Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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(Phoenix, AZ - October 19, 2015) - On Saturday, October 24, 2015, bring your children to visit the Lost Dutchman State Park to watch the release of a Horned Owl by local Liberty Wildlife Volunteers. Liberty Wildlife guardians are committed to the well-being of native wildlife in Arizona. The volunteers rescue animals, participate in the rehab of the animals, and through their education programs share release of the animal into the wild trying to instill compassion and stewardship in young... Full story
Have you ever wanted to bring your family camping but weren't sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a unique program designed for families who have little or no experience camping. During an activity-filled weekend, families will be introduced to new adventures, learning to camp at one of their favorite State Parks, inspiring them to continue to explore the great outdoors. Let our trained camp coordinators introduce your family to new outdoor adventures, while you create a... Full story
Arizona State Parks is offering Wilderness First Responder (WFR) scholarships for a Wilderness First Responder course taking place in Flagstaff. The funds for the scholarships will be taken from the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Interested participants must complete an application and submit it to Arizona State Parks by the deadline on Thursday, July 30 at 5 p.m. The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an outdoor setting or for individuals... Full story
Travel to Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks in Sedona to create unforgettable family vacation memories. Both parks were selected in a recent travel poll by FamilyFun magazine readers as one of the "Top 10 State Parks in the Country" and were featured in the magazine's April issue. "The winners in each category represent places where families have formed lasting memories, and offer adventures for all types of interests, for animal lovers to history and science buffs," Editor-in-Chief Ann... Full story
The State Parks in Arizona provide many opportunities for campers. Sue Black, executive director, said, "Come out and visit your State Parks ..., whether it's for a day trip or a weekend adventure." Although there are many things you can experience at a State Park, here is a list of some fun things to do with your family: • Waterskiing at Lyman Lake State Park (St. Johns) • Camping under the Stars at Alamo Lake State Park (Wenden) • Swimming at Slide Rock State Park (Sedona) • Cave Tours a... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - July 1, 2015) - Get away from the sizzling temperatures and make a splash at one your State Parks on the Fourth of July weekend. Cool down and relax by swimming, water-skiing, boating, canoeing, fishing or kayaking. Wherever your adventure takes you, we hope to see you exploring at one of your Arizona State Parks. Although there are many things you can experience at a State Park, here are the top picks of some fun things to do with your family this weekend. The Top 10 things to... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - July 9, 2015) - Arizona State Parks is offering Wilderness First Responder (WFR) scholarships for a Wilderness First Responder course taking place in Flagstaff. The funds for the scholarships will be taken from the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Interested participants must complete an application and submit it to Arizona State Parks by the deadline on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 5 p.m. The WFR is the perfect course for anyone working in a position of leadership in an... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - July 17, 2015) - Arizona State Parks is offering funding from the State Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (OHV) for motorized trail projects. Available Funds: A maximum of $750,000 from the OHV Recreation Fund will be available to award selected projects. Project sponsors must complete an application package and submit it to State Parks by the deadline on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 5 p.m. Applicants MUST contact the Statewide OHV Program Coordinator, Jeff Prince, at... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - July 20, 2014) - "Suvoyuki" translated in the Hopi language means to accomplish work through a "joint effort." "Suvoyuki Day" is a festival celebrated on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Homolovi State Park that celebrates the partners who have helped to protect and save Homolovi area archaeological and cultural sites from destruction. There will be activities throughout the day including special archaeological site tours. Cultural artists will demonstrate... Full story
Every five years, the staff at Arizona State Parks prepares an information-filled report concerning plans for Arizona's motorized and non-motorized trails and their users. "This plan includes recommendations and action strategies to protect and enhance trails throughout the state including those in local city, county and state parks, as well as those on National Forest, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management lands," said Sue Black, executive director. According to the data, the... Full story
Travel to Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks in Sedona to create unforgettable family vacation memories. Both parks were selected in a recent travel poll by FamilyFun magazine readers as Top 10 State Parks in the country and were featured in the magazine's April issue. "The winners in each category represent places where families have formed lasting memories, and offer adventures for all types of interests, for animal lovers to history and science buffs," said Ann Hallock, editor-in-chief. "We... Full story
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 18 and Sunday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will be filled with family activities, presentations and hands-on activities. The cave will be open for tours but those should be reserved in advance. Special Features The event will include presentations in the theater by State Park Rangers and guest speakers including Dr. Ted... Full story
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at the Annual Mariachi Festival in Southern Arizona at Patagonia Lake State Park on May 16 (Phoenix, AZ - April 13, 2015) - Make plans to head south for the sounds of traditional and modern Mexican Mariachi Band music. Patagonia Lake State Park, near Nogales, Ariz., will host the 19th Annual Mariachi Festival at Boulder Beach on Saturday, May 16, 2015 (see full lineup below). "The day's activities will include a wide variety of Southern Arizona Mariachi bands and... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - April 27, 2015) - Travel to Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks in Sedona to create unforgettable family vacation memories. Both parks were selected in a recent travel poll by FamilyFun magazine readers as Top 10 State Parks in the country and were featured in the magazine's April issue. "The winners in each category represent places where families have formed lasting memories, and offer adventures for all types of interests, for animal lovers to history and science buffs,"... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 6, 2015) - Every five years, the staff at Arizona State Parks prepares an information-filled report concerning plans for Arizona's motorized and non-motorized trails and their users. "This plan includes recommendations and action strategies to protect and enhance trails throughout the state including those in local city, county and state parks, as well as those on National Forest, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management lands," said Sue Black, Executive Direct... Full story
Visitors are flooding the gates at Picacho Peak State Park to get into the park in time to see the mountainside blooms of bright yellow Mexican poppies, purple lupine, pink globemallow and yellow brittlebush. The Arizona State Parks department reports that the bloom this year is because over the past six months the park has received an accumulated record of almost 12 inches of rain. To help the public track the different wildflowers as they start to bloom in all the different State Parks, the... Full story
For the entire month of March 2015, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)/Arizona State Parks (ASP) is coordinating activities throughout the state for the 33rd annual celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month (AAHAM). These events will focus on current efforts to preserve our past by protecting our fragile and non-renewable cultural resources. AAHAM combines education with entertainment to reach both adults and children in an effort to teach responsible... Full story
Arizona State Parks will be on your 2015 Income Tax Return Form 140 for the first time! Taxpayers are able to make a voluntary contribution to Arizona State Parks from their Arizona tax refund. "For the first time you can make a donation on your Arizona State tax form," said Executive Director Sue Black. "Giving a few extra dollars can create a lasting legacy for the State Parks, trails and historic sites." According to the "Arizona We Want 2.0" report, an Arizona 2009 Gallup Poll stated that... Full story
Join us for the annual historic re-enactment of an Arizona Civil War skirmish, Battle of Picacho Pass, and the New Mexico battles of Glorieta and Val Verde at "Civil War in the Southwest" at Picacho Peak State Park. The three re-enactments will take place on Saturday, March 21 and will be repeated on Sunday, March 22 Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days but gates will open at 9:30 a.m. and no further entry is allowed after 3 p.m.... Full story
Have you ever wanted to bring your family camping but weren't sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a one-weekend adventure designed for families who have little-or-no experience camping. The program will provide tents, sleeping mats and introduce families to the new adventure of camping at an Arizona State Park. How To Do It Throughout the weekend families will work with a Camp Coordinator and other families to learn how to set-up their tent and how to prepare a dinner,... Full story
Many hikes and events are offered throughout the remaining days of February at Lost Dutchman State Park. Bring your family to hike or enjoy a picnic for the day and enjoy the like-fall temperatures in Apache Junction. Wednesday, Feb. 18: History, Legends and Lore Hike, 9 a.m. Following the Treasure Loop Trail, Volunteer hiking leader Jim will discuss the history of the Superstitions, along with legends and lore of the gold. This 2.5 mile round trip with an elevation change of approx. 520' is a... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - February 13, 2015) - The Arizona State Parks department is already fielding calls about the possible flower bloom this year and are making plans for the droves of visitors those flowers might bring. To help the public track the evolution of the delicate fields of blooming poppies, the rangers take pictures and post them on the Arizona State Parks website at http://AZStateParks.com/RangerCam2015. Executive Director Sue Black said, "Our rangers and volunteers take pictures as... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - February 6, 2015) - The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board's next meeting will be on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 3 p.m. It will be held at the Yavapai County Administrative Services Building at 1015 Fair Street in Prescott. The public is invited and the agenda for this meeting will be posted at the new website for the Memorial Fund: http://Yarnellhillmemorialfund.org. The Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board has now launched the website that is able to receive online donations. The... Full story
(Phoenix Arizona - January 30, 2015) - Many hikes and events are offered throughout the month of February 2015 at Lost Dutchman State Park. Bring your family to hike or enjoy a picnic for the day and enjoy the fall temperatures in Apache Junction. Wednesday, February 4: Medicinal Plants of the Sonoran Desert, 9 a.m. This approximate 2.5-mile and two-hour round trip hike with ranger Erica will introduce medicinal plants of the Sonoran Desert. Tea made from creosote bush to ease arthritis, nuts... Full story
WHAT: Arizona State Parks is Outdoor Recreation Headquarters during the big week. Stop by and pick up information for your family or friends about hiking, biking and sightseeing. WHEN: Now until Sunday, February 1, 2015 WHERE: Arizona State Parks "Outdoor Recreation Headquarters" is in downtown Phoenix at 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007, call us at (602) 542-4174 or visit AZStateParks.com/outdoorHQ. WHY: Arizona State Parks' offices at 1300 W. Washington St. in Phoenix are your... Full story
