Field Trips
This year, we’re offering field trips before and after the symposium. You do not need to register for the symposium to attend these field trips; however, due to safety and liability reasons, you must be a member of AHS.
WED
SEP 9
Flagstaff Water Resources & Upper Lake Mary Paired Watersheds
Cost: $50 Member and $40 Student member
Leaders: Dr. Abe Springer (NAU) and Erin Young (City of Flagstaff)
Time: 9:30 – 4:00 PM | Departs from: High Country Conference Center
Join us Wednesday before the Annual Meeting and Ice Breaker Reception for a tour of the Upper Lake Mary Paired Watershed research projects presented by Dr. Abe Springer and City of Flagstaff Water Resources hosted by City of Flagstaff Water Resources’ Erin Young. We meet at the High Country Conference Center at 9:30 AM, hop in a van field school style, and drive to Upper Lake Mary paired watersheds. After a provided lunch at a lakeside ramada, we will visit the City’s water, wastewater, stormwater and recycled water systems. Bring water and sturdy footwear/outdoor clothing appropriate for the Flagstaff weather in September (perfect and temperate, but potentially rainy and windy).
Saddle up for the post-symposium shindig! Extend your stay in the beautiful Ponderosa Pines with a camp out at Dogtown Lake. BYO camping gear, campsites have been reserved in advance! Carpooling is HIGHLY encouraged. Opt in for a river kitchen-style dinner on Friday night. Saturday, choose your own adventure! For the extreme adventurer, hop in a side by side with SRP to check out a flume in the woods. Or, get your steps in with Abe Springer and visit the Big Spring (sturdy footwear, outdoor clothing, and plenty of water recommended). A third option is to explore the Williams area water resources. Post-daytime activities, meet up at Historic Brewing Company for dinner, then head back to camp for a jam out under the stars. Depart at your leisure Sunday morning.
Friday, arrive at Dogtown Lake in Williams, AZ after 4:00 and check in with the camp host. Set up camp. Optional dinner served at 18:30.
Saturday 8:00 AM: choose your adventure (breakfast & packed lunch provided):
Option 1: Side x Side to the FLUME:
- This will require a sense of adventure!
- Wear sturdy shoes & adequate attire for off-roading (pants, long sleeves).
- Short hike (<0.5 Mile)
- Bring plenty of water
Option 2: Hike to BIG SPRING with Abe
- Car pool to trailhead
- Bring plenty of water
- Wear sturdy shoes/outdoor attire
- Involves creek crossings (water shoes or sandals recommended
- 7.5 miles round trip decending about 200 feet in elevation down rocky trail
Option 3: Explore Williams water resources and BASALT COLUMNS in Sycamore Canyon
- Car pool to well sites and hydrological/geologic locations of interest
- Dinner in town at Historic Brewing Company (not included in cost)
- Return to camp for another night of camping under the stars
- Bring an instrument or your dancing shoes!
- Depart Sunday A.M. at your leisure
*Must be a member to attend the field trip*
SAT
SEP 11-13
Post-Symposium CAMPIN’ in the PINES – CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Cost: $80 Member and $70 Student member
Leaders: Zac Keller, Dr. Abe Springer (NAU), and Don Bills
Time: 9:30 – 4:00 PM | Departs from: High Country Conference Center