Parks News

Arizona State Parks and Arizona Plein Air Painters will host a "Plein Air" Artist event at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 8am to 12 noon.

I would venture a guess that if you planted a tomato vine 50 miles from anywhere, you would soon find tomato worms or caterpillars chewing on it.

The city of Williams was recently granted a conditional use permit from the Kaibab National Forest to host shooting events at the cinder pit located on the west side of Highway 64 approximately a half mile north of Interstate 40.

Some boaters say they'll stop using Lake Havasu State Park's boat launch ramps if Arizona State Parks hikes entrance fees and eliminates its popular State Parks Premium Pass.

Most citizens are alarmed, and even somewhat frightened, when they are charged with a crime.

The Yavapai County Fair doesn't start until Oct. 1, but most people entering items in one of the many departments must do so between Sunday, Sept.

Although baby wildlife is unquestionably cute it is illegal to capture or keep any found in the wild.

Sedona, AZ: Join the community in exploring the Sedona Arts Center's "Artists in Action" pavilion where patrons can watch local artisans and art instructors creating art.

Today the Arizona State Parks Board accepted management recommendations presented by staff to balance the Fiscal Year 2010 State Parks budget.

Facing a $1.5 million shortfall, state parks officials are recommending curtailed hours at several sites and higher fees to go to those when they are open.

PRESCOTT S.N.A.P. Rummage Sale Proceeds from a rummage sale at the Grace Sparkes Activity Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

Matt Hinshaw/ The Daily Courier Prescott Police officers Todd Attenberger and John File inspect an SUV that rolled in the northbound lanes of Prescott Lakes Parkway near the intersection of Sundog Ranch Road Tuesday afternoon in Prescott.

The Sedona Airport is again proud to host the 3rd annual Sedona Community Fair on September 19th, which is a free event with ample parking on the airport mesa.

Hoping to avert a showdown, Gov. Jan Brewer won't decide the fate of the budget bills and tax cut sent to her Thursday until at least next week - if not later.

U.S. Senator John McCain , Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Parks, Senator Mark Udall , will travel to Arizona on Friday, August 21.

By Glen Creno The Arizona Republic National parks such as the Grand Canyon are letting visitors in free during three weekends this summer in an effort to appeal to budget travelers.

Executive Staff presented the Arizona State Parks Board current information about the reduced operating budget.

The Arizona State Parks Board will be meeting on August 3 starting at 9am in the Auditorium of the Arizona State Land Department at 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ.

At last night's City Council meeting, newly appointed City Manager Timothy Ernster explained to the council staff's plan to redeploy a $586,000 Heritage Fund grant given to the City by the Arizona State Parks Foundation in 1995-96 to invest in the now defunct Sedona Cultural Park.

On Sunday, July 12 she will display her talents to students during a class at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park.