Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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The Arizona Game and Fish Department implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas on April 18. The restrictions are part of the restrictions issued by the Arizona State Forestry Division on state-owned and state-managed lands outside incorporated municipalities due to the increased risk of wildfire in the state. Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed - including campfires and wood or charcoal-burning stoves and barbecues. Smoking is prohibited except... Full story
PHOENIX, AZ (May 28, 2014) – Due to the continued elevated risk of wildfire in the State of Arizona, State Forester Scott Hunt announced today that the Arizona State Forestry Division will be implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions on State-owned and State-managed lands. The restrictions are effective May 30, 2014 at 0800 hrs and will continue until further notice. These elevated fire restrictions are necessary due to existing very high to extreme fire danger to prevent human-caused wildfires a... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - May 21, 2014) - The State Parks in Arizona provide many opportunities for Memorial Day 2014 campers. If you have not already reserved your campsite, some campsites are already full. Some State Parks such as Lyman Lake near Springerville and Alamo Lake near Wenden will have campgrounds that may not fill to capacity. Day use and historic parks have plenty of room for daytrippers and Kartchner Caverns State Park always has 100 walk-up tickets each day and good camping opportunities... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 23, 2014) - Homolovi State Park will re-open on Friday, May 23, 2014 after road construction and improvement work forced the park closure last week. Homolovi State Park, just 5 miles northeast of Winslow in northern Arizona, provides a good alternative for camping for those that were planning to camp in the Sedona area for Memorial Day weekend but are unable due to the Slide Fire. Arizona State Parks will re-open the Park five days earlier than originally planned for the... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - May 29, 2014) - Arizona State Parks, in collaboration with the Friends of Oracle State Park and the recently formed Oracle Dark Skies Committee, announces that it is pursuing an "International Dark Sky Park" (IDSP) designation at Oracle State Park in Oracle, Arizona. The designation, when awarded by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, will make Oracle State Park the first Arizona State Park to be so honored. The IDA defines IDSP sites... 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...
For something different, head to Lynx Lake, where some anglers reportedly are having some decent action catching brown trout. Here's the tip: Try fishing a No. 18 or 20 with wooly bugger about 4 feet under a float with a 4-pound test leader. THE REEL DEAL Hello, anglers, First, a quick fish story. On Tuesday, April 8, angler Jack Head of Phoenix was taking his wife and sister-in-law boating, fishing, and for a quick picnic. What he saw in the Agua Fria arm floating on the surface was a...
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
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's 2014 Outdoor Expo and Friday Youth Day drew a combined 48,000 attendees, the highest three-day total in the event's history. The weekend Outdoor Expo, held March 29-30 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix, was visited by 41,000 people. Sunday's attendance of 20,700 was a record for an Expo Sunday. The Friday Youth Day, geared toward school children, teachers and chaperones who preregistered, was attended by 7,000, another record. The Youth Day was... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas on Friday, April 18. The restrictions are part of the restrictions issued by the Arizona State Forestry Division on state-owned and state-managed lands outside incorporated municipalities due to the increased risk of wildfire in the state. Stage 1 restrictions mean that no open fires are allowed -- including campfires and wood or charcoal-burning stoves and barbecues. Smoking is...
(Phoenix, Arizona - April 8, 2014) - Catalina State Park (Tucson) will hold a Star Party on Saturday, April 19, 2014 and Lost Dutchman State Park (Apache Junction) will hold a Star Party on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Families are welcome to come spend an evening and observe the wonders of the night sky through astronomers' telescopes. For either Star Party, participants should bring water, snacks, a red light (to protect everyone's night vision), sweater or jacket. Catalina State Park's Star... 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... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - April 18, 2014) - On April 24 - 27th, the Verde River Valley Nature Organization (VRVNO) and their partners will present the 14th annual Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park attracting experienced birders, fledgling birders and even non-birders to Central Arizona's spectacular natural wonders of the Verde River Valley. The Verde Valley's pleasant climate, open spaces, diverse vegetation, abundant wildlife and riparian environment along the Verde... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - April 25, 2014) - AZ Exotic Bird Rescue will hold an Exotic Bird Show at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park on May 10, 2014. The show will continue each month at Tonto Natural Bridge through October on June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20 and October 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...
(Phoenix, Arizona - May 1, 2014) - 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 will re-open on May 2, 2014 for the summer season. Picacho Peak State Park, the famous Peak between Phoenix and Tucson, will close for the season from May 23 to September 23, 2014. "In the summer, Picacho Peak State Park is not open due to the extreme heat and safety of our visitors," said Executive Director...
(Phoenix, AZ - May 2, 2014) - Make plans to head south for the sounds of traditional and modern Mexican Mariachi Band music. Patagonia Lake State Park will host the 18th Annual Mariachi Festival at Boulder Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (see full lineup below) which is also Kids to Parks Day. The Mariachi Festival's activities will include a wide variety of Southern Arizona Mariachi bands and dancers on stage. There will also be authentic Mexican food, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and shaved ice. Visitors may also bring their own picnic... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is all set for Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free. There's plenty of hands-on fun for all ages. Check out the huge kids' fishing tanks and take home a free photo. Learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment on the range. Get a feel for specialty shooting disciplines like clay target, cowboy action, practical... Full story
In conjunction with the Town of Camp Verde's Spring Heritage Pecan and Wine Festival, Fort Verde State Historic Park will host the annual pecan pie contest on Saturday, March 29 at noon. Then come back on Sunday, March 30 at 1 p.m. for the third "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" held in the Verde Valley and Northern Arizona. This is a "fee-free weekend" at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Favorite Pecan Pie Recipe On Saturday, raid your grandmother's cupboard for her favorite pecan pie recipe... 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
YUMA, ARIZONA - Though Yuma's rich history dates back even further, there's a big birthday around the corner for this Colorado River community: April 7 marks the 100th anniversary of Yuma's charter as a city under the laws of the new state of Arizona in 1914. Along with the birthday candles, we'll be lighting up new signs on Main Street to welcome folks to the "Gateway of the Great Southwest" -- and kicking off a flurry of centennial celebrations, from proclamation-makin' and time-capsule-sealin... 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
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...
Arizona State Parks is offering funding from the state Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (OHV) and the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP) fund for motorized and non-motorized trail projects. Project sponsors must complete an application package and submit it to Arizona State Parks by the deadline on Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. Eligibility Eligible project sponsors include governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, tribal governments, state and federal agencies) that have a legal... Full story
PHOENIX -- The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is all set for Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Admission and parking are free. There's plenty of hands-on fun for all ages. Check out the huge kids' fishing tanks and take home a free photo. Learn target archery and try other shooting sports in a safe, supervised, controlled environment on the range. Get a feel for specialty shooting disciplines like clay target, cowboy action,... Full story
By Arizona State Parks Director Bryan Martyn March is an important month at Arizona's State Parks as there are so many programs for day trips out to the 27 State Parks. But also March is Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month which features events in many of Arizona's 91 towns including the big EXPO on March 29 at Catalina State Park in Oro Valley. Our State Historic Preservation Office offers state-wide schedules for the entire month of March. After visiting with Mayors and town leaders throu... Full story
