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The Castle Creek entry, North entrance, at Lake Pleasant Regional Park will be temporarily closed on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
As of September 3, 2025, these are the current alerts to be aware of before visiting the following National Park Service sites in Arizona. Casa Grande Ruins National Monument Through September 22, 2025, the Visitor Center will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. Visitors can still enjoy passport stamps, brochures, Read more…
Starting September 1, 2025, Camp Verde’s Rockin’ River Ranch State Park will welcome visitors Thursdays through Mondays, expanding from its previous weekend-only schedule. The 209-acre park nestled at the confluence of West Clear Creek and the Verde River, is a day-use park bursting with outdoor recreation opportunity, now available two Read more…
Grand Canyon National Park has reopened portions of major South Rim corridor trails that were closed July 13, 2025, following the Dragon Bravo Fire. Now open: The decision follows a week of improved inner canyon air quality. The River Trail (Pipe Creek to the South Kaibab junction) remains closed until Read more…
The North Rim will remain closed for the rest of the 2025 season due to the ongoing damage caused by the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. The blaze has destroyed roughly 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, the North Rim Visitor Center, and numerous guest cabins. All developed areas on Read more…
With hot, dry summer conditions in full effect, multiple forests are implementing precautionary measures to help prevent wildfires.
Families looking for a day of hands-on outdoor adventure won’t want to miss the annual Payson Wildlife Fair, set for Saturday, May 3, at Green Valley Park. Running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free event will feature everything from live wildlife encounters and archery to trout fishing and Read more…
Starting February 25, 2025, Arizona State Parks and Trails will implement increased fees to support park operations and improvements. Before embarking on a visit to your chosen state park destination, be sure to visit that park’s webpage for details on the entry fee where and when you go. Key Changes: Read more…
Applications to raft the majestic Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park in 2026 will be accepted through 12pm, Feb. 25
Arizona’s fall colors may arrive later than in other parts of the country, but the state’s autumn display is well worth the wait. As October approaches, Arizona State Parks and Trails reminds us that the landscape will soon transform into vibrant showcases of red, orange, and yellow, drawing visitors eager Read more…