BENSON, Ariz. — Deep inside the dark, damp caves of Kartchner Caverns State Park lies something that sounds more suited to a fairy tale than to a rock formation. The so-called Big Room holds the ...

State officials are making a marketing push and considering summer discounts to address a drop in attendance at Kartchner Caverns, known as the jewel of the Arizona State Parks system.

Kartchner Caverns State Park maintains a consistent 72 degrees with 99% humidity, offering a cool retreat from Arizona’s summer heat. Watch Now Menu Local National Weather Sports Traffic Watch Now ...

A recently completed hiking trail — aimed at expanding recreational options beyond cave tours at Kartchner Caverns State Park — will be officially opened with ceremonies and a guided hike on ...

Kartchner Caverns State Park is now open and resuming normal operations, according to Arizona State Parks. Power has been restored to the park, and entry is reopened to visitors and campers.

Kartchner Caverns State Park, a spectacular limestone cave in southeastern Arizona that opened to tours four years ago, will open its biggest room yet on Tuesday. Measuring about 400 feet by 240 ...