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Bird Shows, Moonlight Hikes and More at Lost Dutchman State Park in February and March

(Phoenix, AZ - January 27, 2010) - Lost Dutchman State Park offers outdoor hikes and other special programs in February and March 2010.

February 6, March 5: Starstruck Program (Astronomy)
Learn about the night sky, constellations and planets with local astronomer Bill Dellinges. Parking and seating at campground amphitheatre. Free program.

February 26: Moonlight Hike
7-9 pm. A guided 2½ mile hike on Jacob's Crosscut Trail at the base of the Superstition Mountains. Hikers should dress appropriately and wear trail shoes or boots. Some parts of the trail are rocky and uneven with occasional steep grades; participants should be in good health with no walking or night vision difficulties. After the hike gather around the campfire for a marshmallow roast (marshmallows and sticks provided). All ages are welcome. No pets, please. Large groups of 25 or more should call in advance for special arrangements. Parking in Day-Use Area.

Feb. 27: Rod Villemaire's Feathered Friends
Join park volunteer and bird expert Rod Villemaire (Bird Planet TV) for three special bird shows at the campground amphitheater:

1-2:30 pm. "Birdie Bingo." This lecture is geared for 5 to 12-year-olds. Kids get to learn about birds as they play a fun "birdie bingo" game.

3 pm. Live bird demonstrations, weather permitting. The presentation will focus on having and taking care of a pet bird. There will also be secrets of bird care as covered in Rod's book "A Bird's Eye View!"

7 pm. "Studying our Feathered Friends." Learn about working as a zoologist/ornithologist, geared for those aged 11 and up. This is a great class for anyone who might be thinking of entering a career in birds.

For more information call Lost Dutchman State Park at (480) 982-4485. Lost Dutchman State Park is located at 6109 N. Apache Trail in Apache Junction and is open seven days a week.

Park Entrance Fee is $5 per vehicle for up to 4 adults. A $2 per person entrance fee applies to pedestrians and bicyclists.

Please call ahead to find out the latest information about the State Parks by calling (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com. Follow us on twitter.com/AZStateParks.

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