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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.
A Vermillion Flycatcher perched up in a cottonwood tree in Aravaipa Canyon
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.
Explore Arizona's 2,040-acre Baboquivari Peak Wilderness. Enjoy challenging hikes, rock climbing, and diverse wildlife in this scenic desert landscape.
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.
Fish, kayak, hike and more along the Bill Williams River in Arizona. This area was once a travel corridor for Native Americans, European explorers, and early settlers.
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.
Ramada at Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area
Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in southeastern Arizona, the Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area offers excellent birding.
Explore over 200 miles of unimproved backcountry roads and single-track motorbike trails at the nearby Lake Pleasant/Hieroglyphic Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreation area north of Phoenix.
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.
Enjoy river access, a swimming beach, shaded picnic areas, and open green space at Bullfrog Day Use Area. It is along the California side of the Colorado River within the Parker Strip Recreation Area.
Enjoy the beautiful weather in the winter and Colorado River adventures during the summer at Cable Car Day Use Area within the Parker Strip Recreation Area.
Canyon Overlook Picnic Area, located along the 21-mile-long Black Hills National Back Country Byway, provides a scenic vista of the Gila River canyon and nearby mountain ranges near Safford, Arizona.
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.
Along the Gila River in Arizona, the Christmas Recreation Site offers river-related recreation opportunities such as wildlife viewing, picnicking, camping, fishing and small craft floating.
Check out interpretive signs, a view finder, and picnic tables within the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Annually, enjoy the California condor release on National Public Lands Day.
Part of the Parker Strip Recreation Area, Copper Basin Dunes OHV Area is an unrestricted playground for OHVs and other off-highway vehicles.
Coyote Buttes North sandstone features. Vast landscape of sandstone with sandstone teepees in the distance and a beautiful blue sky with a touch of clouds.
Overview Crossroads Campground is located on the riverfront of the beautiful Lower Colorado River. This campground is popular with winter visitors looking to enjoy the warm winter temperatures and relax on the riverfront. This campground has great access to fishing...
The Dry Canyon Picnic Area and Boat Take Out are typically used by those floating the Gila River within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area near Safford, Arizona.
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.