Arizona State, National Parks To Offer Free Admission On MLK Day

Take a hike!

On Monday (January 17), Arizona residents will get free admission to state parks for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All you need to bring is your Arizona ID, Arizona State Parks and Trails said in a press release.

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey said he urges residents to take advantage of the special offer.

“I encourage everyone to get outside on Monday and visit a state park to enjoy nature, beautiful views and our unbeatable winter weather,” Ducey said in a press release.

U.S. National Parks will also waive admission fees on January 17. Arizona national parks include the Grand Canyon, Saguaro and Petrified Forest.

Here's a list of all the state parks in Arizona:

• Alamo Lake State Park
• Buckskin Mountain State Park
• Catalina State Park
• Cattail Cove State Park
• Colorado River State Historic Park
• Dankworth Pond State Park
• Dead Horse Ranch State Park
• Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
• Fort Verde State Historic Park
• Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
• Homolovi State Park
• Jerome State Historic Park
• Kartchner Caverns State Park
• Lake Havasu State Park
• Lost Dutchman State Park
• Lyman Lake State Park
• McFarland State Historic Park
• Oracle State Park
• Patagonia Lake State Park
• Picacho Peak State Park
• Red Rock State Park
• Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
• River Island State Park
• Rockin' River Ranch State Park
• Roper Lake State Park
• San Rafael State Natural Area
• Slide Rock State Park
• Sonoita Creek State Natural Area
• Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
• Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
• Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
• Verde River Greenway State Natural Area
• Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park