Dead Horse Ranch State Park
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Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a state park
of Arizona
, USA, on the Verde River
in an area known as the Verde River Greenway. Located at approximately 3300 feet (1,005.8 m) elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres (1.7 km²) of land with 10 miles (16.1 km) of hiking trails, 150 campground sites and several picnic areas, along with 23 group camping sites. It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest
land. The ranch was originally named by the Ireys family, who sold the land to the state of Arizona to become a state park.
, is held each April. In 2010, about 70 field trips were offered for the four day event, many led by nationally recognized experts. Headquarters for the festival is at Dead Horse Ranch, but events are held throughout the Verde Valley
.
Another popular yearly event at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is Verde River Day, which is held annually in September to celebrate the protection of the river's riparian habitat.
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
of Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, USA, on the Verde River
Verde River
The Verde River is the north and northwestern watershed of the Salt River–Verde River Watershed that co-join and enter the Gila River at Phoenix, Arizona, located in the U.S. state of Arizona...
in an area known as the Verde River Greenway. Located at approximately 3300 feet (1,005.8 m) elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres (1.7 km²) of land with 10 miles (16.1 km) of hiking trails, 150 campground sites and several picnic areas, along with 23 group camping sites. It also offers trailhead access to the Dead Horse Trail System, located on adjacent Coconino National Forest
Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest is a 1.856-million acre United States National Forest located in northern Arizona in the vicinity of Flagstaff. Originally established in 1898 as the "San Francisco Mountains National Forest Reserve", the area was designated a U.S...
land. The ranch was originally named by the Ireys family, who sold the land to the state of Arizona to become a state park.
Special events
The annual Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, the "Birdy Verde", with emphasis on birdwatchingBirdwatching
Birdwatching or birding is the observation of birds as a recreational activity. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, or by listening for bird sounds. Birding often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are...
, is held each April. In 2010, about 70 field trips were offered for the four day event, many led by nationally recognized experts. Headquarters for the festival is at Dead Horse Ranch, but events are held throughout the Verde Valley
Verde Valley
The Verde Valley is a valley in central Arizona in the United States of America. The Verde River runs through it. It is overlooked by Mingus Mountain and the Mogollon Rim.- History :The first notice of this region appears in the report of one Espejo,...
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Another popular yearly event at Dead Horse Ranch State Park is Verde River Day, which is held annually in September to celebrate the protection of the river's riparian habitat.