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AZStateParks

  1. Free Fishing Day at Dead Horse Ranch SP in Cottonwood on June 2: Must check in at Ranger Station, no license required for this fishing fun!
  2. June 2: Moonlight Hike at Lost Dutchman SP, Apache Junction. 9-11 pm. $7/vehicle. Call 480-982-4485 to reserve space azstateparks.com/Parks/LODU/ind…
  3. Congratulations to our "Hop in to Win" Tucson winners: Dan Meyer & Susan Baysinger: Dan won an annual pass & Susan won 2 Kartchner tickets!
  4. Fire Restrictions are Now in Effect at all Arizona State Parks: azstateparks.com/press/2012/PR_… NO fire, campfire, or charcoal burning devices
  5. Don't miss the Mariachi Fest. Saturday at Patagonia Lake. Enjoy a wide variety of Southern AZ Mariachi bands on stage. azstateparks.com/Parks/PALA/ind…
  6. June 2: Enjoy National Trails Day with a Moonlight Hike at Lost Dutchman SP in Apache Junction. azstateparks.com/Parks/LODU/ind… Reservations required
  7. Flower beds near Historic Tonto Lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge SP, Payson are in bloom, check them out: Ranger Cam 2012 azstateparks.com/rangercam/inde…
  8. 2morrow May 11, Freebie Friday Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP in honor of National Public Garden Day. Plus presentation by Dir. Mark Siegwarth
  9. Improve Arizona's Outdoor Recreation! Take the SCORP Survey: surveymonkey.com/s/SCORPpub & help decide where rec $$$ is spent! (please re-tweet)
  10. Volunteer Voice Newsletter w/article: Living Room In The Woods: 6 Great Ways Parks Connect Kids to Nature, by R. Dolesh p0.vresp.com/nrPxHI
  11. Ennjoy Schoolhouse Concert with western singer songwriter Joni Harms at Tubac Presidio. 2 pm, $10. call to reserve. azstateparks.com/Parks/TUPR/ind…
  12. May Parks Newsletter: Condor Talk, Hikes, Tubac Anniversary Celebration! p0.vresp.com/PuQQqE
  13. Help us learn more about our customers! Complete + share a 7 question survey about Wifi at Arizona State Parks! TYVM! surveymonkey.com/s/ASPWifi
  14. April 20-22: Boat Show at Lake Havasu SP. At Windsor 4. car show, powerboat racing + high speed waterski racing! LakeHavasuBoatShow.com.
  15. April 21 Earth Celebration at Oracle SP (north of Tucson)! Come enjoy hikes, tours and activities at the park! AZStateParks.com/Parks/ORAC
  16. Sat. April 7: Star Night Lost Dutchman SP, Apache Junction #AJCityAZ 7-9pm with Dr. Sky, a radio/TV journalist: AZStateParks.com
  17. April 7: Making a Stab-Bound Journal Workshop. 10 am - Noon at Oracle SP north of Tucson. Call to Reserve a space. 520-896-2425 $12 Fee
  18. Hiking in the Moonlight@AZ State Parks - Apr 5-Sonoita Creek, Apr 5&6-Red Rock. Hike & Music Apr 7-Lost Dutchman. azstateparks.com/find/calendar.…
  19. Mar 31. Ft Verde. Adobe Brick-Making Workshop. 10a&2p. Learn how to make adobe bricks. Tour historic adobe buildings. azstateparks.com/Parks/FOVE/ind…
  20. Read April Issue of Parks Newsletter p0.vresp.com/9ZrO2g Programs, lectures, activities and More!