Join experienced bird guides Nancy and Steve lead this bird walk through the park. They will help participants spot and identify the various birds that visit and live in the Catalina Mountains.
Guided bird walks are back! Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the southern Arizona foothills.
Join us every Friday at the Cattail Cove amphitheater to meet other campers, sit around the campfire, and enjoy the evening!
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.
Experience a boat tour around Patagonia Lake! Discover the history, vegetation, and overwhelming beauty of the surrounding area.
Celebrate the scientific value and the beauty of caves at Kartchner Caverns State Park. The day will include expert talks by bat researchers, games, crafts, activities, science experiments, live animals, and more!
Join staff and visitors for an Ice Cream Social at the Buckskin Center!
Join staff and visitors for an Ice Cream Social at the Buckskin Center in Buckskin Mountain State Park!
On the fourth Saturday of every month, Homolovi State Park hosts a star party at the park's observatory! Come and marvel at the wonders of the cosmos!
Trail Run Event coordinated by the Arizona Trail Association and sponsored by Summit Hut. Routes are mostly single track through Oracle State Park and magnificent remote sections of the AZT, and include a 50-mile, 50K, half-marathon, 12K and 50 mile Relay.
Join a ranger every Saturday for a guided hike at Buckskin Mountain State Park!
Join a ranger for a guided hike at Buckskin Mountain State Park!
Learn more about the native plants of Sedona and how they're interconnected with indigenous cultures, pioneer settlers, wildlife, and even modern society.
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.
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.
Did you ever wonder about geocaching? It's a high-tech treasure hunt!
Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Cattail Cove is pleased to introduce Gloria Endicott, a passionate outdoors woman with a love for animals, nature and yoga. Meet Gloria at the beautiful white sand beach of Cattail Cove State Park. Gloria will introduce fundamental yoga poses and sequencing designed to align and calm your mind, body and spirit.
Join "birder Vera" for an amazing experience learning about the birds of the Sonoran Desert!
Legend of the Pioneers is a truly unique show that highlights Marty Davis and his special blend of Americana.
Join a park ranger on a guided tour where the whole family can learn about the history and mystery surrounding the Hohokam’s largest ruin site in the park.
The Vintage Trailer Campout is showcasing vintage trailers for everyone to come check out. This is dry camping (no hookups). For campers, nearby activities include hiking trails, a cactus garden and the local Swap Meet (on Sunday).
Join Dr. Sky, a radio/TV journalist based in Phoenix, for An Amazing Night Under the Skies. What planets will we see in the dark desert sky?
There are many success stories in the fight against buffelgrass! Join the Buffel Slayers to eradicate buffelgrass from the park. Be prepared to work hard!
Want to learn more about the stars and planets? Do you have any little ones curious about the cosmos? Then head to Lost Dutchman State Park for a star party!
Join a park volunteer guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360 degree views from the top of Picacho Peak.
Austin Owen will return to Catalina State Park on February 1st to perform an eclectic mix of music ranging from R&B to Bossa nova!
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!
Dr. Evangeline Parsons Yazzie will present a lecture about the Navajo people who were forced to leave their homes. The Long Walk has been collected in historical literature by non-Navajo authors. Absent from the literature is the Navajo perspective. The audience will hear the Navajo female elders’ version of the Long Walk in this presentation.
Join volunteer Georgy as she introduces you to edible and healing plants of the Sonoran Desert! What are the plants that live in the Sonoran Desert? How have they adapted, do they have medicinal qualities? Come join this hike, walk among these plants and discover what a significant role they play in their desert habitat.
Enjoy some good old western music that tells the story of our cowboy heritage as it was presented on the silver screen.
WON BASS and title sponsors Bass Cat Boats and Mercury Motors are excited to announce the 2nd Annual WON Arizona Open at Lake Havasu.
Join us for an enlightening country western concert featuring the very talented Marty Davis!
Experience the best Southern Arizona Birding on a guided bird walk through the high desert of Oracle State Park!
Join us for a guided 2.5-mile hike on Jacob’s Crosscut Trail at the base of the mysterious Superstition Mountains during the full moon.
Get a taste of the Whetstone Mountains backcountry on the Ocotillo Trail! Join an experienced park ranger for a 3.2 mile hike over moderate terrain.
Bernie Haley with Robert Johnson and Jenn Steege will be presenting a musical interweaving through indigenous and modern instruments, including wooden flutes, didgeridoo and guitar.
Community Event - Lake Havasu Museum of History
Come out and see the caves! Arizona State Parks and Trails is excited to announce our new Sign Language Saturdays. We will be offering tours joined by a sign language interpreter to help make the experience the most fun and educational for those in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
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.
The regular guided tour of the Riordan Mansion takes visitors through the East House the home of Timothy & Caroline where you learn about their family. But what about the family in the West House?
The “Spanish” Influenza Pandemic affected the entire world. Why was it called the Spanish Influenza? How did World War I affect and suffer from the pandemic?
This walk explores the history of Tubac, nature, the Santa Cruz River and the Anza Trail.
It's all about cool cats and chicks, retro-fashion, rock-n-roll oldies music, rat-rods, and more at the 12th Annual Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion. 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.
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.
Join singer-songwriter Steve Holmquist around the campfire for original stories and songs in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Learn a little about hiking safety and enjoy the scenic surroundings as your hike the Calloway trail up to an overlook below the face of Picacho Peak.
Come on out to Catalina State Park on February 15th and enjoy a performance from the Vinyl Grooves.
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.
By taking a short walk, seek and learn how to photograph plants, insects, wildlife, birds and landscapes of Catalina State Park.
Please join us on a stunning desert hike, taking a dive into equipment tips and techniques to get the most out of your outdoor experience!
Join a ranger over coffee for lively conversation on unexpected relationships in nature in the Sonoran Desert!
Learn how to distinguish between birds and find resident birds (from hawks to hummingbirds) and for any late migrants on their way south.
Join a short Guided Hike at Oracle State Park, led by Friends of Oracle State Park volunteers.
Join Geologist Bob Scarborough for another of his fascinating talks at the Kannally Ranch House living room.
Agriculture was introduced to Arizona more than 4,000 years ago, and irrigation systems were developed in our state at least 3,500 years ago – several hundred years before irrigation was established in ancient Mexico. This presentation by archaeologist Allen Dart provides an overview of ancient irrigation systems in the southern Southwest and discusses irrigation’s implications for understanding social complexity.
Come on out to The 2020 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.
Join a park volunteer guide on the scenic Sunset Vista Trail that will lead you to the top of Picacho Peak.
Join Marietta Loehrlein for a Music in the Mountains concert at Catalina State Park. Mari will be playing a variety of folk, pop, and country music.
Join us for a Stickley furniture tour of Riordan Mansion. Enjoy hearing which were Caroline and Timothy Riordan’s favorite chairs.
Join us this Friday for an interpretive guided .5 mile hike under the stars with a full moon lighting the way.
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Experience the night sky via telescopes at Oracle State Park while enjoying inspirational trail music! Some amazing solar system and deep-sky objects are expected to be visible in the sky. Come check it out!
Join a ranger for a guided hike along the Foothills Loop Trail. The trail climbs across rocky terrain of the limestone hill north of the cave and descends into the wash that follows the fault between the Whetstone Block and the San Pedro Block.
Join this dog friendly hike starting from the Cholla Day Use Area and follow a social trail down to the Crosscut Trail towards First Water Road and back. Make the most of this opportunity to get your dog used to hiking and socializing with other dogs while you get some exercise!
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Take a walk along the trails in the park with ASU Geology Professor Steve Semken and learn more about the formation, foundation, and future of the Superstition Mountains.
Come on out to Catalina State Park and enjoy a performance from Mother Cody Band, a dance band from Oracle, Arizona!
Follow Ranger Jackie on the treasure Loop Trail and discover the area’s geology, history, and flora, along with legends and lore of the gold in the Superstitions.
Do you enjoy the great outdoors, connecting with nature, and learning? Then join us for Lost Dutchman State Park's Bioblitz 2020! You and your team will record as many plants and animals as you can find and see in the park during your session!
Experience a military timeline of our history, from the Revolutionary War to present day. Presentations, military drills, fashion show and a period church service Sunday morning. Camps, cannon and soldiers will all be at this annual event.
Join us for a four-mile run (or walk) along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail starting at Tumacácori National Historical Park and concluding at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum.
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Visit Homolovi State Park for the Smithsonian's 16th Annual Museum Day Live!
Get your tasting buds ready for a sumptuous pairing of food, wine and sweets served along with the beauty of the Superstition Mountains. The Friends of Lost Dutchman State Park is proud to host this event for the 8th year in a row.
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!
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Homolovi State Park will host a small display at the Visitor's Center about recycling, provided by Waste Management.
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Arizona Family Campout Program weekends are designed for families that have little or no experience camping. We will introduce you to the great experiences you can share with your family and inspire you to continue to explore the great outdoors!
Calling all active duty military families! This May, Homolovi State Park will become a "Blue Star Museum," which provides free park admission to the nation's active duty military personnel and their families from May 16, until September 7!
It's National Kids to Parks Day, so head to Homolovi State Park for a morning of kid-friendly activities!
Hike through the beautiful Whetstone Mountains at sunset on the Ocotillo Trail or the Foothills Loop Trail!
The 18th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tempe. The 18th annual event theme is PreserVISION 2020. Award nominations are also now open.
Young women from the Camp Verde area compete in poise and horsemanship for a set of spurs and the title of "Colonel's Daughter," inspired by the 1882 novel by Capt. Charles E. King.
Fort Verde State Historic Park celebrates Fort Verde Days with a flag-raising and lowering ceremony, living history presentations with the Buffalo Soldiers and Indian Wars period re-enactors, special presentations, a fashion show, cavalry drills and a vintage baseball game.
Fort Verde State Historic Park and American Legion Post #135 will be hosting the annual flag disposal ceremony on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Join us as we host candlelight tours through Fort Verde State Park's historic homes along Officer's Row.
Bring the kids to the park to make their own Victorian holiday ornament, also known as a “tussy mussy.”
