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In the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix, visit the site of a schoolhouse where students from the local rural ranching and farming community attended school from 1891 to 1903.
Visit the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix. Explore the region's rich human history, hike the Badger Springs Trail to the Agua Fria River, travel Bloody Basin Road, and more.
Located in southeast Arizona, the 19,410-acre Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is an exciting adventure. You must have a permit to hike, backpack, and hunt in Aravaipa Canyon and all the side canyons.
Southeast of Kingman, the 129,800-acre Arrastra Mountain Wilderness contains more than 20 miles of the ephemeral Big Sandy and Santa Maria rivers as well as the unique Peoples Canyon.
East of Lake Havasu City, explore the 15,400-acre Aubrey Peak Wilderness Area's hiking, backpacking, photography, and other outdoor activities in a scenic Mohave/Sonoran Desert transition zone.
In the Agua Fria National Monument north of Phoenix, the Badger Springs Trail leads down the Badger Springs Wash to the Agua Fria River canyon, an area rich in archaeological history.
Explore the Betty's Kitchen Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area and National Recreation Trail near Yuma, Arizona. Enjoy wildlife observation, picnicking, and fishing throughout the year.
Mountain biking on Black Canyon National Recreation Trail
Whether you're into hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, photography, nature study or other fun activities, the 21,000-acre Big Horn Mountains Wilderness west of Phoenix has something for everyone.
Along the 21-mile-long Black Hills Back Country Byway, time travel back into the Old West. The byway journeys past the Black Hills Rockhound Area, Canyon Overlook Picnic Area and Owl Creek Campground.
According to the Mohave and Quechans, natives to the lower Colorado River area, the human figures depicted in the Blythe Intaglios represent Mastamho, the Creator of all life.
Explore the 6-mile Brittlebush Trail, which also intersects with Margies Cove Trail, through the heart of the 63,200-acre North Maricopa Mountains Wilderness east of Gila Bend.
Overview The Burro Creek Campground (1,960’ elevation) is situated along the 57 mile Burro Creek in a transition zone between the upper reaches of the scenic Sonoran Desert and lower reaches of the scenic Mojave Desert. The campground offers visitors...
The 5.65-mile Castle Rock Trail connects the Badger Trail and Camp Beale Loop in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area, featuring vistas of the surrounding valley and interesting rock formations.
View of the Hualapai Mountains from the Cerbat Foothills
You will be high on the crest of the Cerbat Mountains near Kingman, with spectacular panoramic views of the Black Mountains to the west and the Music Mountains to the east.
Overview Coyote Buttes North is just a small part of the 112,500-acre Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, but has some of the most visually striking geologic sandstone formations in the world, including The Wave. Coyote Buttes North Permit Area is within...
Explore the 14,630-acre East Cactus Plain Wilderness in Arizona! Enjoy horseback riding, backpacking and more in this area, which includes intricate crescent dune topography.
Love hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and trail running? The Foothills Rim Trail, a 10.2-mile series of loop trails, is part of the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area near Kingman.
At Fourmile Canyon Campground near Klondyke, there are 10 first come, first served campsites with picnic table and fire rings. You can enjoy nearby hiking, backpacking, hunting, and more.
Visit the 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area! Explore four perennial waterways, scenic canyons, miles of trails, and primitive roads.
Countless treasures and adventures await you in the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument southwest of St. George, Utah. In 2014, it received dark sky recognition.
The canyons and ridgelines of the 25,050-acre Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness provide an excellent setting for hiking, backpacking, hunting and climbing.
Once used transport supplies and equipment to the historic Harquahala Peak Observatory, the Harquahala Pack Trail is mile an extremely steep 5.4-mile hike to the summit of Harquahala Mountain.
Explore Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness Area in Arizona, northeast of Wickenburg. This 11,840-acre area features free-flowing river, diverse plant communities, and offers hiking, horseback riding.
Explore the San Pedro Trail! Hereford Trailhead provides hiking, biking, and horseback riding access to the trail in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona.
Homestead Climbing Area offers sport climbing on limestone cliffs in a remote, scenic high desert backcountry within a two-hour drive from Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona.
Explore the 31,200-acre Hummingbird Springs Wilderness west of Phoenix. Enjoy a wealth of recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages and abilities.
Located north of Yuma on the California side of the Colorado River, Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area offers long term camping on public lands from September 15 to April 15.
Dispersed camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, photography, hunting, and birding are popular activities in the Ironwood Forest National Monument near Tucson.