Dead Horse Ranch State Park
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Originally named by the Irey family, who sold the land that became a park to the state of Arizona, Dead Horse Ranch State Park is located in Cottonwood, Arizona on the Verde River in an area known as the Verde River Greenway.[1] Located at approximately 3,300 feet (1,000 m) elevation, Dead Horse Ranch State Park covers 423 acres (1.71 km²) of land with 10 hiking trails, 22 campground sites and two picnic areas.
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[edit] Special events
The annual Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival, the "Birdy Verde", with emphasis on bird-watching, is held each April. In 2007, 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. [2]
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. [3]
[edit] Park hours
The park is open 7 days a week, from 8a.m. to 5 p.m.
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