Arizona State Parks & Trails Reviews and Articles:

3 Arizona State Park Getaways That are a Breath of Fresh Air PHOENIX – Summer isn’t afraid to bring the heat here in Arizona, but there are plenty of adventures that take you to higher ground—literally! Cool mountains and high desert lakes, emerald lagoons and ambling rivers…

Update from Arizona State Parks and Trails on COVID-19 PHOENIX – Arizona State Parks and Trails will be closing all historic parks and gift shops in response to updated guidelines from the Arizona Department of Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). &ldqu…

  PHOENIX – Get a glimpse into the past and see how those who once lived at Fort Verde State Historic Park celebrated Christmas on the Frontier! Fort Verde State Historic Park will be decorated and hosting events for the holiday, from Christmas trees and fireplace m…

Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate fall in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon our annual Fall Festival. Bring your picnic supplies and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn while having lunch and soaking in every aspect of this gorgeous venue. Enjoy interesting exhi…

  Arizona is heating up, and so is water recreation throughout the state! Make a splash at your favorite lake or river and coast through summer in style. Check out the top five destinations to visit when you need to beat the heat: Roper Lake State Park: Southern Arizona’s gorgeous dese…

Arizona State Parks & Trails Partners with the Department Of Child Safety to Provide 10,000 Parks Passes to Foster Families   PHOENIX – Foster families will soon have free access to explore Arizona’s state parks, thanks to a new partnership between …

Discover high country adventure at Lyman Lake State Park this summer! As the southern region of Arizona starts to heat up, take a trip to our northern parks to enjoy cooler temperatures and find awesome new hiking spots! Lyman Lake State Park will host a guided hike every Saturday this summer, so y…

Spring break calls for celebration, reflection, a little rest, and lots of adventure! It can be hard to come up with ideas and plan for spring break, and it always goes way too fast! We want to make it easy for adventure seekers to choose an amazing spot to satisfy their cravings for the outdoors. T…

Arizona Senate and House of Represenatives Confirm  New Executive Director of Arizona State Parks and Trails   PHOENIX – Robert Broscheid has been confirmed as the executive director of Arizona State Parks and Trails during a vote today at the Capitol.&n…

Alamo Lake State Park has more than just hiking and trails, it also has swimming, fishing, camping and cabins too! One of the many questions that I get asked every year is “Where can I go lake swimming or boating?” Well, Alamo Lake State Park was one of the many hidden gems I have fo…

Lyman Lake State Park October 2, 2018 by Vicki Leave a Comment (Edit) Share 55Share Tweet 1Pin 0Share 0Share   If you are looking for a camping getaway that has a lake for fishing, boating, petroglyphs, hiking and more, Lyman L…

State parks are starting to welcome visitors with splashes of color. The onset of spring brings with it new beginnings and a chance to experience beautiful transitions. The change from drab to colorful throughout Arizona’s low- to mid-elevation deserts is going to hit us like a yellow, oran…

January 8, 2019 Arizona Residents Get Free Admission To State Parks This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend   PHOENIX –  Governor Doug Ducey has announced that for the third year in a row, all Arizona residents will get free admission to state parks during Martin Luther King, Jr…

  Start the New Year with a Breath of Fresh Air with  Arizona State Parks and Trails! PHOENIX – It’s a breath of fresh air to start the new year in the parks! Arizona State Parks and Trails is celebrating the seventh year in a national collabora…

November 29, 2018 Celebrate the Holidays with Fort Verde State Historic Park! PHOENIX – Join us for a holiday celebration at Fort Verde State Historic Park! The park will be participating in Camp Verde’s Victorian Christmas celebration, and you …

Slide Rock State Park’s Fall Festival is Coming Soon! PHOENIX –  Fall is on its way, and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons at Slide Rock State Park! Join us for the 11th annual Fall Festival on September 29, 2018. Juicy apples, colored leaves, and cooler temperature…

PHOENIX –  Summer is coming to a close, but there’s still one more three-day weekend left! Turn your Labor Day weekend into a park-cation by visiting one of the amazing Arizona State Parks in northern Arizona! If a day trip is on your agenda, head to Red Rock State Park in Sed…

  Summer fun on the Colorado River Choose Your Own Summer Adventure! It's summertime! Arizona is a special place full of tons of ways for you to spend your time o…

PHOENIX – Before the kids head back to school, make the most of your summer vacation by spending some time with Arizona State Parks & Trails. There are activities for all age groups and every interest! To cool off during the hot summer days, escape to one of our 10 lake or river parks, wh…

Alamo Lake State Park has more than just hiking and trails, it also has swimming, fishing, camping and cabins too! One of the many questions that I get asked every year is “Where can I go lake swimming or boating?” Well, Alamo Lake State Park was one of the many hidden gems I have fo…