Issue #4 in my comic book series features the squirrel maze and the comic is called The Acorn Avenger. The cover is full of puns.
Stop back in a week for issue #5 !
Maze of the Week #108 - Squirrel
Maze of the Week #108 is of a Squirrel. Did you guess correctly based on this preview? The Squirrel maze is featured this week because January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day.
Here is the first version of the maze:
And now the alternative color version, where I changed the background colors and gave our friend a darker, and less bright coat color.
Downloads are available in the comic book style maze section. Come back tomorrow to see what the comic book cover looks like !
Next weeks Maze Preview: What do you think the maze is ?
10 Labyrinths to Visit in Arizona
Did you know Arizona has a unique labyrinth experience? I have selected 10 of the best labyrinths (there are well over 100) that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on the large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to walk and explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. So today we explore…
10 Labyrinths to Visit in ARIZONA
1. Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center Gratitude Labyrinth
A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made of rocks is part of a campus that includes a Prayer Garden, a lawn fountain, a courtyard, and much more. To see photos and read about the entire campus check this page out.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Address:
1500 E Greenway Pkwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85022
2. Morris K. Udall Regional Park Labyrinth
Very exciting to share this Man in the Maze labyrinth made from paint on concrete. Is found in front of the Morris K. Udall Recreation Center building. Center of the Maze is a statue. I had to share this maps view of the maze. The park is open from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Address:
7200 East Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, Arizona 85715
BONUS: Tucson seems to have the most labyrinths of any city in Arizona, including at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Episcopal Church of Saint Matthew, Rincon United Church of Christ and the Tucson Medical Center Hospice if you are in the area !
3. Banner Desert Medical Center Harmony Garden Labyrinth
This unique labyrinth is a 6 circuit dual reflection labyrinth is located on the first floor of the hospital. It can be walked on the left side or right side, each leading to the center with a bench against the back wall.
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Address:
1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202
4. Red Mountain United Methodist Church Labyrinth
A 5 circuit circular medieval labyrinth made of bricks/pavers. The shape and size of this labyrinth make it different from most labyrinths. Looks very cool in the maps satellite image. You can learn about the church on their website.
Location: Mesa, Arizona
Address:
2936 N. Power Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85215
5. Chandler Presbyterian Church Labyrinth
This large 11 circuit medieval labyrinth is made of rocks and gravel. You can find more information on the labyrinth by visiting their website. “Our labyrinth is open to the public and is located on the northwest corner of our campus at 1900 S. Arrowhead Drive. To find the labyrinth, park in our main parking lot and proceed westward. A paved walkway leads into the labyrinth area, which is below ground level. A large cross in the desert will show you the way.”
Location: Chandler, Arizona
Address:
1900 S Arrowhead Dr.
Chandler, Arizona 85286
6. Foothills Christian Church Heart of God Labyrinth
Photos courtesy of Foothills Christian Church Heart of God .
This classical 7 circuit labyrinth has a unique heart shaped center, is made of rocks and is 70 foot in diameter with 55 inch wide pathways. You can find it on maps, satellite view ! There are benches nearby for rest and prayer.
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Address:
3951 W. Happy Valley Rd.
Glendale, Arizona 85310
7. Chaparral Christian Church Labyrinth
Very unique labyrinth in the shape of a cross that is quite large at 70 x 55 feet. It is the one labyrinth on the list where you should call for availability ! Phone: 480.991.9878 or email at hello@chaparral.org from their website. Below is an illustration from a wonderful pamphlet you can read about the labyrinth!
Chaparral Labyrinth
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Address:
6451 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
8. Circle of Peace Church Labyrinth
A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made of rocks that includes benches in a seating area off to the side. Cross in the center. I their own words, the labyrinth: “It’s a prayer path, or labyrinth. We built it as a way to help people pray.”.
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Address:
8430 W. Deer Valley Road
Peoria, Arizona 85382
9. Hudson Park Labyrinth
Spiral labyrinth is located in the northeast corner of the park on each side of the parking lots on S Cedar and E Cedar Streets. You can see photos from the construction of the labyrinth here showing the concrete walls that separate the pathways.
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Address:
1430 E Cedar St.
Tempe, Arizona 85281
10. Unity of the Huachucas Labyrinth
Unity of the Huachucas Labyrinth
A peaceful desert labyrinth made of placed rocks with views of the surrounding mountains, this spiral labyrinth has a bench in the center. You can find a picture of the labyrinth and read about the group on the unity website.
Location: Hereford, Arizona
Address:
7487 E Larkspur Ln
Hereford, Arizona 85615
BONUS: Civana Wellness Resort Labyrinth
This labyrinth is private, but I wanted to include it becasue of the nice video I found that featured it above. If you are interested in a resort experience in Arizona, you can plan a trip on their website.
Location: Carefree, Arizona
Address:
37220 Mule Train Road
Carefree, AZ 85377
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day. And in Arizona it is probably a hot day !
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist and have made a few mazes of places in AZ you might want to check out:
13 Movies with the word Maze in the title
You know the movie has the word Maze in the title, but you aren’t quite sure what the full title is. I can help. I have pulled together the 13 most popular movies with maze in the title. If the movie contains a maze or labyrinth as part of the story, I will watch and review the movie. Check out this list where I give you a description, a poster, some information about the movie and for a few a link to my review of the movie. If none of these movies are what you are looking for, maybe it is part of this other post: 12 Movies with the word Labyrinth in the title.
I break these “Maze” films into 4 sections:
The Maze Runner Movies:
The Maze Runner (2014) - (IMDB) (my review)
The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) - (IMDB)
This trilogy of movies are based off the very popular books written by James Dashner. The overall story starts with our main character not having a memory and being stuck in the middle of a large maze with a group of other boys. They must work together to escape. In movie #2 they have the new challenge of a barren landscape. And in the final movie they learn what the whole ordeal is all about while breaking into a maze. The movies also have some great posters if you like mazes and labyrinths !
The Horror Movies:
I find that a maze can become an effective plot device in a horror movie, as evidenced by the list below. Being lost in a maze creates tension and you never know what you are going to find around a corner.
Woman in the Maze (2023) - (IMDB).
A group of friends break into a closed corn maze at night for some fun and games. A killer in a red hoodie decides to play a different game where he kills people.
Haunted Maze (2013) - (IMDB) (my review)
4 friends find a cursed Indian burial grounds in the woods and it creates a time travel situation that traps them there. Can they escape ? Image if Pet Cemetery was mixed with a bad horror movie and given no budget - that is this movie.
The Adventure and Fantasy Movies:
Into the Grizzly Maze (2015) - (IMDB).
A TV movie that is clip heavy from the show. Tells the story (with many stories along the way) of Hercules taking on the Minotaur. Good if you like the show.
The Maze (1997) - (IMDB)
A TV movie starring Tom Hanks that was a response to the Dungeons and Dragons controversy of the early 80’s. Friends decide to play the role playing game M&M in the local caverns - what could possibly go wrong ?
Everything Else:
These maze movies include a prison break, a romance, a comedy and a thriller.
Maze (2017) - (IMDB).
This is a true story about a 1983 prison break from an Irish prison by IRA members.
Maze (2000) - (IMDB)
A comedy about a group of friends that get trapped in a maze fort Dave made in his living room out of old boxes. One of my favorite maze movies. Fun, and an original story ! You can’t watch this movie and say you’ve seen this before !
Iron Maze (1991) - (IMDB)
A thriller starring Bridget Fonda. A crime is committed in a small town and the perpetrator admits to doing it, but only in self defense. Is he telling the truth or is there something else at play ?
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