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Updated 11/19/2008

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Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Link to BTA home page

Yes, the Arboretum is cool! It is a great place to exercise! The Arboretum offers shaded walking paths through the Eucalyptus forest, if you stop and look up you'll see the glistening silver branches up in the canopy area backlight by the blue, blue sky overhead. Stroll through the Demonstration or Hummingbird Gardens along the way stop to watch the butterflies, birds, lizards or squirrels.

Hikers can check out the many improvements along Queen Creek or to the Arboretum's trail system. Refresh mind and spirit as you climb up the trails. Picnic tables and grills are available; pets are welcome - provided they remain leashed at all times and are well-behaved.

Come experience the cool mornings at Boyce Thompson Arboretum while you stay in shape!

Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum - Link to the museum home page

Location:	4087 North Apache Trail
	(Hwy 88)
	3.5 miles NE of Apache Junction

Rates:	$5.00 for adults
	$4.00 for seniors 55+
	$2.00 students 6 – 17
	-0- children 5 and under
	Group rates available

Hours:	9:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
Closed:	Thanksgiving and Christmas day

Phone	480-983-4888
E-mail	smhsgold@aol.com
Website:	www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org

Experience the Fact, Fiction and Folklore of the Superstition Wilderness. The museum will give you the history of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert. Exhibits include wildlife, artifacts, military, ranching, cowboys, including a bunk house. Our tourist information center is well supplied and feel free to browse our fabulous gift shop with items such as Native American jewelry, pottery, maps or the many books on the Superstition Mountain, the Lost Dutchman Mine, geology, hiking, history and trivia of Arizona. Visit the Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel, Apacheland Barn and our Twenty Stamp Mill all of which have a history, mystery and excitement of their own. We are situated on 12 acres at the foothills of the Superstition Mountains.

Some upcoming events:

Free Lectures take place on Thursdays from January thru March each year
Adventures in the Sonoran Desert classes for children and adults are scheduled. Learn about the plants of the desert and their many uses. Sign up at the museum and space is limited. Call 480-983-4888
Superstition Mountain Museum is having an Art Festival February 14, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Check our website and view our Events section to keep you informed on “What’s Happening” at the Superstition Mountain Museum.

Kathy Johnson, Executive Director