Experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies with a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail. Registration required.

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Join us for a magical hike under the light of the full moon.

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Join us for a ranger led hike to learn about  the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.

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Join us for a ranger led hike to learn about  the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.

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Every morning a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk include geology, wildlife, history, archaeology, and plant life. There will be no hike on October 21-22, 2025 due to staff training.

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Learn about the amazing and diverse wildlife of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Lisa.

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It is an honor to care for the historic building that once served as a jailhouse, a hospital, and the first Pinal County Courthouse. Volunteer with us to assist in its preservation and to welcome visitors.

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For Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month, stop by the fort and view a display on the early pre-history of the Verde Valley, put on by volunteer and local author Robert Erb.

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Get ready for a day of music, brews, and fun by the lake!

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Join us at Red Rock State Park for guided bird walks! Learn about Sedona's diverse and beautiful bird species while taking a stroll through this gorgeous park with a veteran bird enthusiast. No hike on October 22, 2025 due to staff training.

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We are partnering with Pinal County Animal Care and Control to help get shelter dogs out on the trail! Join us to walk dogs along the Nature Loop at the park.

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Volunteer opportunities are available at Red Rock State Park! Click to learn more about how to become a volunteer at this beautiful Arizona state park!

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Join a Ranger for a tour of one the park's archaeological sites that is normally closed to the public. Registration is required for this event. This pueblo consisted of approximately 200 stone masonry rooms built in a stepwise fashion down the sides of a small butte on the west bank of the Little Colorado River.  It was occupied for a short time in the mid 1200s.

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Join us for a collaborative clean-up event. Keeping Oak Creek clean takes all of us!

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Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946.

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Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.

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Learn about and see many reptiles that live naturally in the Sonoran Desert. Listen to our experts talk about the creatures and their adaptions to survive in the desert.

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Want to dive deeper into the life and work of the Kannally family?

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Experienced bird guides lead this bird walk. They will help you spot and identify various birds that live and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder will enjoy this event.

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Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome, its mining operations, and its people.

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Uncover the not-so-secret nightlife of some of the Sonoran Desert's glowiest residents—scorpions! We'll head out with UV lights in hand to search for these nocturnal critters. Registration required.

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Join Everyone Runs for a fantastic experience at Catalina State Park. They pride themselves in events that really are for everyone - runners, walkers, and differently-abled at road runs!

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Our monthly-guided geology hike led by our knowledgeable volunteers will take you out on our trails to discuss how Sedona transformed into what we see today. This interpretive experience is for both the beginner and experienced hiker. Reservations are required.

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Join us for a ranger or volunteer led walk through the Goodfellow Lodge, with a history of the property, the Lodge, and the people that called Tonto Natural Bridge home. Reservations are required!

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In celebration of Gustav Stickley’s birthday, join us for a tour focused on the Stickley furniture and the Arts and Crafts Style. Reservations required.

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Join our local interpretive guides for a hike to the Romero Ruins. With this program, you'll walk through one thousand years of Hohokam history in 90 minutes.

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Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs,...

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Join our rangers in a search for some amazing scorpions! Look by rocks, in bushes, and even just crawling around on the ground. These skittering scorpions are not too hard to find once you start looking.

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Miss America is back to host a creative musical event at the park, featuring Y-O-U! Bring your talent (or plain enthusiasm is fine too!), voice or other instruments to this combination karaoke/ jam session!

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Ken and Lyn Mikell play a wide range of traditional music, with particular attention to the Celtic roots of cowboy music. Using a wide range of musical instruments, Ken and Lyn animate and illuminate the music and poetry that followed the trail west. They have been making music together for over 30 years.

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Have you ever heard of the Battle of Picacho Pass? Do you want to know what happened that fateful day? Join Ranger Noah for a short walk through the history of the most westward Civil War battle that took place in Arizona. Learn the who, what, where, and why of the battle and how it affected the path to statehood for Arizona.

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Did you know that many famous mountain men were Army Scouts? Learn about the knowledge that made these men excellent Scouts for the military and what it took to survive out here as a mountain man.

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Just how big is the biggest cactus in the United States? Can you eat it? What role does it play in our desert community? Get answers to these questions and more when you join us for a ranger-led hike to observe and learn about the mighty saguaro.

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Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars. Enjoy astronomy presentations featuring special guests with telescope viewing to follow. Bring your sense of wonder!

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The NEW Florence Farmers Market is located on the porch at McFarland State Park in Historic in the Town of Florence every third Saturday of the month.

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Join our park rangers at Picacho Peak State Park and learn about some simply spectacular serpents! From the tricky hognose to the stunning rattler, these snakes are absolutely ecstatic to meet you!

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How were the Santa Catalina Mountains formed? What are some of the different rocks in the park? Learn about the geology of the park with experienced geologist, Karen.

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Come and hear the fascinating story of the pre-Columbian people who lived and traveled in the park. The hike will identify the various archaeological features visible from park trails and interpret them into the wider context of important regional Sinagua sites. The guide will also touch on ideas of other cultures that likely have made use of the park’s resources. Reservations are required.

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Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today, and get a sneak peek of exciting upgrades planned.

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Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area to learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out hawks to hummingbirds all throughout the trail!

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Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party! Registration is required!

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Come down to Picacho Peak State Park and take a look at the beautiful stars above. In this program, you will learn about some of the constellations in our night skies.

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Get involved with conservation work at Kartchner Caverns with this public volunteer opportunity held four times annually. The program involves gently brushing lint off of curbs and rocks near the trail system.

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Join a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. Registration required.

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Join Kartchner Caverns State Park on November 22 as we partner with The Nature Conservancy of Arizona in BioBlitz event. Using iNaturalist, we will record as many plants and animal species as possible.

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Come see Civil War living history displays at Picacho Peak State Park, the site of the furthest west battlefield of the Civil War. Living history demonstrations and interpretive talks will occur throughout the day.

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Join Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist, Maribeth Greenslade, on a tour of the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains region. This program is by reservation only.

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Join our park guide as you trek the Calloway Trail at Picacho Peak! Learn about hiking safety as you enjoy the surroundings up to the Calloway overlook--situated under the face of Picacho Peak. All skill levels are welcome on this guided hike! Registration required.

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Learn more about the native plants of Sedona and how they're interconnected with indigenous cultures, pioneer settlers, wildlife, and even modern society.

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Do you and your kids love being outside? Are you all fascinated with nature? Then come out to Picacho Peak State Park for a Junior Ranger Guided Hike! Join a ranger on a short hike in our park that is suitable for all ages!

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Join us for a sit-down informational program where you will learn about the history of our great state and the history of our beautiful park.

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The Sonoran Desert is home to many different prickly cacti - from the tiniest Hedgehog cactus to the tallest Saguaro. Join our rangers on a 30-minute short loop around the Sage Ramada as we identify the many types of cacti and succulents you can find in the Sonoran Desert region.

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Have you ever had a best friend you just couldn’t live without? Well, residents here at Picacho Peak take that quite literally.

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Celebrate the holidays with Fort Verde State Historic Park when we decorate the fort with Victorian-style holiday decorations.

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The Mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours during this time include glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present.

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Get in the holiday spirit and join us for a day of Victorian Christmas!

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Join us for our concert series for an evening of smooth jazz!

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This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon. Registration required!

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Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard!

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Come on down to Picacho Peak and start your Pokemon Go adventure with a ranger by your side! This short hike will bring you to multiple stops where you can catch, collect, and learn about the desert around you and the creatures that might be here.

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Join us for a new series of kid focused programs. The program will be held the first Sunday of the month at 10am Dec. through March

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Members of the CycleKart Club will be displaying their vintage-inspired designs. Root for your favorites at the races, which will occur every 30 minutes. Come and see these exciting machines in action!

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Imagine what you can see with telescopes provided by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association at Catalina State Park! Join us for an exciting, educational Star Party!

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Come on down to the Visitor Center and ask a ranger about our touch table! Learn about the different plants, animals, and minerals here at Picacho Peak. Take a closer look at some animal skulls, feel some cool pelts, and learn about the different minerals on our peak.

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Guess Who's Coming to Town? Join Patagonia Lake State Park in celebrating the season! Activities include ornament crafts, a cakewalk, and a campsite decoration contest! Plus, don't miss an appearance by Santa Claus himself!

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Join us for our concert series featuring the Old Arizona Brass Band.

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The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour.

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Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes.

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Come out for a night under the stars at Picacho Peak State Park! The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be on site with high-powered telescopes and guides to the night sky.

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Walk among the dinosaurs in our Arizona deserts! Millions of years ago, this land belonged to the giants. And the environment was different from the desert you see around you today.

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Join us for a kid friendly hike on the 1st of the year.

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Ring in the New Year with a group hike on a new trail!

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Join us for our concert series for an evening of pleasant folk music!

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Join a park guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak. Registration required.

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Join us for a star party to explore the night sky at Cattail Cove State Park. Bring your sense of wonder!

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Join us for our concert series for jazz in the mountains!

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Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Lost Dutchman State Park.

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Join ASU professor Steve Semken and learn about the geology of the Superstition Mountains.

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Walk the trails with one of our rangers and learn of the many birds inhabiting the Sonoran Desert region!

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Do you have your own telescope and want to come view the night sky? Join us for an evening of stargazing together. You must be able to set up your own telescope and have basic knowledge of how to use it on your own.

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Join us for our concert series to enjoy traditional celtic music in the mountains!

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Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Patagonia Lake State Park.

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Join us for our concert series to experience the funky reggae grooves of A1 Reggae!

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Enjoy music at the park with Yampa Valley Steve, whose motto is "Loaded with Music, Have Fun, Will Travel."

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