Arizona State Parks & Trails

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Annual Fundraiser Supports Conservation at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Two women show off their wine glasses at the 2025 Taste at the Bridge event at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge is hosting a fundraiser, Taste at the Bridge, on September 26, 2026. The event will feature an evening of food, live music, fundraising auctions, and wine and beer tastings to benefit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, which conserves what is believed to be the world's largest natural travertine bridge.

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Arizona State Parks and Trails nearly doubles events, opens registration for fall Family Campout Program

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First-time campers have nearly double the opportunities to join an Arizona Family Campout program this fall! Registration is now open for ten weekend campout events scheduled across Arizona's state parks from September through December.

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Slide Rock swimming area closed through September 2026 due to safety concerns; park to remain open for public hiking and picnic access

A flooded Oak Creek running through a red rock canyon with ash and debris washed in from the Pocket Fire burn scar

The swimming area at Slide Rock State Park will remain closed through September 2026, in coordination with the Oak Creek closure order by the Coconino National Forest. The risk of flash flooding exacerbated by the Pocket Fire burn scar remains a primary concern for public safety.

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