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Many poppies are blooming at Catalina State Park, providing interesting color and shadows in the area, March 4, 2019.

Wildflowers Show Off Their Colors Around Arizona

Fall and winter rains provided a necessary resource for brilliant blooms.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

Saguaro National Park To Raise Entrance Fees

All rates go up $5 on January 1st.
Chiricahua National Monument is home to hundreds of plants and animal species, including some from the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert.

Proposal Pitches A New National Park in Arizona

Residents hope to turn Chiricahua National Monument into national park.
Just a small portion of the Saguaro National Forest conservation area.

National Parks Add Millions to Arizona Economy

Annual report shows $837 million spent at area National Parks in 2014
Sunset at Yavapai Point, along the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Grand Canyon Economic Impact $467M

Study: Tourism supports 7,400 jobs in and around national park
State Parks

State Parks Getting Own Fund

Legislature moving to return control of revenues

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