Hike the scenic riparian forest of the Hassayampa River Preserve before scaling Lyke’s Lookout for a stunning view! This is a 1.15-mile, moderate difficulty hike featuring a steep 90-foot ascent at the end. Please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes and layers as temperatures can fluctuate near the river and in the sun at the … Continued

Learn about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees can grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to both wildlife and native cultures. Did you know that these palms were sourced from a native population in Arizona? Find out more! We will be hosting this table inside the Visitor … Continued

The Mesquite Festival is co-hosted by Maricopa County Parks, Friends of Hassayampa, and Cave Creek Desert Awareness Committee. Educational and fun for all ages!   Learn all about this iconic desert tree: its use throughout history; harvesting, preparation, and storage; food preparation and nutritional and medicinal uses; and much more. Free samples of food prepared … Continued

Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Some binoculars … Continued

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies! Please bring your own flashlights and blacklights if you have them, but some will be … Continued

The Wickenburg Visitor Center will be closed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, April 26 as we celebrate our fabulous Visitor Center volunteers for National Volunteer Week.   The Visitor Center will reopen at noon on Friday.   Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Join us as we close out another amazing season!Wickenburg Marshals performance of comedy skits, cowboy music and gun fights at 6PMBuckeye Jeanie Cowboy Poetry by the CampfireExplore the town at nightAnd more...

Shootouts, comedy, music and fun at Vulture City, Wickenburg Marshal style.

Join us for an evening Flashlight Ghost Tour and explore the haunted remnants of this once-thriving gold mining town, encounter paranormal activity and hear chilling tales. Brave the darkness, feel the spirits and hear the history. Must be at least 12 years old. Get tickets at vulturecityghosttown.com.  

Join us for a spooky evening flashlight ghost tour. Step back in time as darkness descends and the spirits awaken in this eerie and haunted desert landscape. Equipped with your trusty flashlight, you'll explore the abandoned remnants of Vulture City, a once-thriving gold mining town that now stands as a ghostly reminder of the past. … Continued