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Before Phoenix Valley locals and visitors head north for their outdoor recreation to escape the Central Arizona heat, here are some State Park day trips (with park advisory information and pre-summer programming) to plan for ahead of the heat. Lost Dutchman State Park Named after the legendary lost gold mine, Read more…
Sprawling across 286 acres of pristine natural beauty, Red Rock State Park serves both as a nature preserve and an environmental education hub. Its picturesque landscape features winding trails that traverse through dense clusters of manzanita and juniper, leading visitors to the lush banks of Oak Creek. Encircled by native Read more…
A new announcement from Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests details the status of several recreation areas within the forest that are now open or opening soon. Current Status for Campgrounds (CG) Alpine Ranger District: Black Mesa Ranger District: Clifton Ranger District: Lakeside Ranger District: Springerville Ranger District: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests remind recreationists Read more…
Prescott National Forest has opened these developed recreation sites as of Wednesday, May 1, 2024: Extended hours: Most Prescott National Forest campgrounds accept reservations and a few sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on campgrounds and cabin rentals visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/prescott/recreation/camping-cabins. To make reservations online visit: https://www.recreation.gov. Read more…
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is set to open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, heralding the beginning of the 2024 season. On the same date, Grand Canyon Lodge and Grand Canyon Trail Rides will kick off their seasonal operations. Read the national park’s original press Read more…
Starting May 4 the Upper Lake Mary and Narrows recreation areas will implement new updates meant to enhance enjoyment and convenience for recreationists. On-site automated fee machines will become available for the purchase of daily passes for $10 or a weekly pass for $15. Also, these Coconino National Forest sites Read more…
Ten Maricopa County Parks and recreational areas will move to longer operational hours starting May 1, 2024. Trails will be open to recreationists from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through October 31. These Valley parks will gain one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening: Hassayampa Read more…
Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program launched its fun and informative HIKE SMART film project. The public service announcement, made possible by support from the Grand Canyon Conservancy, teaches hiking safety awareness with special regard to Arizona’s unique climate and terrain. An April 2024 news Read more…
Due to the number of heat-related incidents occurring on Phoenix hiking trails mid-year when temperatures are highest, the city of Phoenix announced that it will close trails and trailhead parking lots between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on days that the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Read more…
The U.S. Forest Service has invited the public to provide input on the management of recreational activities in five popular destinations within the Coronado National Forest. Regarding Peña Blanca Lake, the Huachuca Mountains, Cochise Stronghold, the northern Chiricahua Mountains including Cave Creek Canyon, and Mount Graham, Coronado NF offers a Read more…