EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 9 MIN
Winter in the Parks - Arizona State Parks & Trails (Episode 51)
from The Parks Podcast · host Missy Rentz
Send us Fan MailArizona doesn't do winter — it does a really nice fall that lasts several months. And Arizona State Parks make the most of it: Victorian holiday tours in Flagstaff, a boat parade of lights on the Colorado River, a winter solstice hike, an ornament trail in Safford, and 18 free First Day Hikes on January 1st.Michelle Thompson, Deputy Assistant Director at Arizona State Parks and Trails, joins The Parks Podcast to share everything happening this holiday season.In this episode: — Holiday events: Riordan Mansion, Fort Verde, Lake Havasu, Catalina, Roper Lake — 18 First Day Hikes on January 1st — all free for America's 250th — Picacho Peak: cables, gloves, summit; Patagonia Lake: New Year's boat ride hike — What to wear in Arizona in December (sun protection required; Flagstaff may get snow)Links: azstateparks.com/holiday-events | azstateparks.com/fdhSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Arizona doesn't do winter — it does a really nice fall that lasts several months. And Arizona State Parks make the most of it: Victorian holiday tours in Flagstaff, a boat parade of lights on the Colorado River, a winter solstice hike, an ornament trail in Safford, and 18 free First Day Hikes on January 1st. Michelle Thompson, Deputy Assistant Director at Arizona State Parks and Trails, joins The Parks Podcast to share everything happening this holiday season. In this epi...
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