Dead Horse Ranch State Park, along with the Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce, and sponsoring nonprofits and corporations from around the state, will host and celebrate the 33rd Annual Verde River Day on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festivities during Verde River Day celebrate our community’s connection to the free-flowing Verde River, a green, life-giving jewel in Arizona’s arid natural landscape. Preservation and care of this vital resource – for both people and wildlife al
Activities during the event include organized canoe and kayak rides, sandcastle building, a climbing wall, and over 40 nonprofit nature-based exhibits with educational information about the Verde River’s riparian habitat and wildlife. Food, drinks, and snacks will be provided by Verde Valley Moose Lodge and Verde Valley Kiwanis, who will raise money for worthy causes. Verde River Day will also feature live music throughout the day.
Guests of all ages will be welcome to fish in the park lagoons that is stocked with $1500 worth of fish. Visitors will also be welcome to take advantage of the scheduled Arizona Game & Fish Department’s fishing clinic. Fishing licenses are not required during clinic hours. Poles, bait, and tackle are provided for all age groups.