The 5,200-acre park attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year who come to hike, bike, camp and enjoy nature in one of southern Arizona’s most scenic desert landscapes ORO VALLEY, AZ — At the base ...

Catalina State Park is one of Arizona’s state park gems, and remarkably the nearest one to a major population center. The park was established in 1983, and consists of 5,493 acres of high desert/lower ...

Thanks to heavy winter rains, Arizona’s 2026 wildflower season is already flourishing across several state parks.

Despite its sometimes formidable heat and rugged desert conditions, Arizona is home to many of the nation's top spots for outdoor adventures. From the deep red chasms of the Grand Canyon to the ...