Arizona State Parks and Trails Seeks Public Comment on Draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Recreating Safely in Arizona's Summer
Arizona’s extreme summertime temperatures may be infamous, but there’s so much more to the Grand Canyon State than one type of landscape, one elevation, and one set of weather conditions. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound even in the southwest’s summer, but take the following precautions so your fun in the sun never turns into an emergency situation.
Arizona State Parks and Trails Launches New Reservation System
FEATURED EVENTS MORE
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August 9 | September 9 Varies by Date
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Third Saturday of the month 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Kartchner Caverns Photo Tours!
Kartchner Caverns State Park
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Second Saturday of the Month 10 a.m.
Monthly Ranger Hikes
Lyman Lake State Park
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 4:00 PM
Children's Program - Black Bears
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 7:30 p.m.
Wings Over Water
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 4:00 p.m.
Children's Program: Wildlife Detectives
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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Saturday, August 27, 2022 7:30 p.m.
Where's the Wildlife at Fool Hollow?
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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September 3, 2022 6 p.m.
Music in the Mountains - Chris Arpad
Catalina State Park
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Saturday, September 3, 2022 7:00 PM
Fall Colors in the White Mountains: The Phoenix Tree
Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
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October 8-9, 2022
Fort Verde Days
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Saturday, October 1, 2022 5 p.m.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Mother Cody Band
Catalina State Park
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October 14-16, 2022
Family Campout
Lake Havasu State Park
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Saturday, November 5, 2022 4 p.m.
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Austin Owen
Catalina State Park
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December 3, 2022 - January 7, 2023 Normal park hours
Victorian Christmas at Fort Verde State Historic Park
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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December 3, 10, 17, 2022 5-8 p.m.
Candlelight Tours
Fort Verde State Historic Park
OUR PARTNERS
National Park Service
Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, National Parks are proud to safeguard these more than 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year. Arizona offers 22 National Parks and Monuments, and welcomes 10 million visitors each year. Find out more at nps.gov.
Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) mission is to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Arizona, the BLM administers 12.2 million surface, plus 17.5 million subsurface, acres of public lands. The BLM provides access for recreational users, providing trails non-motorized use and for access by off-highway vehicles. Explore all of the trail and recreational opportunities at blm.gov
USDA Forest Service
The Forest Service manages public land in national forests and grasslands to help people share and enjoy the forest, while conserving the environment for generations yet to come. Arizona offers six national forests ranging from the sky islands along the U.S.-Mexico border to the rims of the Grand Canyon. Many of Arizona's state parks act as basecamps to explore the national forests. To find the many recreational opportunities around state parks, and elsewhere in Arizona, visit fs.usda.gov
Arizona Office of Tourism
The Arizona Office of Tourism promotes Arizona as a travel destination to enhances the state economy and the quality of life for all Arizonans. Communities throughout Arizona provide outstanding visitor experiences, from their outdoor recreation adventures to their individuality and exceptional attractions. When visiting Arizona's state parks, explore the many attractions, restaurants and accommodations Arizona's communities offer. Plan your trip at visitarizona.com .
Arizona Game and Fish
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages and conserves the state's wildlife resources and manages wildlife related and other outdoor recreational opportunities. The Department owns 35 wildlife areas and six fish hatcheries throughout the state which provide habitat for various wildlife species and wildlife watching opportunities for the public. For more information on Arizona's wildlife, boating regulations and fishing permits, visit azgfd.gov .
Arizona Land Department
Arizona Trust lands constitute approximately 13% of land ownership in Arizona. Scattered throughout the State, the Trust lands are extremely diverse in character, ranging from Sonoran Desert lands, desert grasslands, and riparian areas in the southern half of the state, to the mountains, forests and Colorado Plateau regions of northern Arizona. The Arizona Land Department is a partner with Arizona State Parks and Trails in protecting Arizona's land and resources. Learn more at land.az.gov .
Arizona Department of Transportation
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is responsible for planning, building and operating a complex highway system in addition to building and maintaining bridges and the Grand Canyon Airport. ADOT is a partner with Arizona State Parks and Trails in providing access to public lands by constructing and maintaining park roads and parking lots. For more information on Arizona's transportation connections, visit azdot.gov .
Arizona Highways
The state's magazine since 1925, Arizona Highways has provided beautiful imagery of the Grand Canyon state to millions of readers across the globe. The magazine explores the rich history of Arizona through images supporting its diverse native cultures, plants, animals and beautiful landscapes. Arizona Highways circulation supports more than 200,000 subscribers in two-thirds of the world's countries. For more information, visit azhighways.com .
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is the state's cabinet-level agency for administering environmental laws and delegated federal programs to protect and enhance public health and the environment, prevent air, water and land pollution and ensure cleanup. Composed of three environmental programs: Air Quality, Water Quality and Waste, the Department's core functions include: planning, permitting, compliance management, monitoring, assessment, cleanups and outreach. For more information, visit azdeq.gov.
