Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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The National Park Service (NPS) has released guidelines for a new nationwide pilot grant program called the "Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program." The program is for projects that will create or reinvigorate parks and other outdoor recreation spaces in ways that will encourage people, especially youth, to connect or re-connect with the outdoors. Priority will be given to projects located in urbanized communities that are economically disadvantaged and are underserved in terms of... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish reminds OHV riders to stay safe on the trail. Although "National ATV Safety Week" was held in early June, its lessons are year-round. and the Arizona Game and Fish Department is partnering with the ATV Safety Institute to remind all off-highway vehicle (OHV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) owners and riders to practice safe riding habits. According to Game and Fish's OHV Safety Education Coordinator Matt Eberhart, OHVs can be a great, safe way to enjoy Arizona, as long as... Full story
Road maintenance activities will be conducted on Forest roads 651, and 112 over the next few weeks, Monday - Thursday, 6 am – 6 pm. There may be some traffic delays during this time. Road repair and surface replacement work will be conducted four days weekly beginning on or before June 9, 2014 until the work is completed (estimated July 31). The roads will continue to be open to regular traffic, with extended periods of delay possible ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour. The public is asked to p... Full story
"Suvoyuki" translated in the Hopi language means to accomplish work through a "joint effort." "Suvoyuki Day" is an open house on Saturday, Aug. 2 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 and demonstrators will also be on hand. The Homolovi Dancers will... Full story
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department recently completed construction of three-miles of new trails along the Maricopa Trail. This segment of trails connects the southeast corner of White Tank Mountain Regional Park to the Jackrabbit Trail Park and Ride in Buckeye. Combined with previously built, but disconnected portions of the trail, this opening creates an eight-mile portion of the Maricopa Trail for hikers, equestrians and mountain bike enthusiasts. Volunteers Lay Out Trail...
If you hike, boat, fish, camp, watch wildlife and enjoy Arizona's history and unparalleled beauty, a membership in the Arizona State Parks Foundation can be a powerful way to help preserve and protect the 30 great places that make up Arizona State Parks. By joining at the Preservationist, Steward or Trail Mate level, you'll be kept informed of State Parks issues, activities and advocacy efforts through the Foundation's Parks Talk! e-Newsletter. You'll also receive other benefits tied to each of... Full story
Lynx Lake One of our favorite little hikes in the pines is the easy trail #311 that circles Lynx Lake. Most of this trail is shaded by trees, and the lake and the forest around it are gorgeous. We often see a huge variety of birds and small mammals, even in the summer. The paved part of the trail on the west side of the lake is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but once you reach the far end of the laken the trail turns to dirt. 'Bee' Prepared At this far end of the lake opposite the parking l... Full story
June 2014 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Arizona State Parks Foundation. When it was formed, no one imagined the drastic economic shifts that would impact Arizona's park system nor the critical role that ASPF would play in supporting state parks. Over the last 10 years, ASPF has acted as the primary statewide partner to Arizona's state parks. This Arizona non-profit organization has funded state park programs, projects and events, contributed to keep parks open when the agency underwent... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - July 2, 2014) If you can't stand the heat...get out of the kitchen, bedroom and the living room and head for your favorite family retreat, the State Parks! Rural State Parks in Northern Arizona can be five to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix or Tucson. Adventures include camping, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, wildlife watching and learning about Arizona's history. "Vacation & Camping Central" is located at the State Parks headquarters at 1300 W. Washington in Phoenix. Just... Full story
Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a 1,500-acre lake with no size restrictions on boats and is now open for camping reservations. The park re-open on May 2 for the summer season. Picacho Peak State Park, the famous Peak between Phoenix and Tucson, will close for the season from May 23 to Sept. 23. "In the summer, Picacho Peak State Park is not open due to the extreme heat and safety of our visitors," said Executive Director Bryan Martyn. "Lyman Lake State Park opens in the spring... Full story
Homolovi State Park is closed temporarily until May 28 for road construction and improvement work by Arizona State Parks. This roadwork was paid for by a $199,879 contract funded with Arizona Department of Transportation Roadside Development funds for Arizona State Parks to repair the main roads through the park. The contract was awarded to SJ Anderson with subcontractor Regional Paving saw cutting and removing existing road cracks up to 3 feet wide and putting in a new sub-base and paving.... Full story
AZ Exotic Bird Rescue held an Exotic Bird Show at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park on May 10.. The show will continue each month at Tonto Natural Bridge through October - on June 21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. On May 31, 2014, join us at the park for a lecture about the prehistoric people of the Payson area. Curt Scarberry and the folks from AZ Exotic Bird Rescue will bring some of the exotic birds from their rescue out to the park from 1 to 3 p.m. The public will be able to see and... Full story
Superstition Search & Rescue (SSAR) uses its remote controlled quad-copter Eagle 1 to search the remote canyons and locate the wreckage. Team members follow with blue paint to mark the wreck and establish the GPS coordinates. Imagine that you have just taken a spill in one of the out-of-the-way canyons in the Superstitions. It wasn't a serious fall, but you have twisted your ankle and it's very painful to walk, let alone climb out. Hours have gone by when you hear the insistent sound of a swarm... Full story
Page Springs Fish Hatchery is a wonderful destination for a day trip - that's right, the Fish Hatchery is a destination! For starters, it's free. Kids will love it because there is a trail that meanders along the creek, plus there is a picnic area where you can have some lunch and something cool to drink while the kids look at all the fish in the tanks. Speaking of kids, be sure to bring some quarters so the kids can feed the big trout in the show pond. It's even fun for grown-ups - get a... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - April 9, 2014) - Beginning in April 2014, Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round. For the past few years, the park has only been open on weekends seasonally from October through April. Executive Director Bryan Martyn said, "The Friends of Oracle have been instrumental in working with Arizona State Parks on getting the park open year-round. Without this group of dedicated volunteers...
Lake Havasu City, Ariz. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office is seeking public input on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for a recreation commercial lease request for a Recreational Vehicle (RV) resort located on the Parker Strip, California. The proposed RV resort includes the construction of 124 RV sites located at BLM’s Empire Landing Campground. The draft EA is available for a 30-day public review and comment period ending on April 21, 2014. The draft EA may b...
Go wild for the history, nature, trails, and archeology of Grand Canyon National Park during National Park Week, April 19 through 27. To get the celebration going, Grand Canyon National Park will waive entrance fees on April 19 and 20. Earth Day Celebrations The park will begin Earth Day celebrations on Saturday, April 19 with a free screening of the award-winning, environmental film Watershed. Produced and narrated by Robert Redford, the film tells the story of the threats to the once-mighty... Full story
Lost Dutchman State Park (Apache Junction) will hold a Star Party on Saturday, April 26, starting at 7 p.m and hosted by the Superstition Astronomical League. Families are welcome to come spend an evening and observe the wonders of the night sky through astronomers' telescopes. Participants should bring water, snacks, a red light (to protect everyone's night vision), sweater or jacket. For more information about Lost Dutchman State Park, call (480) 982-4485 or visit AZStatePa... Full story
For the entire month of March, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)/Arizona State Parks (ASP) is coordinating events throughout the state for the 32nd 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 stewardship of our... Full story
Arizona State Parks' successful Arizona Family Campout Program has announced spring dates. The program is designed for families who have little or no experience camping. It will introduce them to outdoor experiences over one weekend at an Arizona State Park and inspire them to continue to explore Arizona. This spring several additional parks will be hosting this exciting program. They are as follow: • Kartchner Caverns State Park in Benson — April 12, 13 and April 26, 27 • Patagonia Lake State... Full story
The Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Ambassadors are offering a chance for people to come out, get involved and get to know the area at the very popular Boulders/Hieroglyphic Mountains, Table Mesa OHV locations and Wildcat OHV location. The "Show Me" experience is for those who are current OHV or four-wheeling riders or who have recently purchased an ATV, UTV, motorcycle or Jeep and want to know where to ride or wheel off-highway, or for those that want to learn more about the most popular... Full story
When conditions are right, you don't have to go far from Phoenix to see spectacular wildflower displays. We've had some decent rains this winter, so this might be one of those years. One place you should definitely try is Cave Creek Regional Park. The park has over 11 miles of trails, and the hikes range from less than a quarter mile in length to almost six miles. We hiked the Overton Trail and part of the Go John in early April one year and the flowers were incredible - in places, the blossoms... Full story
Grand Canyon Association (GCA), the official nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, today announced a $1 million donation from Arizona Public Service (APS) that will establish the Grand Canyon Trails Forever Endowment to help preserve and protect Grand Canyon's trails. This is one of the most significant private, philanthropic gifts in Grand Canyon's history. Trail Maintenance The Trails Forever endowment will provide on-going funding vital to help maintain the approximately 350 miles...
The Chiricahua Mountains are a sky island in the southeast corner of Arizona – not a place you'd probably pass by on your way to somewhere else. But if you have never been there, you seriously need to add a visit to the Chiricahuas to your bucket list. The rock formations are spectacular – you will see towering hoodoos, rocks that look precariously balanced, shady grottos, and miles of standing columns that might remind you of a gargantuan army marching in formation. First Things First When you... Full story
Join Arizona State Parks 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 15 and Sunday, March 16, 2014. 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. Experience History Visitors travel...
