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Field Trips

Upcoming events

    • 07/03/2024
    • 10/01/2025
    • 10 sessions
    • Arizona Family Restaurant
    Register

    The field trip committee meeting is held monthly on the first Wednesday of the month. It is an opportunity for committee members to discuss upcoming field trips.

    We will be meeting at the Arizona Family Restaurant at 2 PM.  Hope to see you there!

    Please register here.

    • 01/14/2025
    • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 18
    Register

    Tucson Wagon and History Museum 1/14/2025

    Trip Cost $15

    The Tucson Wagon and History Museum (formerly known as the Rodeo Parade Museum) features over 100 historic horse-drawn vehicles including the Maximillian & Carlotta coronation carriage (the last Emperor and Empress of Mexico) and carriages featured in OklahomaMcClintock, and other western-themed movies. The museum also provides a unique and fascinating look at life in Tucson in the early 1900s, including a blacksmith shop, saddle shop, and many other exhibits and period artifacts from the turn of the 20th century.

    We’ll meet at the Photography Club at 8:30 AM for departure at 8:45 AM.  Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge, if you have one. For those carpooling, $6.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

    We will drive to the museum where free parking is provided for guests. There we’ll be met by a docent, who will guide us through the various exhibits. This behind-the-scenes tour will enable participants to use tripods, monopods, and flash equipment. The tour should take approximately 2 1/2 hours, ending around noon.

    The tour involves extensive walking and standing. Club members with mobility issues may find this tour challenging.

    Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at one of the many local Mexican restaurants where the trip will end about 1:30 PM. We should return to Green Valley by 2:30 PM.

    Additional information about the Tucson Wagon and History Museum is available here.  

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability. You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography Club before the trip departs. 

    Tom Parker will be our trip leader.  For questions email Tom Parker at tparker324@aol.com or call 618-304-1456.

    Last date to cancel for a refund is January 7, 2025.

    If you need to cancel please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com.  We may have people on the wait list to take your place.  

    NOTICE:

    All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

    To participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.


    • 01/25/2025
    • 9:15 AM - 1:30 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 1
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    Ignite Sign Art Museum, A Neon Attraction 1/25/2025

    Cost: $16.00

    Discover Ignite, the neon sign museum in Tucson. It's a vibrant homage to the city's rich history and culture. Located near downtown Tucson, just off the Sunshine Mile Historic District. This museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the art of neon signs and their significance in American history.

    As you step into the museum, you are greeted by a dazzling array of neon signs that date back to the early 20th century. Each sign tells a unique story, reflecting the businesses and establishments that once illuminated the streets of Tucson. From retro motels to classic diners, the neon signs on display capture the essence of a bygone era.

    We’ll meet at the Photography Club upper-level parking lot at 9:15 AM for carpooling, departure at 9:30 AM. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge, if you have one. For those carpooling, $8.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

    Jude Cook and his amazing team of volunteers tend to work on sign restorations and new displays most Saturdays during their regular hours, so there may be an opportunity to see what's going on behind-the-scenes. During your visit you’re welcome to visit with their knowledgeable staff and volunteers about the projects they are working on.

    The museum encourages visitors to capture and share photography for personal, noncommercial use. Only handheld cameras with attached standard flash equipment are allowed during museum hours.

    Please note: Some signs and displays at Ignite have flashing lights which may be a concern to anyone who has epilepsy or is photosensitive, so please consider that before signing up.

    Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at the Culinary Dropout, 2543 East Grant Road, for their weekend brunch 

    For more information on Jude Cook and the museum go to the Ignite Sign Art Museum website   IGNITE SIGN ART MUSEUM - Neon and historic sign museum 

    Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs. 

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a one-time waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs if you haven't already done so. 

    Last date to cancel for a refund is January 18, 2025.

    If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com.  We may have people on the wait list to take your place.  

    NOTICE:

    All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

    In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

    • 01/28/2025
    • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 11
    Register


    Franklin Auto MuseumTM 1/28/2025

    Cost: $15.00

    The Franklin Auto MuseumTM, maintained by the Thomas H. Hubbard/H.H. Franklin Foundation, is a means to continue Thomas Hubbard’s collection of classic Franklin automobiles, and to provide an opportunity to develop a comprehensive Franklin Museum covering all years of the company’s production. Mr. Hubbard put into trust his entire Franklin automobile collection, an extensive library of Franklin Company research materials, his aunt’s extensive collection of native American artifacts, and a historical adobe home, a 7,000 square foot museum and other buildings, all in a desert landscape. The automobile collection has grown to include additional examples of all Franklin automobiles. The museum gift shop offers a curated selection of merchandise to commemorate your visit.

    Meet at the Photography Club's upper-level parking lot at 8:45 AM for carpooling, departure at 9:00. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge, if you have one. For those carpooling, $5.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver. 

    Upon our arrival at the museum, we will be met by Bourke Runton, who will take us on a brief tour. Following the guided tour, you’re welcome to explore the museum’s many exhibits and the museum grounds. We will have the museum all to ourselves. Use of tripods and flash equipment is permitted.

    Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at Guadalajara Original Grill, where the trip will end about 1:30 PM. Find more information about Guadalajara here

    Additional information about the Franklin Auto MuseumTM is available here.

    Contact the Field Trip Guide Tom Parker at 618-304-1456 or email at tparker324@aol.com with any questions. 

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a one-time waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs if you haven't already done so. 

    Last date to cancel for a refund is January 21, 2025.

    If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com.  We may have people on the wait list to take your place.  

    NOTICE:

    All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

    In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

    • 02/11/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 10
    Register

    Reid Park Zoo - Behind the Scenes 2/11/2025

    Trip Cost $40.00

    Get up close with some of your favorite Reid Park Zoo residents. During this 60-minute behind-the-scenes adventure, you will learn how Reid Park Zoo uses proper nutrition and health care to provide quality, whole-life care to its animal residents. Your experience includes visits to the Animal Health Center, Zoo kitchen, and rhino habitat. During a special close encounter with the rhino, you will discover the importance of animal training for completing daily health checkups. The trip cost covers both the zoo admission and the behind-the-scenes experience.

    We’ll meet at the Photography Club upper-level parking lot at 8:00 AM for carpooling, departing at 8:15 AM. Comfortable shoes and water are suggested. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge, if available. For those carpooling, $6.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

    We will drive to the Zoo, where free parking is provided for Zoo guests. We will assemble at the large Zoo sign outside the admission gate for a group photo, just in time for the Zoo’s opening at 9:00 AM. We will have about an hour before we start the behind-the-scenes experience, so you’ll have some time to get close to some of your favorite animals, check out the aviaries, and experience the Giraffe Encounter (where you can feed a giraffe for a nominal fee). Make sure you’re at the Giraffe Encounter no later than 10:20 PM so we can start the behind-the-scene experience on time. Since the behind-the-scene group size is limited to 10 people, we’ll divide the group between two Zoo educators, but don’t worry -- each group will share the same experience.

    Hand-held cameras and smartphones are welcome, but Go-Pros, selfie sticks and other equipment that could potentially be stuck into animal habitats or over guardrails are not allowed. There are also areas of the Zoo where photography is not permitted: Zoo educators will advise you where photography is not allowed. The behind-the-scenes experience should end around noon.

    The tour involves extensive walking and standing. Club members with mobility issues may find this tour challenging.

    After your behind-the-scenes visit you’re welcome to spend the rest of the day at the Zoo, exploring on your own. You can also join us for a no-host lunch at the Bisbee Breakfast Club, 2936 East Broadway Boulevard in Tucson, where the trip will end around 1:30 PM. If you plan to go back to the Zoo following lunch, be sure to have your hand stamped at the Zoo’s entry gate.

    Though outside food is not permitted in the Zoo, the Flamingo Grill located in the Zoo’s Welcome Plaza features a variety of reasonably priced menu items. You may also choose to bring your own food and picnic in one of the many areas just outside the Zoo in Reid Park – just be sure to check at the front gate before exiting if you plan on returning to the Zoo later in the day. Bottled water is always permitted in the Zoo.

    Additional information about the Reid Park Zoo is available here.

    Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or email tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs. 

    Last date to cancel for a refund is February 4, 2025.

    If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com.  We may have people on the wait list to take your place.  

    Notice:

    All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations.

    In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

    • 02/25/2025
    • 8:15 AM - 1:30 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 15
    Register

    Tucson Auto MuseumTM 2/25/2025

    Trip Cost $15.00

    The mission of the Tucson Auto Museum is to showcase the very old (their Model T is almost 110 years old), the iconic (hard not to fall in love with their mid-century classic Cadillacs, DeSotos, and Packards), the sporty (picture yourself behind the wheel of one of their classic Corvettes, Thunderbirds, or Mustangs), the unique (ever see a car with just one door—and it is in the front?!) and more. You can even go Back to the Future in their shiny, stainless steel Deloreon. Are you a fan of Batman? Come check out the bat cave with 3 iconic vehicles from Batman Returns. Tucson Auto Museum is a venue for enthusiasts as well as those who do not yet realize that they are car people to appreciate over a century of automotive evolution and innovation.

    This will be the Photography Club’s first field trip to the museum’s new and expanded location at 4825 North Sabino Canyon Road. They always have between 65 and 75 classic, iconic, and unique autos inside their 25,000+ square foot facility—plus lots of interesting automobilia like signs and gas pumps from yesteryear.

    We’ll meet at the Photography Club upper-level parking lot at 8:15 AM for carpooling, departure at 8:30. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge if you have one. For those carpooling, $9.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

    Upon arrival, we will be met by museum staff who will provide a brief overview of the museum. Afterwards, you’re welcome to explore and photograph the museum’s many exhibits. We will have the museum all to ourselves. Use of tripods and flash equipment is permitted. The tour should end around noon.

    Please note that this is a “living” museum -- all their cars run, are roadworthy, and are maintained at the museum, so if you are sensitive to oil, lubricants and other automotive garage scents, you might want to pass on this trip.  The tour also involves extensive walking and standing. Club members with mobility issues may find this tour challenging.

    Additional information about the Tucson Auto Museum is available here

    Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at Inca's Peruvian Cuisine, located at 6878 East Sunrise Drive in Tucson. You can check out their menu here. The trip should end about 1:30 PM and we should be back in Green Valley around 3:00 PM.

    Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.

    GVR requires that every person participating in club's field trips must sign a waiver absolving GVR of any liability.  You will be required to sign the waiver at the Photography club before the trip departs. 

    Last date to cancel for a refund is February 18, 2025.

    If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com.  We may have people on the wait list to take your place.  On the morning of the trip, please call Tom and Lynn as soon as you know you cannot make the trip.

    NOTICE:

    All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

    In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.

    • 04/08/2025
    • 8:45 AM - 2:00 PM
    • GVR Photography Club, Santa Rita Springs Social Center
    • 25
    Register


    Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operating Museum -- Behind-the-Scenes 4/08/2025

    Trip Cost $15

    The Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operation Museum is a charitable, not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) corporation dedicated to the hobby of model railroading by providing the publiic with an interactive museum of operating to train layouts, displays and exhibits. This 6,000 sq ft museum features completely functional model trains in a variety of scales, from miniature Z-scale all the way up to a ride-on 7 1/2" rail gauge train and full-size caboose. The museum provides a unique look at the past that captures the imagination of every guest.

    We will drive to the museum where we will be provided an overview of the museum and its mission. From there, you are free to check out the various scale-model railroad exhibits -- volunteers will be on-hand to answer your questions. This behind-the-scenes tour will enable participants to use tripods, monopods, and flash equipment that is usually prohibited during normal operating hours. The tour should end around noon. 

    Following the tour, participants are invited to a no-host lunch at Brother John's Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ, 1801 North Stone Avenue, Tucson.  Check out their website here.

    Additional information about the Gadsden-Pacific Division Toy Train Operation Museum is available here.

    The museum offers free parking for its guests. For those carpooling, $5.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.

    Meet at the Photography Club upper-level parking lot at 8:45 AM for departure at 9:00 AM. Please wear your GVR Camera Club badge, if you have one. 

    GVR requires that every person participating in Photography Club Field Trips must sign a one-time waiver prior to departure absolving GVR or any liability.  You may sign the waiver at the Photography Club or the morning of the trip, if you have not completed one already.

    Tom Parker will be our trip leader. Contact Tom at 618-304-1456 or tparker324@aol.com with any questions. He will be disseminating more information to registered participants via e-mail as we get closer to the event.

    If you need to canceI, please contact Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at (719) 351-5193 or Irozema51@gmail.com. On the day of departure call Tom.

    Last refund date is April 1, 2025.

    NOTICE:

    This is a walking tour that lasts about 2 hours. All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.

    The club strives to provide several field trips specifically designed for members with physical limitations. 

    In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.



The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.
921 West Via Rio Fuerte, Green Valley, AZ 85622 
Phone 520-648-1315

If you have any questions or concerns please call the above number during business hours or email us at: gvrphotographyclub@gmail.com

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