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Expect Smoke Near the Grand CanyonIf the weather is right — cooler temperatures, higher humidity and some rain —...
Fires Out in Maricopa ParksThe dry, toasty season means no more fires in Maricopa County’s parks after Memorial...
Parks Cut to Five DaysIf you’re planning to visit Arizona state parks this summer, remember some parks...
North Rim Opening May 15The season for visiting the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park kicks off when...
Payson Chips in to Reopen ParkThe city of Payson is chipping in to reopen Tonto Natural Bridge State Park for Memorial...
New Parks DirectorThe Arizona State Parks Board has announced the new Executive Director of the State...
Do Arizona State Parks Have a Future?Arizona politicians continue the state park two-step. First, promise to do everything...
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Big on BighornCatching a glimpse of bighorn sheep in the wild takes some skill, some knowledge...
Keeping an Eye on Mother NatureI’ve hiked with a friend who is an avid amateur naturalist. He will point out,...
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Boot Buying, Desert StyleMy trusty low-top hiking boots gave up on a gravely patch of South Mountain downhill: soles peeling, ankle support a distant memory and comfort long gone. So, time for one of only two types of shopping I enjoy – outdoor gear and geek toys. But buying boots for roaming Arizona smacked me with a simple reality: the rest of the country loves, and... [Read more of this review]
Saving Arizona’s State ParksWhen it comes to politics, the equation is often simple: angry people plus money equals results. With Arizona’s state parks, money seems in short supply, but anger is on the rise. Citing the state’s woeful budget shortfall — sweeping through every state department and even causing a Republican governor to lobby for a tax increase — members of... [Read more of this review]
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