Phoenix – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), in association with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), is issuing a Green Light Fishery notice for Cutthroat Trout and Rainbow Trout caught from Big Lake in Apache County. This notice is based on recent analyses of fish tissue data that indicate these species can be consumed without limits per standard dietary guidelines.

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Arizona is known for its unique experiences and for those looking to take the luxury route, Arizona has everything from dude ranches to glamping and touring world-renowned wineries (and everything in between).

Here are just a few:

Helicopter and Airplane Tours: Private plane and helicopter tours in and around Page are available from Page Municipal Airport. Page is located in northern Arizona, where you can fly over geographic wonders and iconic landscapes such as Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Tower Butte and Glen Canyon Dam.

Hot Air Balloon Rides: Breathtaking views of Arizona’s diverse and unique topography can be taken in on a hot air balloon ride! Views of Lake Havasu and London Bridge can be seen with Wanderlust Balloons, followed by a picnic or champagne brunch. Rainbow Ryders offers sunrise and sunset private tours over the metro Phoenix desert. Hot Air Expeditions offers flights over Phoenix and Tucson and can help celebrate special occasions with basket banners, cake and champagne flutes.

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Starting on December 2, 2022, through February 26, 2023, the Cultural Demonstrator Series will move from the Desert View Watchtower to the Grand Canyon Visitor Center (GCVC) on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim to increase interactions with artists and the public during the slower winter months. Every Friday through Sunday, artists from tribes traditionally associated with the Grand Canyon will be in the lobby from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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With 22 national parks and monuments, 33 state parks and acres of public land, Arizona is an outdoor enthusiasts’ playground. Arizona has three national parks (Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest and Saguaro National Parks). Let’s explore each one and include information to help you plan your trip such as what time of year to visit, top activities, where to stay, and insider tips.

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PHOENIX — The Houston Mesa Campground complex located just outside Payson, Arizona will temporarily close on Nov. 21, 2022.

  The purpose of the closure is to transition the management of this and other campgrounds to the Forest Service in order to improve the overall visitor experience and site conditions. Once the transition is complete, it is anticipated that the Houston Mesa Campground will reopen March 1, 2023.

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An eggciting new Easter event is scheduled to take place this year at Salt River Fields.

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the upcoming holiday with the family, mark your calendars for the inaugural Bunny Balloon Blast taking place on April 15-16.

Salt River Fields will soon be decked out as a fun for all ages way to celebrate Easter.

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