood Recreation Center Zumba Class
1:00pm: City of Cottonwood Recreation Center Stick Fit
2:00pm: Gentle Vinyasa Yoga with Ranger Caitlin
Guided Hikes
11:00am: Pueblo Walk with Ranger Krystina - 1/2 mile - 40 minutes
12:00pm: Ethnobotony Walk with Ranger Chris - 1 mile - 1 hour
1:00pm: Tavasci Marsh Hike with Ranger Ed - 2 miles - 2 hours
Visitors who wish to participate in any hikes or demonstrations are advised to bring water and wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and shoes. Guided hikes into Tavasci Marsh will go down a steep, rocky grade. Sturdy shoes and hiking poles are recommended but not required.
Tuzigoot Health and Wellness Day is part of the Healthy Parks, Healthy People initiative, which promotes the use of public lands as part of a complete wellness plan. Studies have shown that just 30 minutes in nature can improve physical, emotional, and mental health. Visit https://www.nps.gov/articles/naturesbenefits.htm to find out more about the benefits of visiting national parks and monuments.
Our staff will make every effort to ensure that children and adults of all abilities are fully included in all of our recreation programs, facilities, and parks. For questions about accessible amenities or to let us know how we may best meet your needs in any of our programs, please call Laura Varon-Burkhart, Lead Interpreter at (928) 649-6195 x229.
These events are sponsored by Western National Parks Association, a nonprofit education partner of the National Park Service. Visitor’s tax-free purchases in WNPA bookstores help WNPA provide direct support to 71 NPS units across the American West. More information can be found at www.wnpa.org.
Regular admission fees of $10 per adult apply, but there is no additional charge for the special programs. All Federal recreation passes are accepted, including the annual, access, senior and military pass; children age 15 and under are free.
Tuzigoot National Monument is located at 25 Tuzigoot Road, Clarkdale, AZ. For additional information, call 928-634-5564 or visit www.nps.gov/tuzi.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
