In conjunction with Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Awareness Month, Oracle State Park offers lectures & hikes in March.

On March 17th, from 1 to 2 p.m., Southwest Archaeologist Sarah Luchetta will present her recent archaeological research of the lower San Pedro River Valley. In the 1970s, the Twin Hawks site was excavated as part of a field school with the Central Arizona College Aravaipa campus & the town of San Manuel. Since then, these findings were incorporated with recent research to answer questions about subsistence, settlement & migration along the San Pedro in the 13th century.

On Saturdays & Sundays in March, there is a series of nature walks. On March 11th, enjoy a bird walk with Naturalist Jerry Orr. On March 18th, Botanist Chuck LeFevre leads "From Hight Desert to Oak Woodland - Plants in the Ecotine" Walk. On March 24th, Ranger Jennifer Rinio will lead a nature walk entitled "Exploring Paths Less Traveled." On March 31st, enjoy a geology walk with Ranger Jerry Ravert. Each of these walks begin at 8:30 a.m. Hikers should meet at the Kannally Ranch House Office. No reservation is required.

In addition to the nature walks, there are guided tours of the historic Kannally Ranch House every Saturday & Sunday. Tours begin at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. & are 45 minutes in duration.

Presentations, hikes & tours are included in the park entrance fee of $6 per vehicle. Children 13 & under are free. For more info or to make reservations, contact the park at (520) 896-2425.

Oracle State Park is located approx. 45 minutes from Tucson, in the northern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near the community of Oracle in southern Pinal County.