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Superstition Mountain Solitude
One of our favorite things to do is take day drives in Arizona. Recently we decided to head east for a change, since every road we take off the highway going north seems to be closed to shooting. We w... Full story
It's A Great Time For Winter Hikes
Although we love our annual summer hiking trip to Flagstaff, snow is not my thing. Fortunately, there are a lot of great hikes in and around Phoenix, and since the winter is such a great time to be... Full story
It's A 'Star Party'
Kartchner Caverns State Park will host a Star Party on Saturday, Sept. 20. Come and spend an evening with your family and friends and observe the wonders of the night sky through astronomers'... Full story
A Salute To Swimming
It may be a desert state, but Arizona has many great swimming holes. Nestled here and there near mountain springs and along tributaries of rivers, these natural spas are popular with hikers,... Full story
For A Cool Experience
If you're looking for a cool getaway in Arizona that is a bit off the beaten path (and therefore not quite so packed with human beings), you should give the Pinaleno Mountains a try. There are lots... Full story
View Nighttime Stars And Celestial Bodies
(Phoenix Arizona - June 23, 2014) - Kartchner Caverns State Park will host a Star Party on Saturday, September 20, 2014. Come and spend an evening with your family and friends and observe the wonders... Full story
Lyman Lake State Park Re-Opens;
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.... Full story
Lyman Lake State Park Re-Opens For Season
(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...
Annual Archaeology Expo At Catalina State Park Is On March 29
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... Full story
Chiricahua National Monument
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 t... Full story
Put A Spring In Your Step
Early Spring Hikes: Being able to hike year 'round is one of the many blessings of living in Arizona. In the winter, you hike in the desert; in the summer, you head for the mountains. And now, if... Full story
Celebrate Kartchner's Big Room 10-Year Anniversary
Although Kartchner Caverns State Park and the Throne Room tour opened to the public in 1999, it wasn't until 2003 that Arizona State Parks added the Big Room tour. On Friday, Nov. 8, as a special... Full story
National Park Service Continues Exotic Plant Management by Eliminating Lawns in Historic District of Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service will begin eliminating turfgrass (lawns) around the historic El Tovar Hotel and adjacent rim lodges as part of a long-term plan to re-landscape the a... Full story
Mexican Wolf Reintroduction Project News
Western Outdoor Times publishers note: This report by AZGFD concerns a highly controversial topic. There is much debate over this topic and other views and opinions are available from all sides. The... Full story
Good News From Arizona State Parks
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... Full story
Summer Getaway Special at Kartchner Caverns State Park;
(Phoenix, AZ - June 19, 2013) - Kartchner Caverns State Park (near Benson, Arizona) is a unique cave with limestone minerals and formations that continue to grow with stalactites dripping down like ic... Full story
Dean Peak Fire Winds Down
Acres: 5,400 Start date: June 29, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Cause: Lightning Location: 10 miles southeast of Kingman, AZ Containment: 90% percent Fuels: Pinion, juniper, Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 2 helicopters, 1 hand crew, 2 engines,... Full story
Summer/Fall Camping Reservations Open For Lyman Lake
Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a stunning 1,500-acre lake at an elevation of 6,000 feet with no size restrictions on boats, making it a popular water-skiing destination. The park... Full story
Come Join San Tan
Don’t get trapped inside by the summer heat. Come join San Tan for a variety of fun programs that take advantage of the coolest parts of the day. And if you join us for our featured Wet N Wild p... Full story
Fire Restrictions In Effect Across Arizona
It’s that time of the year when Arizonans flock to their favorite outdoor places, and the continued warm, windy and dry conditions mean that fire and smoking restrictions will be in place throughout the state by the Memorial Day weekend. Public l... Full story
Camping Reservations Now Open
(Phoenix, Arizona - March 13, 2013) - Lyman Lake State Park in northeastern Arizona is a stunning 1,500-acre lake at an elevation of 6,000 feet with no size restrictions on boats, making it a popular... Full story
Kartchner Caverns State Park Offers Hiking Trails,
Kartchner Caverns State Park (near Benson, Ariz.) is a wet, "live" cave with stunning limestone in Southeastern Arizona. Water percolates from the surface and calcium carbonate features continue to... Full story
Enjoy Western Outdoor Times This Fall
After what sometimes seems an interminable summer, Arizonans welcome autumn with great enthusiasm. They join others across the country in celebrating the colors that signal the freshness of fall. The... Full story
