Buckskin Mountain State Park, located 12 miles north of Parker on Arizona Highway 95, is another one of the state’s most scenic locales. Spectacular views of the river and surrounding mountain ranges are available from any number of hiking trails and campsites.

The Scottsdale Public Library is actually a network of four libraries which serve the needs of Scottsdale's residents. Books, CDs, tapes and periodicals make up a growing library collection which is ideal for both leisure readers and in-depth researchers.