Arizona State Parks and Trails opens registration for spring Family Campout Program events
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial with Outdoors250 Initiative
Arizona State Parks and Trails is joining the Secretary of State and the Arizona America250 commission with Outdoors250, a six-month initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The initiative aims to encourage Arizonans and visitors from across the country to reflect on our nation’s outdoor heritage, from the stewardship of native peoples to our present outdoor landscape, and connect with nature through recreation and education.
Take Flight: Discover the Joys of Birding in Arizona State Parks
Birding has become one of America's fastest-growing outdoor activities. From instant rewards to mindful moments in nature, this accessible hobby offers something for everyone. Learn how Arizona's state parks make it easy to start your birding journey with guided walks, special events, and even an exciting prize drawing.
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Fridays (November - April)Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Patagonia Lake State Park
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January 23 | March 20, 2026Scorpion Hunt at Picacho!
Picacho Peak State Park
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Fridays, Nov. - Mar. 27, 2026Music at the Mountain Karaoke Jam
Lost Dutchman State Park
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January 22-25, 2026Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair
Lake Havasu State Park
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Wednesdays and SaturdaysGuided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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DailyDaily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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Saturday, Jan.24, 2026Superstition Mountain Geology
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Jan. 24 | Feb. 13 and 20 | March 13 and 27 | April 3 and 17Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturdays, Jan. 24 | Feb 21Geology Tour at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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Saturday-SundayDiscovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
Patagonia Lake State Park
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Twice Monthly (October - April)Guided Hike to the Peak on the Hunter Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturdays until April - canceled 1/24Saturday Nature Program
Catalina State Park
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Saturday, January 24, 2026Animal Tracks Nature Program
Roper Lake State Park
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Twice monthly (November-March)Junior Ranger Guided Hike at Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak State Park
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SundaysGeology Tour and Presentation
Jerome State Historic Park
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Sundays - check dates in descriptionSunday Geology Walk at Catalina
Catalina State Park
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Sunday, January 25Picacho Peak Bird Walk
Picacho Peak State Park
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Sundays and WednesdaysGuided Bird Walks at Catalina
Catalina State Park
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Sunday, January 25 | February 22Ethnobotany Guided Hike at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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Sunday, January 25, 2026Guided Bird Walk at Oracle
Oracle State Park
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Sundays through June 2026 (except for 2/8, 3/29 and 5/31)Faro Demonstrations
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
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Second and fourth Mondays, through MayRomero Site Interpretive Hike
Catalina State Park
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Tuesdays in JanuaryWildlife of the Sonoran Desert - Guided Hike
Lost Dutchman State Park
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First and Third Friday of the MonthCatalina Nights
Catalina State Park
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Monthly (October - March)Full Moon Hike at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Last Saturday of the monthRanger-led hikes
Cattail Cove State Park
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First and third Mondays, through AprilCatalina State Park - Past, Present, Future
Catalina State Park
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February 5-8, 2026Lake Havasu Vintage Trailer Campout
Lake Havasu State Park
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Saturdays - Feb 7, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026The Soldier's March
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturday, February 7, 2026Photography Hike at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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Saturdays, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, 2026Buffel Slayers
Catalina State Park
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October - AprilStar Party at Catalina State Park
Catalina State Park
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February 8, 2026Riordan Mansion Special Tour: The Ones Who Were Hired
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Second Saturday of the monthA Guided Walk of the Douglas Estate
Jerome State Historic Park
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Sunday, February 8, 2026History Hike at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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Sunday, February 8, 2026Geology Hike at Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026First Amendment Forum
McFarland State Historic Park
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Jan 16 | Feb 13 | Mar 13Thank the Stars Above at Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak State Park
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February 13-15, 2026Rockabilly Reunion at Lake Havasu State Park
Lake Havasu State Park
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Second Saturdays, Monthly (November-April)Shelter Dog Walking Program
Picacho Peak State Park
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February 14-17, 2026Be Mine Celebration
Jerome State Historic Park
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Various Saturdays, (November-March)Saguaro Safari at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturday, February 14, 2026Valentine's Star Party
Oracle State Park
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Feb 15 | Mar 15 | Mar 29Desert Duos at Picacho Peak State Park
Picacho Peak State Park
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Sunday, January 18 | February 15Archaeology Hike at Red Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
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Third Saturday of the MonthFarmer's Market at McFarland
McFarland State Historic Park
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Feb. 21 | Apr. 24, 2026Star Party at Picacho Peak
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturday, February 21, 2025Buffalo Soldiers Day at Fort Verde
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Monthly (Oct. - Mar.)Star Party at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Saturday, February 21, 2026Music in the Mountains Concert Series: A1 Reggae
Catalina State Park
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3rd Saturday of each month (October-April)Guided Hike on the Calloway Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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MonthlyMusic at Lost Dutchman with Steve Jones
Lost Dutchman State Park
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Sunday, February 22, 2026PokePeak (A PokemonGo Hike)
Picacho Peak State Park
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Thursdays, Monthly (November - March)Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman
Lost Dutchman State Park
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February 28, 2026Chowderfest
Lake Havasu State Park
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Saturday, February 28, 2026From Tubac to the San Pedro River Valley: The Legacy of the Munguia Ranch
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Thursday, March 5, 2026Night Sky Photography Workshop at Oracle State Park
Oracle State Park
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March 6-8, 2026Bluegrass on the Beach Music Festival
Lake Havasu State Park
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Various Saturdays (November - March)Guided Hike on the Sunset Vista Trail
Picacho Peak State Park
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Saturday, March 7, 2026Habitat at Home
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Jan. 11 | Mar. 8, 2026Into the Snake Den
Picacho Peak State Park
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March 8, 2026Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Stickley Room by Room
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Jan. 10 | March 14 | April 18 | Sept. 12 | Nov. 7, 2026Star Party at Cattail Cove
Cattail Cove State Park
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Saturday, March 14, 2026Jack Talk: The Desert in Springtime
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Friday, March 20, 2026Sofia Talvik Concert
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Sat-Sun, March 21-22, 2026Mountain Man Days at Fort Verde
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Saturday, March 21, 2026Backyard Techniques to Harvest the Rain
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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Sunday, March 22, 2026Walk Among the Dinosaurs at Picacho Peak (Jurassic World Alive)
Picacho Peak State Park
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April 11-12, 2026History of the American Soldier
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Saturday, April 11, 2026Growing in the Desert: The History and Culture of the Tohono O'odham
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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April 12, 2026Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Prohibition
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Saturday, April 18, 2026Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock
Red Rock State Park
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April 23-26, 2026Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival
Dead Horse Ranch State Park
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Saturday, April 25, 2026(Mother) Road to the Stars: Route 66 and its Space Heritage
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
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May 10, 2026Riordan Mansion Special Tour: Historic Milton Walking Tour
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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Saturday, May 16, 2026Living History Day at Fort Verde
Fort Verde State Historic Park
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Saturday, May 23, 2026Wheels at the Lake Classic Car Show
Lyman Lake State Park
