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• Cinco de Mayo Party

  • When
    05/10/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Photo courtesy of LA Infused

  Please join us at Deby's home to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great Mexican food. Please bring your favorite Mexican side, or appetizer dish to share. This will be held on Saturday, May 10th.

  "Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza." —Wikipedia

  Please bring your favorite beverage.

  Bring your SWIMSUIT and towel. Dress it up with your serape and sombrero.

  Deby is our glamorous host. Deby's address will be provided when you register.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.
  

  Hey everyone, don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    05/18/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Carol's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Carol's home in Gilbert. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Carol's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Playground Group Campout

  • Start
    05/23/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    05/26/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Jerome

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  Located just 9 miles from Jerome Arizona in the Prescott National Forest, this site provides a quiet and tranquil escape from the city and is still in the middle of both great shopping and history. Spend a day in Jerome or doing wine tastings in nearby Cottonwood and Prescott Valley

  Facilities:The site has a large group gathering place with picnic tables, grills, a large fire pit and vault toilet and is adjacent to a family picnic area. There is no drinking water available. The nearby towns of Prescott Valley and Cottonwood have grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, shopping and other conveniences.

  Natural Features: The campground is in a secluded site in the tall ponderosa pine trees. Pleasant daytime temperatures and cool mountain breezes make it a nice respite from the summer heat of nearby deserts.

  Recreation: The surrounding forest offers many hiking trails of various levels of intensity, from easy short-distance walks to more challenging elevated climbs. Campers who need a break from hiking can relax around the campground, take in the views and listen to the sound of the wind in the pines.

  Nearby Attractions: A short drive away is the colorful town of Jerome, an abandoned mining town that has been transformed into an artist and tourist community.
  
  Tuzigoot National Monument, an ancient ruin of the Sinaguan culture, and Dead Horse Ranch State Park, which has mountain biking, canoeing and fishing along the Verde River, are also close by.
  
  Tuzigoot National Monument
  
  Dead Horse Ranch State Park

  Activities: A group dinner will be held on Saturday Night; We will arrange group hiking and off-roading activities to be announced in the pre-camp e-mail.

  Getting There: Latitude/Longitude

  34° 41' 53.9999" N, 112° 8' 10.0000" W

  Take State Highway 89A (seven miles southwest of Jerome or 13 miles east of Prescott Valley) to Forest Road 104. Travel on Forest Road 104 for two miles to Playground Group Campground.

  Host: Rion Snapp

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 5/8/25 to get a refund. 
  

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• Summer Members' Party and Ice Cream Social

  • When
    06/07/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's home

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  Members Party

  Yes, it's time for another Members' Party!

  Come enjoy an afternoon at Deby's beautiful home in Mesa. Bring your swimsuit and towel! Join your Desert Adventures friends for an afternoon of sun, swimming, great conversation and fantastic food!

  Pool toys and yard games will be available. You are welcome to bring your favorite yard game/pool toy.

  Dinner will be served at about 5:00 pm. DA will provide the protein, vegan protein, and ice cream. We request that you bring a summer appetizer, side dish, or favorite topping to share.

  This event is BYOB (Adult Beverages). DA will provide water.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $15.00 on this activity when you register with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is $25.00 annually.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Party hosted by Deby and Barb. Their contact information will be provided on your registration confirmation.

  
  

  
  

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• San Tan Brewery/Distillery Tour

  • When
    06/08/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    495 E Warner Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225

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  Photo courtesy of San Tan Gardens Brewery and Distillery Tours

  A MUST-SEE and DO event.

  SanTan Brewing Company is proud to be an Arizona-based, award-winning producer of hand-crafted beers made with Uncommon Quality for Everyday Occasions.
  

  Experience Arizona's Largest Brewery & Distillery Facility. SanTan Tours feature 10 stops along the brewery and distillery path. You’ll visit stations like Grain Handling, The Brewhouse, Barrel Aging, Packaging, and more. At select stops, you’ll have the opportunity to taste samples of the products at various stages of production. Each tour is led by a SanTan expert who will guide you through the 35,000 sq. ft. facility and answer questions along the way. After the tour, relax at our tasting bar where you can purchase additional tastings, canned beers, bottled spirits, and exclusive merchandise.

  • Age restriction: must be 21 or older
  • Length of tour: 75 minutes
  • Tour Times: Sundays 1:30pm
  • Must wear closed-toed shoes
  • Tour facility not temperature controlled

  Last day to purchase tickets will be May 17th. This is also the final day for a cancelation refund.

  Nonmembers joining Desert Adventures receive upcoming event notifications and enjoy 3 FREE Member Parties with yearly savings on paid events. Membership costs just $25.00.

  Please check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Your Host is Gwen. Her contact information will be provided with your registration email.

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• Mogollon Rim Dispersed Campout

  • Start
    06/11/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    06/24/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    On the Rim

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  Join us for one of our most spectacular campouts of the year! This is rustic dispersed camping at its best. We will be along the Mogollon Rim in the tall pines at the best time of year. With one ticket purchase, you can camp for as many of the 13 nights as you wish. Only available on weekends? come for just the weekends. Only available during the week? Join us when you can. Never rustic camped before? Come and learn from those who have!

  Forming the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau, the Mogollon Rim drops up to 2,000 feet in some areas for a breathtaking overlook of Arizona’s untamed wilderness. Outdoor recreation of all kinds is a favorite activity throughout the Rim, as it boasts part of the largest ponderosa pine forest in the world and some lakes that draw in an ever-expanding herd of elk. While the lakes and forest roads that wind throughout this amazing area draw in outdoorsman galore, the quieter hiking trails that weave deep into the wilderness also have plenty of their own appeal. Here are some of the best trails the Rim and its surrounding areas have to offer.

  Important Information: Because this is dispersed camping, we will not know our final location until June 10. Registrants should plan on receiving the final location and direction on the evening of June 10 via e-mail. This is a Pack-it-in/Pack-it-out event. Registrants will be responsible for providing their food, water, and equipment, and hauling out all trash and waste.

  Please bring propane to share or $ to contribute.

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 6/1/25 to get a refund. 

  Host: Rion Snapp

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    06/29/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Christine's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Christine's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Christine's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Campout at Moqui

  • Start
    07/03/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    07/06/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Moqui Campgroud, Happy Jack, AZ
  • Spaces left
    17

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  The Moqui Group Campground sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by ponderosa, oak, and aspen at an elevation of 6,915'. Its an ideal setting to get away from the summer heat for the long holiday weekend! We will plan several hikes, a group meal, and, based on interest, a 4x4 Adventure

  The nearby Mogollon Rim is one of the most striking geologic features in the state. This steep escarpment, measured in thousands of feet, stretches from New Mexico diagonally across two thirds of Arizona and offers sweeping views of the landscape.

  Many visitors spend time relaxing and exploring the area. The nearby C.C. Cragin Reservoir and Knoll Lake offer opportunities for water based recreation, while the Arizona National Scenic Trail, General Crook National Recreation Trail, and historic Cabin Loop Trail System offer opportunities for hikers, bicyclist, and equestrian users. There are also several Fire Lookout Towers in the area.

  Location:

  From Flagstaff, Arizona, drive 55 miles south on FH 3 (Lake Mary Road) to AZ 87 at Clints Well. Turn left onto AZ 87 Drive approximately 9 miles to milepost 298.8. Turn right on FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground.

  From Payson, Arizona, drive 46 miles north on AZ 87 toward Winslow. Turn right onto FR 138 and drive about one mile to the campground. 

  GPS Coordinates 34°35'46.1"N, 111°11'55.2"W

  Cancellations received more than 10days prior are entitled to a refund.

  Information on meals and additional activities will be provided to registrants two weeks before the event.

  Join Desert Adventures and save $ on this campout with additional savings all year. The cost to join Desert Adventures is just $25.00.

  Trip Leader: Rion Snapp

  Elevation 2,170 Ft.

  Hey everyone, don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  CANCELLATION NOTE: You MUST cancel before 6/22/25 to get a refund. 

  
  

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• Lunch before 3D mini Golf

  • When
    07/12/2025
  •  
    11:30 AM
  • Location
    Portillo's 10574 N. 90th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258

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  Photo courtesy of Portillo's website

  It All Began in the Dog House

  In 1963, Dick Portillo invested $1,100 into a small trailer to open the first Portillo's hot dog stand in Villa Park, IL, which he called "The Dog House." Years later, Portillo's has become a brand synonymous with Chicago. In fact, we're kind of a big dill- people say it's not a real trip to Chicago unless you eat at Portillo's. Fortunately, die-hard fans and first-timers alike have their choice of Portillo's restaurants, as we've beefed up to more than 70 locations across several states.

  NOW - Welcome to Portillo’s at 10574 N 90th Street! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our 50s-60s Americana themed restaurant. Savor our char-broiled burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches, iconic Chicago-style hot dogs, and fresh chopped salad. Don’t miss out on our famous chocolate cake shake to top off your meal. Open late and designed for family-friendly dining, Portillo’s is the ultimate spot for delicious fast food in a fun atmosphere.
  

  Have some fun,  join us for lunch?

  Our host is Deby. Her contact information will be included in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Imagine 3D Mini Golf

  • When
    07/12/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Imagine 3D Golf 9180 East Talking Stick Way #7, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

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  Photo courtesy of Imagine 3D Golf website

  Get out of the July desert heat for this cooooool experience. Have fun with friends on this challenging 18-hole indoor course.
  

  Imagine a COSMIC ADVENTURE!

  That is the best way to describe an out-of-this-world golfing experience! So don your 3D glasses and wander through the universe.

  Enjoy a sense of psychodelia as you compete with your teammates and demonstrate your golfing skills.

  Nonmembers can save the difference on this event and additional discounts throughout the year by joining Desert Adventures. The membership fee is $25.00.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Your host will be Deby. Her contact information will be included on your registration confirmation email.

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    07/20/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Beth's home in Glendale. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Beth's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Capital Reef / Arches N.P. Campout - UTAH - DRAFT

  • Start
    07/29/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    08/03/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Utah

  
  

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• Wyoming Equality - DRAFT

  • Start
    08/06/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    08/10/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Wyoming

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    08/17/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Barb's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Barb's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Barb's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Heard Museum Tour - DRAFT

  • When
    08/30/2025

  
  

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• Grand Canyon Campout

  • Start
    09/04/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    09/07/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    1 Mather Campground Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Join Desert Adventures for yet another fabulous year camping at the Grand Canyon! We are continuing our decades-long tradition of camping in the Mather Campground, just a 10-minute walk to the south rim. In addition to your DA family, you may see families of deer, javelina, and elk walking through the campground. We welcome you to commune with nature and socialize with us.

  Itinerary

  • Thursday check-in time is at 2:00 pm.
  • Thursday night, campers can gather with their dinners and cocktails at the group site and make plans for their Friday adventures.
  • Friday and Saturday, everybody’s on their own to hike, shop, nap, or do some combination.
  • Saturday evening we’ll have happy hour around 5pm (please bring your favorite adult beverage to enjoy), followed by dinner around six. We’ll provide a meat (a vegetable protein if requested) for dinner. We ask that people bring snacks, sides, or desserts to share.
  • Sunday morning checkout time is 11:00am.

  Amenities

  The Group Site, is a tent-only campout per park policy. If you like, you may reserve a site in Trailer Village or in one of the other loops in the Mather Campground the weekend we are camping and join us for dinner and other activities. Parking at our group site is limited to two vehicles at Sage Loop Site 4, so carpooling is highly encouraged. Extra vehicles may be parked in the parking lot adjacent to Camper Services at the Mather Campground entrance.

  There are potable water pumps and restrooms with electricity and running water right next to our group site. Showers, laundry facilities, and pay phones are available at Camper Services (bring quarters and flip-flops).

  Market Plaza is a short walk or drive away and offers shopping and dining, as well as lodging at Yavapai Lodge. If you like, you may reserve a room at Yavapai Lodge the weekend we are camping. Market Plaza features free Wi-Fi, albeit slow and unreliable. Please note that cellular connectivity in the park can be spotty, and your campout leader(s) may not be reachable in the park. Always try texting first.

  We will have the DA propane fire pit to enjoy in the evening! Donations of/for gas are welcome.

  Cancellation refunds are available until August 15th.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store

  Rion and Deby will be our Trip Leaders. Their information will be provided with your registration confirmation.

  
  

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• Fall Members' Party - DRAFT

  • When
    09/21/2025

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    09/28/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Deby's home in Mesa. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Deby's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Japanese Friendship Garden - DRAFT

  • When
    10/12/2025

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    10/26/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Rion's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Rion's home in Phoenix. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Rion's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Queen Creek Olive Mill - DRAFT

  • When
    11/08/2025

  
  

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• Cave Creek Group Site Campout - DRAFT

  • Start
    11/13/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    11/16/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Cave Creek

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting

  • When
    11/23/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Beth's Home

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  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Beth's home in Glendale. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Beth's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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• Thanksgiving Dinner - DRAFT

  • When
    11/27/2025

  
  

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• Members' Holiday Dinner - DRAFT

  • When
    12/06/2025

  
  

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• Core Group Meeting & Dinner

  • When
    12/14/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Deby's Home

  Register

  
  

  Photo courtesy of Google Images - free
  

  Learn what makes Desert Adventures the best LGBTQ+ organization in Phoenix. This organization started in 1980 and we are still running strong!

  The Core Group meets monthly to review where we've been and plan where we go next. These meetings are open to all members. You too can be a part of planning our future.

  Bring your ideas. 

  We will meet at Deby's home in Mesa. The address will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

  Don’t forget to check out our DA store.  http://www.desertadventures.org/Store
  

  Deby's info will be sent with your registration confirmation email.

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