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The weather is cooling down, and that means it’s time for Fall Fest at Slide Rock State Park! Join us on October 5, 2019 for a day of family fun at one of the state’s most popular parks.
The 11th annual Sedona Winefest will take place at the Sedona Posse Grounds Park on Sept. 28 and 29.
Catalina State Parks hosts local musicians at their amphitheater, offering a night of music and fun in the outdoors!
Catalina State Park is hosting a Star Party to showcase the night sky on Saturday, April 7 with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association.
Explore the science of Kartchner Caverns State Park and its ecosystem during "Cave Fest" on Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, 2018.
Now the link between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Lake, the Apache Trail, also known as State Route 88, was once just a path used first by Native Americans to traverse the rugged range we know as the Superstition Mountains.
Want to beat the heat this summer? Get out and explore a lake park with water activities and fun for the whole family!
Kartchner Caverns State Park will celebrate Earth Day and the return of the Myotis velifer bat colony to Kartchner Caverns State Park at "Bat Day" on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Catalina State Park's popular concert series on the first Saturday of the month is held continuously throughout the year but artists have been announced through July 2017. Visitors will enjoy an evening concert amid the beautiful landscapes of Catalina State Park. Please note: In the month of April, there is a concert on the third Saturday of the month in addition to the concert on the first Saturday of the month.
Explore the science of the cave and its ecosystem at Kartchner Caverns State Park's "Cave Fest" on Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special guests including those from the University of Arizona and the Arizona Game & Fish Department will have presentations about water conservation efforts, how Kartchner Caverns differs from other caves, and future plans for cave conservation.
The Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park is now open for the season and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. five days a week (Thursdays through Mondays) until the first week of April 2017. During the season, the Park offers programming that features boat tours and bird walks open to the public.
Sedona's red rocks and the lush Verde Valley make a stunning backdrop for an itinerary filled with everything from antique shopping and dining to high-energy hikes.
Winter is a time for families to come together and what better place to do so than visiting Red Rock State Park for a hike. The park will hold Geology and Archaeology Hikes in December 2016 and January 2017.
As one of only 11 national scenic trails in the United States, the Arizona Trail is a worthy trek for anyone who wants to explore Arizona from where it borders Mexico, near Sierra Vista, all the way north to the Utah Border, near Kanab. Arizona has a wide variety of terrain and the Arizona Trail is the ultimate way to experience it.
Prep your palate for wine in Verde Valley. Home to some of the most picturesque landscape in Arizona, Verde Valley offers great wineries and tasting rooms nestled in the red rock countryside.
The stretch of the "Mother Road" running across Northern Arizona is dotted with history, culture and fun. Get your kicks on Arizona's own special pieces of this famous road.
A recreational wonderland in Northern Arizona, the White Mountains provide a picturesque setting for outdoor activities throughout the year. Hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, camping and more beckon enthusiasts from all over to explore the great outdoors and relish the clean, fresh air. The trail system is renowned in its own right, and allows visitors to not only take in the incredible sights (think Ponderosa Pines, meadows, streams, and lakes), but also provides front row seats to wildlife viewing.
Step into the mysteries of history. At the Casa Grande National Monument, you'll find the ancient Sonoran Desert People's Farming Community including the preserved "Great House" or "Casa Grande".
Names after a gold mine that may or may not exist, Lost Dutchman State Park is a beautiful respite in nature just 40 miles outside of Phoenix. Some come in search for gold while others visit to experience the peaceful hiking or biking trails, or to soak in the wide-open skies near their campsite. There's no guarantee of striking it rich, but you'll certainly walk away with a trip, and photos to treasure.
Walk into an Arizona Courthouse from 1878. In Florence, Arizona, you can. Now caled the McFarland State Historic Park, the seven-room adobe structure is dedicate to sharing the history of Arizona in its pre-statehood days. In between the courthouse and museum, the building has undergone several purpose changes including becoming a hospital, then a public health center.