The city of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation department will be hosting the annual Holiday Program and Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7., at Flati...

Turn your staycation into a park-cation this Labor Day weekend with these top three ways to experience Arizona’s state parks.

Kartchner Caverns State Park near Benson, Arizona is a diverse, multi-use destination the whole family can enjoy, and there are now summer discounts to help you start your adventure!

Arizona State Parks and Trails and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management are working together to spread the word about fire safety.

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and there’s no better time to plan your park-cation! To give you Memorial Day motivation, here are the top three reasons to spend your holiday with Arizona State Parks and Trails!

Join the Town of Florence for a free event for veterans and families!

Earth Day 2019 is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, celebrating and enjoying Mother Nature! There are weekends of fun ahead for those looking for Earth Day parties!

Blooming flowers draw more than just visitors to the parks – you can also catch sight of a wide variety of birds with Arizona State Parks and Trails!

Enjoy the cooler weather in your favorite parks this season, with hiking, birding, and adventure at its peak here in Arizona!

Fall is on its way, and it’s time to celebrate the changing seasons at Slide Rock State Park! Join us for the 11th annual Fall Festival on September 29, 2018. Juicy apples, colored leaves, and cooler temperatures will have the whole family enjoying the transition to autumn!

Fall is right around the corner, and there's no better way to enjoy the season than with Arizona State Parks and Trails.

The Ninth Annual Sedona Winefest will be held on Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the historic Posse Grounds Park in West Sedona. Surrounded by green grass and the spectacular views of Sedona’s red rocks, the event will be held in an all-weather circus-sized tent for all to enjoy.

Fireworks are fun, but you can shake things up a bit with these kid-friendly homemade poppers.

Kartchner Caverns State Park near Benson, Arizona is a stunning cave with diverse and unique minerals and formations that continue to grow. This summer, get out and explore the USA Today's Reader's Choice "Best Cave in the USA" by taking advantage of special discounts now through October 14, 2017.

The Florence Aquatic Center begins its third summer of operation beginning on Tuesday, June 6th. Open Swim is offered Tuesday through Sunday from noon until 5:00 p.m.

If you don't have plans yet for Memorial Day weekend, there's still time to let us take you on an adventure. From quiet lakeside parks with plenty of camping space still open, to captivating cool-weather day trips, Arizona State Parks can check fun weekend escapes off your weekend activity list.

Arizona has some of the best boating lakes in the desert Southwest, from Canyon to Pleasant, Roosevelt to Havasu and Saguaro to Mormon. And that's just a few of them! It’s that time of year to grab the family and hit the water.

Flowers for mom are a classic “I Love You” statement on Mother’s Day. While dandelions and daisies from the yard are sweet day-to-day tokens of affection, for mom’s special day create something a little more elaborate. It can be a fun activity for kids and co-parents to do together.

For those of you still upset over Pluto's demotion, there may be a new ninth planet. Or at least NASA scientists believe it exists -- and they want you to help find it.

Arizona State Parks and Trails is collaborating with Outdoor Adventure Quest to bring their app-based outdoors challenge to Arizona. The three-day quest will come to Arizona April 14-16 and December 8-10, 2017. Quest participants will take on a variety of tasks in parks, and on trails, lakes and mountains throughout the state for a chance earn points and win prizes. This outdoor-based event aims to get millennials outside to see places they've never been and try outdoor recreation activities they've never done. There is no start line or finish line because this adventure was meant to be easily accessible to questers across the state.