Discover Arizona's Birding Paradise: Tips and Resources for Springtime Birdwatching
Arizona is a world-class birding destination with an abundance of natural resources that support a huge diversity of species. From migratory birds to year-round residents, there is an abundance of avian species to observe in every region of the state. Even if you're new to birding, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started, or if you’re an experienced pro, hear out our ideas of how to invite others into the world of birding.
Southern Arizona: A Winter Wonderland for OHV Enthusiasts
As winter snow blankets many regions of the country, the sun-kissed landscapes of southern Arizona beckon Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts with ideal weather and plenty of adventure potential amid panoramic desert views! We’re thrilled to share these exciting opportunities awaiting OHV enthusiasts in the breathtaking deserts of Southern Arizona.
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February 14-29, 2024
Be Mine Celebration
Jerome State Historic Park
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Daily
Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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First and Third Friday of the Month
Catalina Nights
Catalina State Park
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Every Friday
Fridays by the Fire
Cattail Cove State Park
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March 1-3, 2024
Bluegrass on the Beach Music Festival
Lake Havasu State Park
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Feb. 2, 9, 16 | Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22
Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Every Saturday starting January 20
Guided Hike at Patagonia Lake
Patagonia Lake State Park
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March 2
Guided Hikes with Charles - Sunset Vista Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturdays
Catalina State Park Nature Program
Catalina State Park
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Mar. 2, 16 and 30
Junior Ranger Guided Hike
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturdays through April 27, 2024
Adventures at the Presidio
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Wednesdays and Saturdays
Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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Mar. 3 | Apr. 7, 2024
Guided Tours of the Historic Kannally Ranch House
Oracle State Park
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Sundays
Sunday Guided Bird Walks at Catalina
Catalina State Park
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Sundays and Wednesdays
Tours of Goodfellow Lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
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Sundays - except 2/18/24
Faro Demonstrations
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
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First and Third Monday of the Month
Romero Site Interpretive Hike
Catalina State Park
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Wednesdays
Wednesday Guided Bird Walk at Catalina
Catalina State Park
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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Ernest Talks: They Beat the Heat!
McFarland State Historic Park
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First Thursday of the Month, October 2023 - April 2024
Gift Shop Open House
McFarland State Historic Park
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Feb. 24, March 9
Ranger Kira Guided Hikes - Hunter Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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Feb. 10 | Mar. 9, 2024
Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturday, March 9, 2024
Concert in the Park: Yampa Valley Steve
Picacho Peak State Park
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March 9-17, 2024
ShamROCK Hunt and Gold Panning
Jerome State Historic Park
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March 9, 2024
Chowderfest
Lake Havasu State Park
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March 9 and 23
The Soldier's March
Picacho Peak State Park
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November - June
Stargazing at Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak State Park
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Sunday, January 28
Adaptive Planet: Fire and Ice
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Stickley Room by Room
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Mar. 10 | Mar. 30 | April 27
Geology Tour at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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Sunday, March 10, 2024
Geology Hike at Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
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March 10
Music in the Park with Steve Jones
Patagonia Lake State Park
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Second and fourth Monday of the month
Catalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
Catalina State Park
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February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8
Guided Bird Walk at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Mar. 16 | May 11 | Oct. 12, 2024
Star Party at Cattail Cove
Cattail Cove State Park
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Mar. 16
Star Party at Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak State Park
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Feb. 17, March 16, April 20
Guided Hikes with Charles - Calloway Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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March 16-17, 2024
Living History Mountain Man Camp
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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March 16 | April 13, 2024
Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Mark Fogelson
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: The Buckjumpers
Catalina State Park
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Sunday, March 17
Archaeology Hike at Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
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February 11, March 17, April 7
Music in Lost Dutchman State Park: Singer Songwriter Steve Holmquist
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Feb. 18, March 17, Apr. 21
Picacho Peak Bird Walk
Picacho Peak State Park
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February 11 | March 17
Wildfire - Friend or Foe?
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Feb. 23 | Mar. 22 | Mar. 23 | April 26 | May 19
Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
March Lecture with Borderlandia
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Saturday, March 23, 2024
"Spring into Spring!" Guided Hike
Kartchner Caverns State Park
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Sunday, February 25 | March 24
Ethnobotany Guided Hike at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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Tuesdays, Feb. 27 | Mar. 26
Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Ernest Talks: Archaeology's Perspective on Sustainability
McFarland State Historic Park
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March 30, 2024
Egg Hunt
Lyman Lake State Park
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March 31
Scorpion Hunt at Picacho!
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Rene Taylor
Catalina State Park
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April 14, 2024
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: The Ones Who Were Hired
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Saturday, April 20, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: KT Klassics
Catalina State Park
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April 20, 2024
Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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April - September
Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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April 25-28, 2024
Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
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Monthly, April-November
Star Party at Homolovi State Park
Homolovi State Park
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May 4 | Oct. 26, 2024
Star Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
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May 12, 2024
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: The Women of the Riordan Mansion
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Every Saturday, May 25-August 30
Guided Hike on the Petroglyph Trail
Lyman Lake State Park
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May 25 | June 15 and 29 | July 6 and 20 | August 17 and 31
Fishing at Lyman Lake
Lyman Lake State Park
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Sunday, June 2, 2024
Music in the Mountains Concert Series: Nancy Elliott
Catalina State Park
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June 6-9, 2024
Buses By the Lake at Lyman
Lyman Lake State Park
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Mar. 9 | Apr. 13 | June 8, 2024
Star Party at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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June 9 | July 14, 2024
Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Saturday, June 15, 2024
Scavenger Hunt
Lyman Lake State Park
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July 6, 2024
Stroll Your Roll Parade
Lyman Lake State Park
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August 31, 2024
Patriotic Glow Boat Parade
Lyman Lake State Park
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Every Saturday in October
Haunted House
Lyman Lake State Park
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October 12, 2024
Spooktacular Camping
Lyman Lake State Park
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Alamo Lake Star Party
Alamo Lake State Park