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Arizona State Parks Director Bryan Martyn will hold a Director Campout Series at several State Parks throughout Arizona from through December 2013. The purpose of the campouts is to engage visitors, residents, campers, hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and other constituents in a conversation about State Parks.

Director Bryan Martyn said, "This will be a unique opportunity for people to come out and talk to me personally and share their vision about the future of Arizona State Parks. People are welcome to voice their opinions while enjoying the beautiful landscape of our State."

Other activities that Director Martyn will engage in and visitors are welcome to join him include fishing, hiking, bird watching and exploring. Most events at the State Parks will include a Meet and Greet session at 3:30 p.m. and a Campfire Chat at a campsite at 6 p.m.

A schedule of each day's events will be posted at the Park, on the AZStateParks.com Web site and the AZStateParks pages on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus.

The Campout Series will be held on these remining dates (some of these are in conjunction with other events at the parks and the schedule is subject to change):

• Nov. 15 at Oracle State Park (Oracle)

• Nov. 23 at Lost Dutchman State Park (Apache Junction)

• Dec. 4 at Buckskin Mountain State Park (Parker)

• Dec. 5 at River Island State Park (Parker)

• Dec. 5 at Cattail Cove State Park (Lake Havasu)

• Dec. 7 at Lake Havasu State Park (Lake Havasu)

For more information about the Director Campfire Series or for information about all of the Arizona State Parks visit AZStateParks.com or call (602) 542-4174.

For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703), visit the Web site and online camping reservations at AZStateParks.com, Twitter/Facebook AZStateParks.