Cottonwood/Sedona leading a guided hike for the Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, 8:30 a.m. Registration required. 928-641-6013. Your chance to go hiking with me!

Topic Boots and Burgers.

Topic: Boots and Burgers. 2600 E. Willcox Dr., 520-515-5492.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 2980 S. Camino del Sol.

Book signing at University of New Mexico Press booth.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 6 Main St., 520-432-4232.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. Cottonwood Public Library, 100 S. Sixth St., 928-634-5526.

Topic: Arizona National Parks and Monuments. 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 480-686-9539.

Topic: Arizona National Parks and Monuments. 3830 N. Marshall Way, 480-686-9539. $10 admission. Reserve your seat at https://westernspirit.org/project/arizona-national-parks-and-monuments-with-roger-naylor/

Topic: Boots and Burgers. 2700 E. Speedway Blvd. 

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 34250 N. 60th St., Bldg. B, Scottsdale, AZ, 480-488-1090. $10 admission to benefit Cave Creek Museum. Classic cars will be on hand.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 12880 N. Vistoso Village Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, 520-622-6014.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 300 S. Chandler Village Dr., Chandler, AZ, 480-782-2717.

Topic: Route 66 Centennial. 18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr., Maricopa, AZ, 520-568-2926.

Topic: Arizona National Parks and Monuments. 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler, AZ, 480-782-2800.

After many years away, it was great to return to the White Mountain Nature Center in Lakeside last year to be greeted by a rollicking packed house. I’m thrilled to return this summer to share my love for this astonishing state. I look forward to catching their legendary free raptor show while I’m in town. White Mountain Nature Center is located at 425 N. Woodland Rd, 928-358-3069.

If you’ve never visited this fascinating state park, now’s your chance. Riordan Mansion is an overlooked gem in the heart of Flagstaff, right next to the NAU Campus. It will be a bit of a reunion for me since this is where I first arrived in Arizona in the summer of 1975. Ostensibly, I was there to go to college. In reality, I was beginning my lifelong love affair with Arizona. Let’s celebrate! 409 W. Riordan Rd., 928-779-4395.

I’m always happy to spend time at the Sedona Library, and April is a great time to visit red rock country. Right now, this is my only scheduled talk in Sedona, so be sure not to miss this free event. 3250 White Bear Rd., 928-282-7714.

For birders, hikers, and nature lovers, this is a great event that primarily takes place at my beloved Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. There are numerous outings over several days and it’s a great way to explore the Verde Valley. It’s conducted by the non-profit organization Friends of the Verde River. They do such great work protecting this vital waterway. I’ll be a featured speaker at the Cottonwood Library (100 S. 6th St.) as part of the event. www.verderiver.org.

This year I’ll be part of the 2025 Speaker Series for the Arizona Territorial Society, dedicated to preserving the past, educating the public, and supporting the community. And I’m all about each of those! The monthly events are held at the Adult Center in Prescott and all are welcome to attend. 1280 E. Rosser St., www.arizonaterritorialsociety.org.