Posse Grounds of the Old West

Hike Sunrise Trail in Sedona's First Park

This area was used as a staging ground for the Sheriff's Posse of the Old West, where real cowboys roped and did their wrangling. This short hike takes you through a pinyon and juniper forest loaded with bear grass, agave, and prickly pear cactus. Enjoy sunrise in the cool morning and  learn about the plants and geology  of this breathtaking area. Watch out for the herd of javelinas!

Red Rock State Park ~ Sedona

Come along on a thrilling adventure in Red Rock State Park! Hike the Smoke Trail with Dino Diane through the high Sonoran desert of mesquite, cactus, and juniper to the banks of the meandering Oak Creek. Explore a diverse riparian habitat lush with native plants and wildlife. Don’t be surprised if a mule deer, javelina, or coyote crosses your path! These biotic communities provide the perfect opportunity to appreciate the park’s environmental education programs and Native American Indian history.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Verde Valley Ancient Cliff Dwelling

A doorway into the past, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving the Native American culture in the Southwest. Nestled into a towering limestone cliff, this ancient dwelling tells a story of ingenuity and survival in a treacherous desert landscape. Download the free field journal and come along with Dino Diane to learn through adventure in nature!

Tuzigoot National Monument

Ancient Native American Pueblo in Verde Valley

Journey back in time with Dino Diane! Over 1,000 years ago, Tuzigoot pueblo was a part of a vast trading network connecting the peoples of the Colorado Plateau to the jungles of Central America and the Pacific Coast. Built on a limestone ridge overlooking the floodplains of the Verde River, this 110-room stone village was the home of the Sinagua people, who tended their cotton and farm fields and hunted and gathered in the valley woodlands of juniper, shrub live oak, and pinyon pine.

Grand Canyon National Park 

Carved by nature, the South Rim of the Grand Canyon offers all kinds of hiking, mule rides, and whitewater rafting adventures!  Dino Diane's favorite place on Mother Earth!  Come explore the magnificent canyons, spires and buttes, and diverse wildlife.  Take a fascinating rim walk along the Trail of Time to learn all about the geoscience that shaped this special place. Keep a look out for the big horn sheep that may pass by your trail and the swooping condors!

Sunset Crater Volcano National Park

Imagine ... The earth begins to quake, rumble, and groan! Animals hurriedly scatter as plants wither and die from the heat. The air smells like rotten eggs! Suddenly, the ground cracks open. Exploding gases and fiery lava spew forth high up into the sky, creating a curtain of fire. Cooling, the lava rains down as ash, cinder, and volcanic bombs that buried the pithouses of the ancestral Puebloans who lived in this region for over 10,000 years. Come visit Arizona's youngest volcano. It looks like it just erupted yesterday!

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Chiseled by nature, Walnut Canyon echoes with the whispers of Native people that once lived within these limestone alcoves over 700 years ago. The one mile loop Island Trail provides an intimate peek into 25 ancient cliff dwellings. Step back in time with your Dino Diane Field Journal in hand to explore the world of the Native people archeologists call the Sinagua. Learn how they lived and thrived among the plants and wildlife that sustained their existence. You've got 736 steps to climb into the steep-walled canyon, so put on your sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.

Museum of Northern Arizona ~

Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau

The Colorado Plateau has been a crossroads of people and cultures for over 13,000 years. The Acoma, Dilzhe’e Apache, Dine (Navajo), Hopi, Havasupai, Hualapai, Southern Ute, and Southern Paiute all trace their cultural origins to ancestors who left a trail of artifacts—weavings, pottery, baskets, stone structures, and tools—to be discovered later by archeologists. Come along with Dino Diane on a museum scavenger hunt to explore the mysteries, values, and wonders of the people of the Colorado Plateau! What’s a Kiva? Begin your journey through time and find out!

Lakes Park, Fort Myers

Come and explore miles of beautiful trails and boardwalks along lush marsh lakes with diverse wildlife. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, bird watching, picnics, and more. Go on a nature scavenger hunt and complete your Dino Diane's Field Journal for contests and prizes! Become a member today! Watch out for the alligators!

Wonder Gardens, Bonita Springs

Explore diverse wildlife and  fascinating plants at  Wonder Gardens and go on a nature scavenger hunt to complete your Dino Diane's Field Journal for contests and prizes! Become a member today! See Writer's Pueblo & Dino Diane's Artist Gallery for details!

Stop by and say, "Hi!" to Kiwi and Millie, two very talkative parrots that will ruffle your feathers! Steer clear of the alligators and marvel at the fancy flamingos.

J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Sanibel Island

Here, you’ll enjoy eco-friendly adventures, kayaking or canoeing through shallow bays and lush mangrove forests while searching for manatees, alligators, and other diverse wildlife. Hike or bike through the wilds of Sanibel Island, a subtropical barrier island. Learn about the history of the conservation movement, unique Florida wildlife and mangrove ecosystem, in the cool Visitor & Education Center.

Bryce Canyon National Park

From the oldest tree on Earth, the Bristlecone Pine at 5,000 years old, to the enchanted rock hoodoos, Bryce Canyon is a magical fairyland nestled high on a plateau at the top of the geologic Grand Staircase. The park's high elevations boasts diverse life communities, incredible dark skies, and numerous geological wonders. Complete your free Dino Diane's Field Journal and become a member today to participate in fun contests and prizes!

  Harry Potter meets Indiana Jones meets Jurassic Park!

Dino Diane's Field Journals are based on the adventure book series, Dino Diane's Adventures. So, ride along on a spine-tingling adventure through the treacherous canyons, haunted cliff dwellings, and enchanted rock hoodoos of the old Wild West.

Join Dino Diane and her clan of adventurers as they explore the Superstition Mountains, Mesa Verde National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, and the Grand Canyon in search of the Secrets of the Five Rays of Light and ancient mysteries more valuable than gold.

More Adventures Coming Soon!