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1. Alamo Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Boyce Thompson Arboretum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Buckskin Mountain State Park

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4. Canyon de Chelly National Monument

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5. Catalina State Park, Arizona

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6. Chiricahua National Monument

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7. Dead Horse Ranch State Park

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8. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area

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9. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

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10. Grand Canyon National Park

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11. Homolovi State Park, Arizona

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12. Jerome State Historic Park

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13. Kartchner Caverns State Park

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14. Lake Havasu State Park

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15. Lake Mead National Recreation Area

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16. Lost Dutchman State Park

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17. McFarland State Historic Park

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18. Oracle State Park

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19. Petrified Forest National Park

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20. Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

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21. Red Rock State Park

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22. River Island State Park

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23. Saguaro National Park

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24. Slide Rock State Park

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25. Tumacacori National Historical Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • From rust-red cliffs, towering rock formations, and massive living castles to huge lakes, ancient pueblos, and historic missions, Arizona is full of spectacular parks and monuments.
  • Some, like the Grand Canyon (Video), are world-known, while others are hidden gems typically enjoyed by locals only.
  • Arizona parks protect its natural wonders, native cultures, spectacular geological forms, rare plants, and thousands of years of history.
  • Each is worthy of a visit, whether you are having a scenic drive or an adrenaline-pumping hike.

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