February 21: Night Sky Event at the Agua Fria National Monument
Event Description
Join BLM and Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument for night-sky viewing event. Telescopes will be available.
Bring a headlamp or flashlight (with red light setting preferred) and warm layers. Park at the Badger Springs Trailhead parking lot and follow staff directions to the viewing area. A vault toilet is a short distance from the parking area. No water is available at the trailhead.
When: Friday, February 21, 2025, 7:15 pm-10 pm
Where: Badger Springs Trailhead, Agua Fria National Monument, about 12 miles north of Black Canyon City.
Directions: From Interstate 17, north of Phoenix, Arizona, take exit 256, the Badger Springs exit. Follow the gravel road for approximately one mile east to the trailhead parking area.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.