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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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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An engaging and exclusive presentation of the town of Jerome, as told by long-time local, Henry Vincent, in an outdoor setting.

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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.

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Apple picking is back in season! Stop by the park to pick your own apples for a cash-only donation.

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Jerome State Historic Park is kicking off its 60th anniversary with a special exhibition honoring Mark Hemleben, one of Jerome, Arizona's most famous artists. The exhibition will feature a beautiful collection of his works, highlighting the creativity, color and spirit that made him a beloved figure in the local art community.

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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. Registration required.

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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 us for a refreshing morning of yoga under the beautiful open sky!

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Learn about monsoon meteorology and see real animals and desert plants that thrive with the seasonal rain.

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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 us for an unforgettable evening at Oracle State Park filled with stargazing!

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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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Join us for an evening of wine and beer tastings, live music, gourmet food, and a charity auction. This event will raise funds to benefit Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Registration required.

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Did you know that Infantry Troops were used to build roads? This program will feature a camp set up by a detail from Fort Verde to do maintenance on the road to Fort Apache.

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Hike the trails of Dead Horse Ranch State Park with an experienced hiking guide.

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The fascinating story of the geological creation of Arizona, circa 1.8 billion years ago.

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One of Arizona's finest trail races. Catalina State Park features easy to manage trails and unreal mountain views! Come join the fun that is Everyone Runs!

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Celebrate all things outdoors while learning about the dynamic ecology of the Verde River. All-day events and free activities for the whole family!

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Join us for an afternoon at Rockin' River Ranch State Park to taste a beer specially brewed to celebrate this park! The Rockin' River Ranch Rye IPA is the third specialty brew in a partnership between Flagstaff brewer Historic Brewing Company and Arizona State Parks and Trails. Seats are limited; ticket purchase required.

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Join NPS Park Ranger Christopher Bentley from Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail and Tumacácori National Historical Park in an exploration of the Anza Trail 250 years after the expedition! Uncover how the trail continues to connect us to the land, to the past, and to each other.

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

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Austin Owen performing at Catalina State Park an eclectic mix of music ranging from R&B to Bossa nova! 

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Free for children and families in Lake Havasu City and surrounding areas! Join us for our annual children's free fishing fun at Lake Havasu State Park! Kids can participate in interactive fishing clinics and games!

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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 Rockin' River Ranch State Park for a guided butterfly walk led by Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona, a local chapter of the North American Butterfly Association.

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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 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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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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Join Jerome State Historic Park to celebrate its 60th anniversary! Enjoy activities, live music, mining demonstrations and more as we honor the park that serves as a living history tribute to the Douglas family and Jerome history.

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Fort Verde Days serves as the Town of Camp Verde's annual homecoming and celebrates the military post around which the town grew. There will be flag-raising and lowering ceremonies, artillery demonstrations, living history presentations with re-enactors, Dutch oven cooking demonstrations, and military drills.

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Join a Park Ranger on a hike to discover Homolovi's petroglyphs.

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

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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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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 Roper Lake State Park for a night under the stars! See the night sky in a dark and natural environment, and get a close-up view of celestial objects through high-powered telescopes.

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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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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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Join park rangers, partners and vendors for this day long celebration of our flying friends!

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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 Helldorado Saturday for author and historian Samuel K. Dolan’s presentation on Cochise County Justice.

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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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Fall is on its way, and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons at Slide Rock State Park! Join us for the annual Fall Festival. Colored leaves, red rocks, and cooler temperatures will have the whole family enjoying the transition to autumn!

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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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Discover the Douglas Mansion in the dark!

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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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Join us for this free family event to learn about Juan Bautista de Anza's legendary expedition that departed the Tubac Presidio in 1775 with 240 people (men, women and children) to found San Francisco, California.

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The historic Riordan Mansion makes a great backdrop for spinning yarns appropriate to the Halloween season. This very popular guided tour for adults is a storytelling session involving tales of the fantastic and the factual. Reservation required!

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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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Get into the spooky spirit with trick-or-treating and decorate your campsite for Halloween!

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A Haunting at the Fort- Let’s get spooky! This ghostly lantern lit walk will give you a chance to get a glimpse of the fort after hours, hear some ghost stories, and visit with those who still call the fort home…even after 150 years.

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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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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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Join us for our concert series featuring Wendy Sweet!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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