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Dead Horse Ranch State Park is one of Cottonwood’s most scenic outdoor escapes, offering lush greenery, peaceful lagoons, and sweeping views of the Verde Valley. Just minutes from Old Town, it’s a haven for hiking, fishing, camping, kayaking, and wildlife watching. Its beauty is undeniable, with miles of trails that connect to the Verde River Greenway, it’s a perfect spot to immerse yourself in nature. Whether you’re staying overnight or visiting for the day, Dead Horse Ranch State Park captures

Come down for music and eggs at the Red Rooster in Cottonwood this morning with musician David Renz. He's there every Sunday morning for the earliest music show in town. (VVN/Vyto Starinskas) | Verde Independent

1.7K views · 144 reactions | Looking for a peaceful place to reflect in nature this holiday? Head to Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood! Have a picnic in the shade, cast a line into the lagoon, or wade through the cool flowing waters of the Verde River. | Arizona State Parks | Facebook

Summer brings Gila trout fishing to Arizona's East Verde River. Find out how to catch one of the Southwest's most treasured species on this episode of Pautzke Outdoors. | Pautzke Bait Company

35K views · 251 reactions | The East Verde River is one of Arizona's most well known trout fisheries. Stocked weekly in spring and early summer with trout the fishery is minutes from Payson and an easy day trip from Phoenix. In this episode of Pautzke Outdoors we tackle how to catch trout here now. | Pautzke Bait Company | Facebook