Oracle State Park Gears Up for the Holidays

On Sat., Dec. 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m., Oracle State Park will host the 4th Annual Holiday Gift Fair in the gift shop & living room of the historic Kannally Ranch House. Local artists will sell their crafts, books & edible gifts. Oracle musicians will add to the holiday cheer!

Then on Dec. 9th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Kannally Ranch House, Oracle State Park will host a Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop. Participants will create their own decorative wreath using plant materials gathered at the park. Since space is limited, reservations are required. The workshop is $2 per person in addition to the regular park entrance fee. For reservations call (520) 896-2425.

Oracle State Park is a 4,000-acre Environmental Education Center with approx., 15 miles of hiking trails, including picnic areas & access to the Arizona Trail. Come enjoy the beautiful high desert scenery & do your Christmas shopping in a peaceful & historic setting.

Oracle State Park is located at 3820 Wildlife Drive in Oracle. It is approx., 45 minutes from Tucson, in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the community of Oracle in southern Pinal Co. The park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. House tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Park is closed on Christmas Day.

Regular entrance fee is $6 per vehicle (up to 4 adults, children 13 & under are free). Entrance fee for individuals & bicyclists is $2 per person. For more info call (520) 896-2425 or (520) 349-9871.

For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit azstateparks.com.