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06/03/2026

🐾 Wildlife Wednesday! 🐾

Check out this group of turkey vultures hanging out by one of our wildlife ponds! Did you know there is more than one name for a group of vultures? When they are flying they are called a "kettle," when they are in a tree or on the ground and resting they are called a "committee," and when they are feeding on something they are referred to as a "wake."

05/27/2026

🐾 Wildlife Wednesday! 🐾

"Phew! Hope no one saw that!"

This javelina almost took a tumble in one of our wildlife ponds! Like all the members of their clade, Euungulata (ungulates), they have hooved feet. You can imagine this makes walking on sloped wet surfaces a little bit of a challenge! Unless you are a whale, which is an ungulate but doesn't have feet. That would make slipping while walking up a sloped surface pretty difficult!

05/20/2026

🐾 Wildlife Wednesday! 🐾

This one is for all you birders out there! Cooper's hawk or sharp-shinned? Let us know in the comments which you think this hawk is! Our bet is Cooper's hawk!

05/13/2026

🐾 Wildlife Wednesday! 🐾

Picacho Peak is home to two species of vulture: the turkey vulture, and the black vulture. An easy way to tell the two apart is by the color of the head. Turkey vultures have a red head, while black vultures have a black-ish grey head. Both of these birds lack feathers on their head, a trait evolved to help them stay clean and free of parasites while scavenging on carcasses.

05/07/2026

This Saturday, May 9th!

SIGN UP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT, SIGN UP ONLINE OR BY CALLING THE VISITOR CENTER AT (520)466-3183

Join us for a magical night hiking experience at Picacho Peak. As we explore the trail after dark, we'll discuss the important role that the night plays in our lives as well as our desert home. We'll also keep our eyes peeled for nighttime wildlife! This two mile hike along the sunset trail is hilly with some rocky and uneven terrain.

We recommend that attendees bring at least a liter of water, a headlamp, a warm layer and appropriate shoes for hiking.

Meet at the Sunset Vista Trailhead for the 1 ½ hour hike.

04/20/2026

Friday, April 24th!

Join Picacho Peak State Park for a Star Party with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA). Peer through high-powered telescopes as TAAA's knowledgeable astronomers show you exciting features of the universe.

Bring a blanket and your curiosity! Meet at the Sunset Day Use Area. There is no additional cost to attend this event; standard park entry fees apply, or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass.

Event runs from 7:30pm - 9:30pm

04/15/2026

🐾Wildlife Wednesday🐾

This green stink bug says the grasshoppers have been stealing the spotlight all spring… so he’s staging a very smelly comeback tour.

📸 Photo is of a small green stinkbug resting on a restroom door handle

04/13/2026

This Saturday 4/18 at Picacho Peak State Park!

Learn about hiking safety, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Sonoran Desert as you join our park guide to trek the Calloway Trail to an overlook on the face of Picacho Peak!

The elevation gain of this trail is 334 feet and the hike's total distance will be 1 mile. Plan on hiking approximately 1.5-2 hours. Hikers will meet at the Calloway Trail Head located on Harrington Loop at 10am. Sign up is required, sign up online or by calling the Visitor Center at (520)466-3183.

All skill levels are welcome on this guided hike!

Free with paid park entry. Don't forget to bring plenty of water, wear the proper clothing and footwear and sunscreen.

04/10/2026

🌵Floral Friday 🌵
Our saguaros are officially in bloom! These iconic desert giants only flower for a short window each year, typically April to June. Saguaro flowers bloom at night and early morning, providing nectar to bats and a great food source for birds and bees. Come enjoy these desert flowers while they last.

📸 Photo of a saguaro budding and blooming with a bird resting on its arm. The soft morning glow in the background.

04/08/2026

🐾Wildlife Wednesday🐾

This regal-looking Gila Woodpecker was spotted enjoying the desert sunshine.

Instead of singing loudly like many birds, woodpeckers often drum on cacti, trees, and even metal surfaces to communicate and mark their territory. If you hear rapid tapping echoing through the desert, a woodpecker might be nearby!

📸 Game Camera Photo of a Gila woodpecker side profile next to a little bird water pond

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