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.

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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 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.

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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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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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Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for.

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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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It's all about cool cats and chicks, retro-fashion, rock-n-roll oldies music, rat-rods! Take a three-day stroll down nostalgia lane with 150 vendors of all types, food, beer garden, and the ever popular Pin-Up Girl contest.

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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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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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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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Seasoned backpacker and happy hiker, Maggie, takes you on a fun and casual 2-3 mile hike in the park at the base of the iconic Superstition Mountains!

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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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Mingle with rangers, volunteers and other park guests by the flickering firelight.

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Join our rangers at Riordan Mansion for a guided walk through the park's birding hot spots, as we contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project as a group.

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Grab our park's bird list and take a self-guided hike to contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project!

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Grab our park's bird list and take a self-guided hike to contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project!

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Grab our park's bird list and take a self-guided hike to contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project!

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Join us on February 14 for a special Friday Lunchtime Lecture celebrating Arizona Statehood. Author Lisa Schnebly Heidinger and poet Julie Morrison will share their new travel-poetry-photography book “Arizona FriendTrips: Stories from the Road.”

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Honor Black History Month with the annual commemoration of the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Verde State Historic Park. Learn how the soldiers earned their name and helped settle the American West.

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

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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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Join our rangers at Slide Rock for a guided walk through the park's birding hot spots, as we contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count community science project as a group.

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Join us for our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of beautiful classics and Rock and Roll!

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Join us to learn from the Yavapai County Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners all about pruning, tools, and annual care!

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

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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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Join us for a volunteer-led hike along the beautiful coastline of the Colorado River!

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Enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating foot soak after a great day of hiking around the park!

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Enjoy a delightful morning kayak trip along the scenic shores of the Colorado River.

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Join us at Lost Dutchman State Park for a guided walk with experienced birder Vera on the trails searching for our feathered friends.

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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 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 an unforgettable evening at Oracle State Park filled with stargazing!

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

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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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Join us for a geology experience at Picacho Peak State Park! Learn about the volcanic origins of the peak and surrounding parkland. Registration required!

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The Sonoran Desert is home to many different prickly cacti - from the tiniest Hedgehog cactus to the tallest Saguaro. Join Ranger Ethan in a 30 minute short loop as we identify the many types of cacti you can find at the park.

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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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Celebrate the life and memory of Mark Hahn at the Mark Hahn Memorial 300 Mile Race. This event is expected to draw a record number of teams from around the globe as well as all of the top PWC racers.

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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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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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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 as we celebration Lake Havasu State Park's 60th anniversary!

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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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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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Come on out to the 2025 Bluegrass on the Beach Festival and mingle with bluegrass veterans and newcomers alike. There are jam sessions on and off stage, so don't be shy about bringing your favorite instrument and joining in.

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The stories of trading posts in the Southwest are a unique snapshot of life almost one hundred years ago. In the early 1900’s, trading posts in the Four Corners flourished. There were over one hundred trading posts on the plateau, but today only five remain. Why did they vanish?

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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 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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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 our monthly concert series at the base of the Catalina Mountains for an evening of classic Rock and 70's favorites

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All creatures, humans and animals alike, experience the world in a unique way. Join a ranger on an immersive hike. You may  experience something you might not have noticed before.

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Join us in celebrating 50 years of Roper Lake State Park! Daily admission is waived for this monumental event. 

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

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Check out the upcoming fishing tournaments heading to Alamo Lake State Park!

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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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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 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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Join us at Tombstone Courthouse for two presentations on stories from the children of pioneering families and infamous women of the American West.

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Ever wonder what army soldiers ate and how there rations were cooked. Join us for a late 1800's cooking demonstration to find out!

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Join Vera, Arizona State Park volunteers and experienced birder, on a journey to discover and learn about the owls of the Sonoran Desert.

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Arizona’s past goes far beyond Hollywood’s Wild West stereotypes of gunslinging cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws. In addition to miners, merchants, and ranchers, faith-based farmers, health seekers and women entrepreneurs of many creeds and cultures braved the West’s harshest and most treacherous territory, working together to forge lasting communities. This presentation describes Arizona history’s notables and notorious characters from common folk to public heroes including U.S. Colonel Sarah Bowman, war hero and innkeeper, and Hi Jolly, the Greco-Syrian camel driver.  

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Competitors travel from across the Western U.S. for the event. Races will take place off of Windsor Beach in Lake Havasu State Park. Spectators are welcome to watch the beautiful multi-colored sails race on the blue waters of Lake Havasu, from the water or the beach with an entry fee to the park!

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Join a Park Ranger on a walking tour of the last remnants of the settlement of Sunset. Sunset was established by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 1876. Join us to learn about the history of this settlement in the middle of the Little Colorado River Valley.

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If it's spring, it must be time for the Woodystock Blues Festival, back at Lake Havasu State Park, in Arizona's premiere party place, Lake Havasu City, on beautiful Lake Havasu!

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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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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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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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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 out and enjoy the night skies at Red Rock State Park with the Astronomers of Verde Valley.

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Join a ranger lead walk on the Tsüvó Loop Trail and Diné Point. This 2-mile-long loop walking tail winds through high desert prairie of the upper-Sonoran grassland. View petroglyphs and enjoy panoramic views.

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McNamee delves into the tangled history that surrounds the so-called “Apache Wars”, when fully half of the active U.S. Army descended on the territory to combat a relative handful of indigenous warriors. Ironically, the Apache peoples of the Southwest had once welcomed the arrival of the Americans as a buffer against Mexico, which regularly attacked Apache settlements.

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Take a guide walk with a Ranger to the Homolovi II pueblo. Homolovi II is the largest of the seven villages that comprise the Homolovi settlements.

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Experience a military history timeline for our country, from the Revolutionary War to our present day soldier.

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Join us for a rare opportunity to enjoy the moonrise and sunset from the trail while learning about the natural world and the Sedona area.

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Come out and show off your pet at the Lyman Lake Strut Your Mutt event!

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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 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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Celebrate Earth Day with us under the red rocks in beautiful Sedona! Learn from our park rangers, volunteers, and community partners about some of the plants, animals, and beautiful landscapes in the Sedona area and across Arizona.

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Calling all ages! Come join us for an Easter egg hunt, crafts, games, and more!

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Come celebrate Earth Day with us at Lyman lake State Park! Experience the expansive views, a beautiful lake, and gorgeous Arizona skies at this awesome event!

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Join a ranger lead hike at the Homolovi II Ancestral Hopi Pueblo. Guests will see the outline of five domestic rooms and a reconstructed ceremonial structure (kiva). The petroglyphs are located below the mesa.

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Join Park Ranger and Hopi Potter, Gwen Setalla for a discussion and demonstration of traditional Hopi pottery.

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Join us for a special mother and daughter tea party at Lyman Lake State Park!

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A 90-minute guided walk from Riordan Mansion to explore the Arizona Lumber and Timber Company property and the town site of Milton.

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Welcome back to this popular area event! Join us to enjoy a day of international mariachi dancing and bands. Local food and wine vendors and activities for the kids are all part of this fun event.

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This look back in time demonstrates how a soldier in the late 1800’s would manage his camp and what he would need out on the frontier to be successful.

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Come join us for fun in the sun, classic cars, door prizes, and prizes for best in categories!

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Join us and learn how to fish - equipment is provided!

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Join us for a ranger-led hike every Saturday, from May 25 through August 30.

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Ready to have a toe-tapping good time this summer? Bring your camping chair and enjoy some live music next to the campfire.

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Are you a fan of puzzles? If so, join us for our Scavenger Hunt!

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Deck out your ATV, Stroller, Bike, Scooter, etc. and join our 4th of July Parade around the park!

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Riordan Mansion and art have gone hand in hand since the mansion was created in 1904; through artwork that decorates the interior and the structure of the house itself. This specialty tour examines the Riordans’ art collection and the Arts and Crafts Movement which inspired the design for the Riordans’ home. 

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Join us Labor Day weekend at Lyman Lake for a patriotic water parade and decorating contest!

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We’ll be having our Haunted House every Saturday in October from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lake House.

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Decorate your campsite or cabin and join us for a trunk or treat event at the park!

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