Beachside campsites offer easy access to the river, while hiking trails along the banks give hikers panoramic views of the river and beyond. Springtime wildflowers are best seen along the half-mile Lightning Bolt Trail, and the Copper Mines Trail and Lamb Springs Trail take you on an abandoned mine tour.
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Southern Arizona State Park Road Trip
After a day of hiking or horseback riding, make a short drive for some of the best stargazing in the state.
Explore Southern Arizona’s State Parks
Rugged mountain peaks, wildflower-studded hillsides, and desert oases define springtime in Southern Arizona, and there’s no better way to take it all in than a trip through Arizona’s state parks.
Discover State Parks in the Heart of Arizona
From wildlife to wildflowers and cactus blooms, late winter and spring is when the desert comes alive.Ā Take a trip through the heart of the Sonoran Desert by way of Arizona State Parks.
Can’t Miss Gem: Clarkdale, Arizona
If Clarkdale, Arizona, was a social media trend, it would be one that gains slow and steady momentum until itās popping up on screens everywhere. No one really knows where it started, but you definitely canāt unsee it or get it out of your head. From outdoor adventures to cultural experiences, the central Arizona town of Clarkdale has all the makings of the next big thing.
Clarkdale, AZ: Cabernet, Cruising, Copper and Cabooses
Local wines, a scenic train and exciting water adventures await in Clarkdale, AZ, northern Arizona’s hidden gem!
Easy Family Adventure in Arizona
Arizona is overflowing with ways to explore the great outdoors. Take advantage of these easy-to-achieve adventures that are fun for the whole family. No matter how many kids you have on board or what their ages are, there’s something for everyone in this guide.
Family-Friendly Road Trip Through Southern Arizona
Spend a few hours discovering a variety of Native American exhibits that will capture the attention and imagination of kids and adults alike. Then, head outside. Kids can run amok in the small field before tucking into lunch at a picnic table, surrounded by massive granite boulders.
A Weekend of Wellness in Sedona, Arizona
In the spirit of not overdoing it, this weekend itinerary doesnāt require much preparation. Throw some necessities like hiking boots and a few essential layers into your carry-on, and leave your worries behind.
Four Days in the Navajo Nation and Nearby Locales
This four-day itinerary has been curated to pack the most history in the most efficient road trip possible.