Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
The Natural History of Regal Horned Lizards, Phrynosoma solare From 2015 through 2020 we used radio-telemetry to investigate spatial and behavioral ecology of the Regal Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma solare) in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Our results reveal dramatic variation in space use and behavior by season and sex over the course of a...