Giddy-on-up to Wickenburg's Wild West Run! Cinch up your shoes, secure your hat, and come run (or walk!) through Arizona's most western town.   Following an out-and-back course beginning at Sunset Park (3020 W. Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390), the race takes a gradually descending path east until reaching the 5k turnaround. Heading south and … Continued

Vulture City is proud to join AZ Kidz Experience for our first Annual Miner's Mayhem Charity Dirt Fest. Bring the whole family for this Charity Benefit for Phoenix Children's Hospital. Live Entertainment * Poker Crawl Fundraiser * Cornhole Tournament * Food Trucks & Vendor Row * Free Offroad Charity Desert Ride * Gold Panning * … Continued

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

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of the Preserve. Some binoculars are available to borrow. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center. Limit 10 participants. To register, please call … Continued

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.