Post-meeting Field Trip 48 - Forum on the Geology of Industrial

Scottsdale Cottonwood Resort & Suites
Scottsdale, Arizona
May 1 – May 4, 2012
geologyofindustrialminerals.org
Pre-meeting field trip – April 30 - May 1, 2012
FGIM technical meeting – May 2 - 4, 2012
Post-meeting field trip – May 5, 2012
Sponsors
Arizona Geological Society
Arizona Geological Survey
SME Dryer Fund
Hosts
Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona Geological Society
Arizona Rock Products Association
Arizona Mining Association
American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) – Arizona Section
PROGRAM
May 1 – May 4, 2012
Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
MONDAY, APRIL 30 - TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
TIME
EVENT
12:00pm April 30, 2012
Pre-Conference Field Trip + box
lunch
5:00pm May 1, 2012
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
TIME
12:00pm–5:00pm
5:00pm–7:30pm
6:00pm–8:00pm
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
TIME
6:30am–4:30pm
6:30am–8:00am
6:30am–5:00pm
9:00am–12:00pm
8:00am–5:00pm
8:00am–8:10am
8:10am–9:00am
9:00am–10:40am
10:00am–10:20am
10:40am–12:00pm
12:00am–1:00pm
1:00pm–2:40pm
2:40pm–3:00pm
3:00pm–4:20pm
5:00pm–8:30pm
LOCATION
Depart from Cottonwoods
Return to Cottonwoods
EVENT
Exhibitor Set-up
Registration
Opening Reception
LOCATION
Ballroom
Ballroom Foyer
Camelback Circle
EVENT
Registration
Continental Breakfast
Speaker Prep Room
Guest Trip 1 – Heard Museum
Exhibit Hall Open
Welcome
Keynote: Drew Meyer
Technical Session 1: Carbonates
Break: Posters, Exhibitors
Technical Session 2: Sandstone
and Aggregates
Lunch
Technical Session 3: Rare Earth
Elements
Break: Posters, Exhibitors
Technical Session 4: A Little Bit
of Everything
Banquet
LOCATION
Ballroom Foyer
Ballroom Patio
Catering Room
Cottonwoods Lobby
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Cookout Corral
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012
TIME
6:30am–4:30pm
6:30am–8:00am
6:30am–5:00pm
8:00am–5:00pm
8:30am–11:30pm
8:10am–9:00am
9:00am–9:40am
9:40am–10:00am
10:00am–12:00pm
12:00pm–6:00pm
EVENT
Registration
Continental Breakfast
Speaker Prep Room
Exhibit Hall Open
Guest Trip 2: Taliesin West
Keynote
Technical Session 4, cont’d
Break - Posters, Exhibitors
Technical Session 5: Arizona
Conference Field Trip with Box
Lunches – Industrial Minerals of
the Phoenix Valley (included with
registration fee)
LOCATION
Ballroom Foyer
Ballroom Patio
Catering room
Ballroom
Cottonwoods Lobby
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
TBD
LOCATION
Ballroom Foyer
Ballroom Patio
Catering room
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Cottonwoods Lobby
1:40pm–2:00pm
2:00pm–2:30pm
EVENT
Registration
Continental Breakfast
Speaker Prep Room
Exhibit Hall Open
Roundtable
Technical Session 6: Potash
Guest Trip 3: Desert Botanical
Gardens
Break – Posters, Exhibitors
Technical Session 6, cont’d
Lunch
Exhibitor Breakdown
Technical Session 7: Education &
Outreach
Meeting Wrap-Up, Open Forum
BUSINESS MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
7:00am–6:00pm
Post Meeting Field Trip
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012
TIME
6:30am–10:00am
6:30am–8:00am
6:30am–NOON
8:00am–NOON
8:10am–9:00am
9:00am–9:40am
8:30am–11:30am
9:40am–10:00am
10:00am–11:40am
11:40am–12:40pm
1:00pm
12:40pm–1:40pm
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
The Technical Program consists of volunteered oral and poster presentations, as well as a few invited
presentations and a daily keynote address by leading figures in the field.
Oral presentations are allocated a total of 20 minutes – 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for
questions and transition.
Acceptance of an abstract for submission presumes the authors will also submit a manuscript for inclusion in
the Forum proceedings, which will be published within one year after the conference.
Poster presenters will have one bulletin board, approximately 6 x 3 feet in size. Posters will be on display for
the full day of their presentation. Authors are encouraged to be present during designated times to explain their
posters and answer questions.
The Arizona Geological Survey has committed to publishing an online Proceedings Volume within a year of the
Forum. All attendees are urged to submit a paper based on either oral or poster presentations at the Forum.
Details on formats and deadlines will be available at the Forum in May.
Scottsdale, Arizona
MAY 1 – 4, 2012
geologyofindustrialminerals.org
DEADLINE for submission: March 29, 2012
Abstracts are now being accepted on all aspects of industrial minerals for the 48th Forum on the
Geology of Industrial Minerals. Talks and poster presentations are invited on the following topics:
 important and potential industrial rocks and minerals;
 the geology of commodities such as lithium, rare earths, mineral sands, magnesite,
clays, fertilizer minerals, zeolites, manganese, silica, and gemstones;
 aspects of the usage of construction materials and building stones;
 exploration case histories and techniques, greenfield operations, reclamation
examples and techniques;
 outreach and education programs, societal and legislative challenges to mineral
production; and reports on state, regional, and national developments.
A session on Strategic and Critical Minerals and their role in a technological society is planned.
Authors will be notified by March 30 of acceptance of their submittals.
Abstracts should be in English and are expected to be about 500 words/3000 characters. Extended
abstracts are welcome. Authors are urged to prepare their abstracts using MS Word.
The title of the abstract and the name, email address and affiliation of the corresponding (or
presenting) author are to be entered into the fields when completing the submission form online. All
correspondence regarding the abstract will be restricted to the corresponding author.
Text should be left side justified. Use Arial 10-point font throughout.
1. Title of abstract. The title of the abstract should be in bold text and lower case, except for
abbreviations, the first letter of the title and the first letter of each proper noun.
1.1 Example:
Assessment of potash potential in the Holbrook basin, eastern Arizona, USA
2. Author and details. Authors should be listed in order using surname first, followed by first
name for first author. Additional authors should be listed by first name followed by last name.
Use lower case text except for abbreviations and the first letter of each proper noun. Leave a
space between words and separate each author by comma.
For single author abstracts the author’s affiliation and email address should be given
immediately after the author’s name separated by a comma. Where there are multiple authors a
number in superscript should be used to designate the affiliation as shown below.
2.1 Example (single author):
Scientist, John
Department of Earth Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA,
[email protected]
2.2 Example (multiple authors):
Scientist, John1, Jane Researcher2, and Jill Postdoc3
1
Department of Earth Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA,
[email protected];
2
Sonora Minerals, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico; 3USGS, Denver, Colorado, USA
3. Abstract. Leave a line after authors and affiliations. Insert text of abstract. Abstracts should be
prepared using the FGIM Abstract Template.
3.1 Example of abstract (Abstract Template):
Summary of how to prepare your abstract
Scientist, John1, Jane Researcher2, and Jill Postdoc3
1
Department of Earth Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona, USA,
[email protected]; 2Sonora Minerals, Nogales, Sonora, Mexico; 3USGS, Denver,
Colorado, USA
Text should be left justified with one (1) space at end of each sentence. Use Arial 10-point
font throughout. The abstract should include a brief introduction followed by a summary of
methods, results and conclusions. No references, tables, figures or any other graphics
should be included. Please use both English and metric measurements and symbols.
Remember, the abstract is of utmost importance, for it is read by 10 to 500 times more
people than hear or read the entire article. It should not be a mere recital of the subjects
covered, replete with such expressions as “is discussed” and “is described.” It should be a
condensation and concentration of the essential qualities of the paper.
4. Submission
Submit the Word file via the Forum website http://geologyofindustrialminerals.org/, formatted
using the Abstract Template, above.
REGISTRATION FORM
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The Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
Scottsdale, AZ
May 1-4, 2012
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Wednesday $100
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Total
$25
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Total, Page One
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Total, Page One, balance forward
Field Trips (open to participants and guests)
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# of attendees Total
Pre-meeting Trip: Minerals and geology of the Colorado Plateau and Mogollon Rim,
12:00 pm, April 30 – 5:00 pm May 1 – Cost $170/person
$
Post-meeting Trip: Minerals and geology of Eastern Arizona,
8:00 am – 5:00 pm May 5 – Cost $55/person
$
Guest Activities [dependent on level of interest from attendees] – Cost $20/person/trip
Guest Trip #1, Wednesday, May 2
$
Heard Museum
Guest Trip #2, Thursday, May 3
$
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Guest Trip #3, Friday, May 4
$
Desert Botanical Garden and Boyce Thompson Arboretum
TOTAL REGISTRATION / EVENT FEES
$
No refunds after April 30, 2012. Cancellations after that date will support student registrations.
Payment must accompany this form in order to process your registration. You may pay by check or PayPal (U.S. Dollars).
Checks must be made payable to “Arizona Geological Survey” and mailed to: Forum on the Geology of Industrial
Minerals, Attn: Debra Winstead, Arizona Geological Survey, 416 W. Congress Street, Tucson, AZ 85701. Further
information on the Forum and online registration can be found at http://geologyofindustrialminerals.org/, or by contacting
Debra Winstead by email at [email protected], or by phone at 520-209-4155.
Enclosed is a check (U.S. dollars) for the amount due, payable to Arizona Geological Survey.
Please invoice me via PayPal.
We are taking over the entire Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort in spectacular Scottsdale, Arizona for the Forum.
The Resort is a peaceful, green 25 acre retreat tucked into the Sonoran Desert. Secluded yet convenient, just
12 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), this luxury resort is surrounded by everything that makes
Scottsdale world-renowned…from the neighboring Borgata Shopping Village to Old Town's captivating variety
of arts, dining and entertainment choices.
Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain and drenched in sunshine an astonishing 300 days a year, this
luxury desert resort is an inviting oasis in Scottsdale featuring exotic desert flora, clean crisp air, and
breathtaking mountain views. Everything has been designed for ultimate comfort and supreme relaxation
including the beautifully manicured grounds, two swimming pools, fitness center, tennis courts, putting greens,
and nature trail where guests often spot cottontail rabbits and quail in their natural habitat.
For recreation and sports, there are a wide variety of golf courses and clubs, as well as opportunities to go rock
climbing and river rafting, take in a football or baseball game, visit Casino Arizona, and more. Plus you can go
hiking or jogging on the nature trail adjacent to the property. Expected temperatures: highs – mid 90s, lows –
low 60s.
The Forum has negotiated an amazing rate of $84 per night for individual casitas (Tucson casitas: 485 square
feet) for conference attendees. For $94 per night, enjoy a Phoenix casita (700 square feet).
The Tucson casitas (below) feature luxury plush-top Omaha mattresses and bedding, premium bath products,
living area with sleeper sofa, mini refrigerator, coffee & tea station, and a work desk with wired high speed
internet. A front dining patio compliments the peaceful feeling of the resort. Whitewashed wood beamed
ceilings add to the rustic splendor of the Arizona desert enhancing the experience of this tranquil retreat.
Thirty-four Phoenix Casita Suites (below) are designed for the ultimate Scottsdale escape. Each casita offers
700 square feet of extraordinary freedom providing an equipped kitchenette with dining area, a private living
room with a classic Arizona wood burning beehive fireplace complete with sleeper sofa, a master bedroom with
luxury plush top Omaha mattresses and bedding with a spacious dressing and private bath area offering
premium bath products.
Contact the resort directly to make your reservations, mentioning the 48th FGIM,
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
6160 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
1-480-991-1414
scottsdalecottonwoods.com
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is a major international hub served by most major U.S. and Foreign carriers including Alaska Airlines,
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US Airways. With more than 80 domestic and 21 international nonstop flights, you can fly from nearly
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www.phxmesagateway.org), is served by Allegiant Airlines (tel. 1-702-505-8888; www.allegiantair.com), which
has service from small cities in the Northwest and Midwest
SuperShuttle (tel. 1-800-258-3826 or 1-602-244-9000; www.supershuttle.com) offers 24-hour door-to-door
van service between Sky Harbor Airport and resorts, hotels, and homes throughout the Valley. Per-person
shared-ride fares average $16 to downtown Scottsdale, and $24 to $31 to north Scottsdale.
Taxis can be found outside all three PHX airport terminals and cost only slightly more than shuttle vans. You
can also call AAA / Yellow Cab (tel. 602-888-8888), Apache Taxi (tel. 480-557-7000), or Mayflower Cab (tel.
602-955-1355; www.discountcab.com). Taxis from the airport charge $5 for turning on the meter, a $1 airport
surcharge, $2.10 per mile, and a minimum fare of $15. A taxi from the airport to Scottsdale will cost between
$21 and $36.
By Road
Phoenix is connected to Los Angeles and Tucson by I-10 and to Flagstaff via I-17. If you're headed to
Scottsdale, the easiest route is to take the Red Mountain Freeway (AZ 202) east to U.S. 101 N.
Pre-meeting Field Trip
48th Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals
Come join your industrial minerals colleagues for our pre-Forum field trip to northern Arizona and a visit to
the first new cement plant in the state in more than 50 years. The trip will depart from the Forum venue
(Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites) at noon on Monday, April 30 in a comfortable air-conditioned
and restroom-equipped motor coach.
We’ll travel across parts of all three of Arizona's geologic provinces to visit two of Arizona's cement plants
and associated quarries, Phoenix Cement, at Clarkdale, and the Drake Cement Company's new state-ofthe-art facility at the reborn settlement of Drake, way up on the southwestern part of Arizona's Colorado
Plateau.
Phoenix Cement plant at Clarkdale
From Scottsdale, we'll head northward across the northern edge of the Basin and Range province to
travel across the Central Mountain Region of the “Transition Zone” and into the Verde Valley, where we'll
make a brief stop at Montezuma Well National Monument, a true “cenote” version of a solution-dissolved
sinkhole used by prehistoric occupants of the region as a basis for a local agricultural irrigation operation.
Farther north on I-17 we'll enter the colorful “red rock” country of Sedona. After crossing Oak Creek, we'll
head back across the Verde River to Clarkdale, for a brief encounter with the source rock and updated
descendent of the Phoenix Cement plant that enabled the Glen Canyon Dam to be constructed across
the Colorado River in the early 1960s.
Sedona
Jerome Grand Hotel
Pre-meeting Field Trip - 48th Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals (continued)
Up the hill from Clarkdale we'll enter the century-old, (in)famous hillside mining town of Jerome, site of
the now closed United Verde Mine, one of the first open-pit copper mining operations in the nation. There,
we'll spend the night in comfortable hotel accommodations situated on Arizona's most famous creeping
landslide.
Next morning, after breakfast, we will resume our travel up and over Mingus Mountain and then resume a
northward traverse to the re-established settlement of Drake for our cement plant tour and quarry visit at
the Drake Cement Co. plant and quarry.
Drake Cement plant in northern Arizona
After our visit at Drake, en route back to Scottsdale, we'll take a short side trip to visit the unique Lyle clay
deposit where hectorite is being mined for use in cosmetics and specialty paper coatings by the R.T.
Vanderbilt Co. for their “VEEGUM®” and “VAN GEL®” product lines. (Hectorite is a clay-mineral close
cousin of bentonite.)
Lyle clay pit
The registration fee for this trip is $170 and includes transport by modern air-conditioned motor coach
(with restroom), overnight accommodation at the historic Jerome Grand Hotel (said to be haunted!),
continental breakfast on Tuesday morning, all incidental admission fees, and lunch on Tuesday after our
visit to the Drake facility.
Ultimate field trip participation limited to 45 people.
Post-meeting Field Trip
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After your Forum sessions have formally ended, we offer FGIM participants a Cinco de Mayo field trip into
the area east of the Phoenix metro area into Gila County, the site of major mining activities in Arizona
since territorial days.
This trip will depart from the Forum venue at Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort on Saturday morning, 5 May,
and will feature visits to the Imerys Group pearlite deposit near Superior, Arizona, and the National
Gypsum mining operation in the San Pedro Valley, between the towns of Mammoth and Winkelman. En
route we will pass through some of the most extensive and famous copper mining areas of Arizona.
We'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned and
restroom-equipped motor coach, and en route
to our featured sites. Shortly after leaving
Scottsdale, we'll pass by the world-famous
Superstition Mountains, but we regret we'll be
unable to visit the famous “Lost Dutchman”
mine.
(We haven't yet been able to find it!)
The Superstition Mountains
Near Superior, close to the base of Picketpost
Mountain, the Imreys Group mines a deposit of
pearlite, a volcanic glass with unique expansion
properties that has various uses in construction
materials, horticultural additives, as filtration aids,
and thermal insulation.
Picketpost Mountain
The site of the Imreys pearlite mine has been known
to locals for many decades as a source of smooth,
jet-black obsidian nodules known as “Apache tears.”
These are now considered a contaminant in the
pearlite, so they'll make a nice souvenir of our visit.
The town of Superior lies at the base of the dramatic Apache Leap cliff and grew up as a mining down
associated with the historic Magma Mine, initially a silver prospect, but later a significant producer of
copper for nearly a hundred years in the 19th and 20th centuries. The Magma Mine ceased production in
1981. But over the last ten years, Resolution Copper – a joint venture of Rio Tinto and BHP – has been
exploring and developing what many believe to be one of the largest copper ore bodies ever found in
North America.
Apache Leap looms over the town of Superior, Arizona
After our motor coach climbs up thru Devil's Canyon along Queen Creek, we'll catch a glimpse of the
headframe of the #10 shaft, a more than 20–foot diameter shaft Resolution Copper is sinking to a depth of
7,000', one of the deepest ever drilled in North America. Temperatures encountered at the base of the
shaft are in the range of 175° F (80°C)!
As of March 2012 the shaft had reached a depth of 5,200'.
Aerial view of the Inspiration / Miami Mining district in 2010
Continuing eastward, we will pass into the heart of the Inspiration / Miami Mining District the site of a
number of world-class copper mining and smelting operations with a history extending back to Territorial
days. We'll stop for lunch in the Globe-Miami area.
After lunch, we'll make a stop a short distance east of Globe at the former Superfund asbestos clean-up
site for a brief discussion of that project.
Our motor coach will then proceed southward across the Mescal Mountains into the Dripping Spring
Valley, then through the Gila River canyon to the San Pedro Valley. Approximately nine miles farther south
we will arrive at the Garcia Mine of National Gypsum Co.
After our visit at the National Gypsum workings, we will retrace our route down the San Pedro Valley to
Winkelman, then head back to Superior via a different route, one that will take us past the huge copper
operation at the Ray Mine. We'll spend 20-30 minutes at the Ray Mine overlook, both to view exhibits
provided by ASARCO, and to gape into one of the largest open pit mines you'll probably ever see.
Google Earth satellite view of
the Ray Mine.
Note scale bar in lower left
corner of the image.
An hour and a half ride back to Scottsdale should get us back to the Cottonwoods Resort in plenty of time
to freshen up before dinner.
Registration cost for this post-meeting field trip is $55 and includes transport by modern air-conditioned
motor coach (with restroom), and an informal lunch in the Miami-Globe area, before our visit to the
National Gypsum facility.
We plan on having at least one Guest Trip per day, depending on number of attendees and interest.
Heard Museum (Guest Trip #1 – Wednesday, May 2)
Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard is an institution that
successfully combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective with the beauty of
art. Through innovative programs, world-class exhibitions and unmatched festivals, the Heard Museum sets
the standard nationally for collaborating with Native people to present first-person voices. Partnerships with
American Indian artists and tribal communities provide visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art and
cultures of Native people, especially those from the Southwest. The museum's activities revolve around
collecting, preserving and presenting art ranging from ancestral artifacts to contemporary paintings and
jewelry. Exhibitions lay the foundation for learning about the cultures and experiences of the people -- past and
present -- who create art. The Heard draws on its extensive collection as well as loaned artwork to present a
mixture of long-term and changing exhibitions. The Heard Museum actively collects American Indian fine art,
and a variety of paintings, drawings, prints, photography and sculpture can be found throughout the museum's
galleries and grounds. Fine art exhibitions reflect the scope of the museum collection, which contains historic
drawings more than a century old as well as contemporary canvases. Take a Photo Tour of the Heard Museum
http://www.heard.org/
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West (Guest Trip #2 – Thursday, May 3)
“Frank Lloyd Wright began building this desert masterpiece in 1937 as his personal winter home, studio, and
architectural campus. Located on the beautiful Sonoran desert in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in
northeast Scottsdale, the site offers a broad range of guided public tours. Visitors experience firsthand Wright’s
brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.”
http://www.franklloydwright.org/web/Tours.html
Desert Botanical Garden (Guest Trip #3 – Friday, May 4)
“With approximately fifty acres under cultivation, something is always blooming at the Desert Botanical Garden.
The Garden is the premiere showplace featuring desert plants from around the world, all of which have various
means of attracting pollinators (and cameras). Flowers might be obvious and flamboyant, or less conspicuous
and diminutive; open at night or during the day; common or very rare.” The Garden is located in Papago Park
in Central Phoenix.
http://www.dbg.org/
Exhibitor Move-in and set up
Tuesday, May 1, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, May 2 – Thursday, May 3, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, May 4, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
6160 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
1-480-991-1414
scottsdalecottonwoods.com
Exhibit Space ($300 includes one free registration and ad space in program)
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Sponsorship Opening Reception ($500 includes one free registration and 2 posters)
Breaks ($400 includes one free registration and 2 posters)
Contributor ($250 includes ad space in program)
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For detailed information call:
Send to: Arizona Geological Survey
ATTN: Debra Winstead
48th Industrial Minerals Forum
416 W. Congress Street, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85701
Debra Winstead
48th Forum Coordinator
1-520-209-4155
or
[email protected]
Scottsdale Art Walk
There are more than 100 art galleries in Scottsdale. You can enjoy Scottsdale ArtWalks every Thursday
evening, year-round (except Thanksgiving) from 7 - 9 p.m. Each week, Scottsdale Gallery Association
members host special exhibits - many with artist receptions - and join together for an informal come-and-go
“open house” throughout the district. Casual and eclectic, it’s a great time to visit the galleries and learn about
featured artists. Several times per year, the Scottsdale Gallery Association holds Special Event ArtWalks with
live music along the streets and special themed events.
Scottsdale Art Walk Photo Tour
Video: Scottsdale Art Walk
Climb Piestewa Peak or Camelback Mountain
Piestewa Peak, formerly known as Squaw Peak, is part of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. The elevation of
Piestewa Peak is 2,608 feet; the total elevation gain for the Summit Trail is 1,190 feet. That might not sound
high, but hikers of all levels can get a great workout climbing this mountain, and get a great view of the city
when they get to the top. If you decide to hike the Summit Trail, though, you won't be alone. According to the
City of Phoenix, it is one of the most heavily used trails in the nation with 4,000 to 10,000 hikers per week.
Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the Summit Trail. Camelback Mountain has two major trails. Neither
one is especially long, but they are considered moderate to difficult hikes. Echo Canyon is the most popular,
and is steeper. Cholla Trail is not as steep, but rockier.
Climb Piestewa Peak
Climb Camelback Mountain
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art**
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art focuses on modern and contemporary art, architecture and
design. There are five galleries that showcasing changing exhibitions and works from the Museum's growing
permanent collection. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art features an outdoor sculpture garden. The
Museum presents a variety of educational programs and special events for adults and families, including
lectures, docent-led tours, workshops and classes.
Take a Photo Tour of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
South Mountain Park
At over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park and Preserve often is considered the largest municipal park in the
country. There are more than 50 miles of trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking. Dobbins
Lookout, at 2,330 feet, is the highest point in the park accessible by trail. If you aren't into hiking, biking or
riding, you can drive to Dobbins Point to get a fantastic view of the Valley of the Sun. It's just over 5 miles from
Central Avenue to Dobbins Lookout.
South Mountain Park and Picture Gallery
Conference attendees from all countries will need to apply for and obtain a visa to enter the U.S. The visa
application process differs depending on your country of residence. Please visit the U.S. Government’s State
Department website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_2664.html – there you will find detailed
information on the visa application process applicable to you.
We can provide attendees a letter of invitation to the Forum. Please contact Debra Winstead at the address
below for assistance.
Debra Winstead
Conference Coordinator
Arizona Geological Survey
416 W. Congress St., #100
Tucson, Arizona, USA 85701
1-520-209-4155
[email protected]