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Arizona state park celebrates its 50th

March 31, 2025

Patagonia Lake State Park in Arizona will mark its 50th anniversary on April 1. Arizona State Parks and Trails said Patagonia Lake boasts some 235,000 visitors every year, making it the fourth most popular state […]

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Arizona invites public comment on draft trail plan

March 13, 2025

Authorities in Arizona would like your read your thoughts on their 2025 trail expansion and maintenance plan. Arizona State Parks & Trails has opened its 2025 Trails Plan for public comment. Anyone interested in participating […]

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Fees go up at Arizona state parks

February 25, 2025

It just got a little pricier for people to enjoy Arizona’s stunning state parks.  Arizona State Parks and Trails announced that it is raising usage fees for the vast majority of its holdings. Fees went […]

Rockin' River Ranch State Park opened in Arizona a year ago this month.
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Arizona state park “rocks” for a full year

February 6, 2025

One of America’s newest state parks is celebrating a successful first year. On February 8, Rockin’ River Ranch State Park in Arizona will mark its first 1-year anniversary. The park was opened near Sedona last year to […]

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Grand Canyon proposes fee increase for backcountry hikers

September 13, 2024

The US National Park Service wants to increase the fee charged for backcountry use of the Grand Canyon. The public has until October 12, 2024 to comment on the proposal or lodge a complaint against […]

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Arizona State Park organizes Earth Day event

April 15, 2024

Arizona State Parks and Trails is inviting nature enthusiasts to celebrate Earth Day at Red Rock State Park this weekend. The state’s parks authority says it will be holding an Earth Day celebration on April […]

Rockin’ River Ranch State Park is about 209 acres or almost 85 hectares in area and features six separate hiking trails.
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“Rockin” new state park opens to the public in Arizona

February 13, 2024

Arizona public parks enthusiasts now have a new attraction to enjoy in their beautiful state. Last weekend, residents and visitors to the Grand Canyon State had their first opportunity to try out Rockin’ River Ranch […]

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