Hear about Upcoming Events at Arizona State Parks with our Podcasts featuring interviews with Park Rangers, State Park staff and other guests.
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Location: Arizona State Parks Phoenix Office
Guest: JoAnna Scruggs, Gift Shop Inventory Manager
Summary: Hear about the Annual Holiday Sale held at the Phoenix office, plus learn about Rocky Ringttail t-shirts, Annual Passes, and the annual Holiday Ornament. You may also Shop Online.
Time: 5:24
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Park: Oracle State Park
Guest: Jennifer Rinio, Park Ranger
Summary: Hear about the upcoming wreath-making workshop, the historic Kannally Ranch House, and what you can do at this day use, educational park.
Time: 5:07
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Park: Fort Verde State Historic Park
Guest: Sheila Stubler, Park Manager
Summary: Hear about events during the park and town's annual Fort Verde Days. Plus information about the historic, original military buildings at the park.
Time: 4:36
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Park: Slide Rock State Park
Guest: Frank VanDevender, Assistant Park Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Summary: Details about the 4th Annual Apple Festival at Slide Rock State Park, including this year's theme: Moving Toward Sustainable Living. Plus, a brief history of the park.
Time: 5:31
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Park: Homolovi Ruins State Park
Guest: Susan Secakuku, Project Manager for the Homolovi Park Project of the Hopi Tribe
Summary: Listen to overview of events planned for the annual Suvoyuki day, including both events at the park and events in the Hopi community. Learn a little about current archaeological work being done at the park.
Time: 8:30
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Download Map of current Archaeological Dig (
71 KB PDF)
Tours of archaeological site leave at 8:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 16 to July 9. This tour will also be offered twice at Suvoyuki Day
Park: Kartchner Caverns State Park
Guest: Kartchner Caverns co-discoverer Gary Tenen
Summary: Hear a summary of how Gary Tenen and Randy Tufts discovered Kartchner Caverns in 1974. Learn about the Kubla Khan column and how Arizona State Parks took over stewardship of the caverns. Additionally, hear about the events scheduled to occur at the 20th Anniversary Celebration at the park on April 26.
Time: 8:34
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Location: Arizona State Museum
Guest: Public Archaeology Programs Manager Ann Howard
Summary: Overview of Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month scheduled for March 2008 with over 60 events around Arizona. Discussion about what you can do at the Archaeology Expo at the Arizona State Museum on March 1 & 2. Learn how Red Rock State Park, Jerome State Historic Park, and Patagonia Lake State Park are involved. Also, an introduction to the Site Steward Program which offers volunteers an opportunity to help protect Arizona's archaeological sites.
Time: 6:51
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Park: Cattail Cove State Park
Guests: Cattail Cove Park Manager Gary Peaslee & Volunteer Host Nancy Winters Koenig
Summary: Guests explain the basics of Geo Caching, including how it started and good geo caching practices on public lands. Plus, learn what will be happening at this event on February 23. Additionally, a brief explanation of Cattail Cove's 28 Boat-in campsites.
Time: 6:15
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Park: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Guests: Artist & Board Member of the Tuscon Plein Air Painters Society Cindy Carrillo and Boyce Thompson Arboretum Information Specialist & Volunteer Program Coordinator Paul Wolterbeek
Summary: Guests explain what Plein Air is and the inspiration behind creating these events. Also, learn about the upcoming art show and find out why Boyce Thompson Arboretum inspires artists & photographers to hike the trails.
Time: 6:15
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Park: Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Guest: Park Ranger Nikki Lober
Summary: Park Ranger Nikki Lober explains about the activities and musical performances scheduled for that day's events. Learn about the historic quilts on loan, a brief history of the mansion, and more!
Time: 4:41
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Park: McFarland State Historic Park
Guest: Park Manager Chris DeMille
Summary: Park Manager Chris DeMille gives an interesting history lesson about the courthouse. Plus a quick discussion about the important preservation and restoration work planned for the courthouse building. Chris also tells us about McFarland's participation in the Florence Home Tour event scheduled for February 9th, 2008. The Veteran's Day Celebration is also an ASP 50th Anniversary Event
Time: 5:51
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Park: Alamo Lake State Park
Guest: Interpretive Education Coordinator (Western Region) Elizabeth Enriquez
Summary: Guest Elizabeth Enriquez discusses some of the activities that will happen on November 3rd at Alamo Lake State Park: Telescopes, the Lowell Observatory, Red Flashlights, Fishing, and more!
Time: 4:43
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Park: Picacho Peak State Park
Guest: Park Manager Rob Young
Summary: Learn about what to bring on a hike to the top of Picacho Peak. Plus find out some of the activities that will happen on Hike the Peak day.
Time: 4:10
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Park: Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Guest: Patricia Moreno
Summary: Learn about Captain Juan Batista de Anza II; what Anza Days celebrates and find out some of the activities available at this yearly event.
Time: 4:07
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