Explore More of Arizona with the AZ Parks Passport

Want to have more Arizona adventures but not sure how to fit it all in? Josh Coddington with the Arizona Office of Tourism and Lauren and Owen from The AZ Hikeaholics join us on the show to share their best tips.

These guests are pros at making the most of every minute exploring the Grand Canyon State. They share how to use a free tool, the digital AZ Parks Passport, created by the Arizona Office of Tourism, to plan adventures and discover even more attractions while they're on the road. The AZ Parks Passport also enters users into a contest to win some amazing prizes, including a $500 gift card to Arizona State Parks, good for camping and cabin reservations, shop merchandise and tours.

Of course, no outdoor recreation convo with these outdoor lovers would be complete without discussing sustainable tourism. We talk about what we love so much about this beautiful state and the seven principles of responsible recreation we can all practice to better Appreciate AZ.

Get more great information on exploring Arizona from the Arizona Office of Tourism's official travel guide, visitarizona.com, and find their social media on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok.

See what Lauren and Owen are up to next as official #AppreciateAZ Ambassadors and follow along with their weekend warrior adventures on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.

Since the time of our recording... 

• The Arizona Office of Tourism has launched its AppreciateAZ Ambassadors Program and an AppreciateAZ certificate, which is easy for anyone to earn through a 10-minute online course (check it out here!)
• Lauren and Owen successfully completed their Rim-to-Rim hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Check out their adventure and a great guide they've shared for others planning this hike on Instagram.

Find your next Arizona adventure and sign up for our newsletter at AZStateParks.com/Amazing, and follow @AZStateParks on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter for even more inspiration.