Lyman Lake State Park in Arizona spans about 1,200 acres. The Little Colorado River was dammed to construct this 1,500-acre reservoir at 6,000 feet. The reservoir is beautiful since it is filled with water from snowmelt on nearby mountains like Mount Baldy and Escudilla. The …

Patagonia Lake State Park is well known for several things, including the must-see locations in the surrounding area, paths along the shoreline, open hours, admission prices, picnic areas, camping sites, and local lodgings.   The campground looks out over an artificial lake that spans 265 acres …

Picacho Peak State Park is an Arizona location that should be noticed. It can be found in southern Arizona along Interstate 10. Its prominent summit that rises to an altitude of 1,500 feet features beautiful views and hiking trails that lead to breathtaking vistas. Wildflowers …

Red Rock State Park is a wildlife preserve and environmental teaching center that spans 286 acres and features breathtaking landscapes. The rich banks of Oak Creek can be reached by a network of trails that wind through Manzanita and Juniper across the park. Natural plants …

Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument is in the far northwestern part of Arizona.  The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management work together to oversee the management of this protected area.  Established in 2000, it shares a border with Grand Canyon National Park …

Montezuma Castle National Monument in Camp Verde, Arizona, preserves the remarkable dwellings of the Sinagua Indians.  The remarkable architectural abilities of early civilizations are on display in this historic tower, reminiscent of a skyscraper with five stories of apartments.  Over three centuries, it was used …