Arizona State Parks and Trails: Verde River Day

Dead Horse Ranch State Park, located in Cottonwood, AZ, will celebrate its 35th annual Verde River Day on Sept. 28! Free entrance to all attending the event, and all of the activities are at no cost, thanks to the many exhibitors and sponsors. Verde River Day promotes preservation and care of the environment by showcasing informative exhibits on the Verde’s unique riparian habitat. Some of the day’s events include, canoeing, live music, sand castle building, fishing, and nature-based exhibits. Guests of all ages are welcome! Verde River Day was organized in 1989 to promote awareness of the Verde River’s distinctive riparian habitat, where 85 percent of all wildlife in the area looks for sustenance. For more information about Verde River Day, call Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce at 928-634-7593 or the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VerdeRiverDay/