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  • 'Suvoyuki Day' Celebrates Hopi Partners

    AZ State Parks

    "Suvoyuki" translated in the Hopi language means to accomplish work through a "joint effort." "Suvoyuki Day" is an open house on Saturday, Aug. 3 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 held at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cultural artists and demonstrators will also be on... Full story

  • Good News From Arizona State Parks

    AZ State Parks|Jul 15, 2013

    Escape The Heat! On-Site Volunteers Needed At Kartchner Caverns State Park On-site park volunteer opportunities are available at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Bring your RV and live at the park while volunteering this summer, 2013. The weather at Kartchner Caverns State Park is 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Tucson because of the 4,600 foot elevation. Volunteers are a vital and integral part of the programs at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Volunteering at... Full story

  • Arizona State Parks Seeking Public

    AZ State Parks|Jul 15, 2013

    (Phoenix, Arizona - July 24, 2013) - Arizona State Parks is seeking input from the public on proposed fee changes. The public comment period will be from July 24, 2013 through August 23, 2013. The public is asked to give comments about the fee changes on the Arizona State Parks website at AZStateParks.com. Comments will also be accepted by mail written comments to Arizona State Parks, Attn: Proposed Fee Changes, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. The proposed changes would set a standardized range for per person cave tours at... Full story

  • Visitor Center Volunteers Needed

    AZ State Parks|Jul 15, 2013

    (Phoenix, Arizona - July 23, 2013) - Park volunteer opportunities are now available at Buckskin Mountain State Park. The positions will be available through October for those interested in working in Parker, AZ. Volunteers are a vital and integral part of the programs at Buckskin Mountain State Park. Volunteering at the park is a unique experience because of the opportunity to connect yourself and the visitor to a rarely seen environment. Currently, the park is in need of a Visitor Center Volunteer. The Visitor Center Volunteer works in the... Full story

  • Catalina State Park Debuts First Saturdays Evening

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    (Phoenix, Arizona - July 26, 2013) - Catalina State Park debuts the first concert series at the park on the first Saturday of the month from August through October 2013. Visitors will enjoy an evening concert amid the beautiful landscapes of Catalina State Park. The concerts will be held at the main trailhead at Catalina State Park. Guests should bring a chair, food and water while listening to these Arizona artists: August 3, "The Collaborative Juices" will perform at 6 p.m.; September 7, the "Sun City Strummers" will perform at 5:30 p.m.; and... Full story