TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - People from across southern Arizona visited Patagonia Lake State Park to celebrate Labor Day weekend. As Tucson faced another week of triple-digit-temperatures, families said ...

On Thursday, authorities confirmed that they have recovered the body of a man who went missing at Patagonia Lake State Park.

Patagonia Lake State Park manager Colt Alford has seen a number of kids over his 19-year tenure pass through the park, some of them coming through the junior ranger workshops he leads.

Patagonia Lake's creation dates back to the 1960s, initiated by the Lake Patagonia Recreation Association. Its success led to state involvement, and the park officially opened on April 1, 1975.

Let's put Patagonia Lake on a well-deserved pedestal for five fantastic decades and highlight this body of water in the high desert. It's our latest "One Tank Trip" to Santa Cruz County.

Combined with quick access to Patagonia Lake State Park and the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, the city is a truly unique spot for your next under-the-radar getaway.

Details: Free. 928-608-6200, nps.gov/glca. Patagonia Lake State Park Tucked away amid the rolling hills of southern Arizona, Patagonia Lake State Park is a shimmering oasis in the high desert.

Beyond the Grand Canyon and its stunning red rock landscapes, small towns in Arizona are arguably our best-kept secret.

Joined by Michelle Thompson from AZ State Parks & Trails, they reveal a few hidden treasures, show amazing drone footage of Patagonia Lake State Park, and recount a side-splitting skunk encounter ...

Six-year-old Clarissa Munguia caught a whopper of a redear sunfish during the Memorial Day weekend at Patagonia Lake - tying a state record.

Patagonia Lake State Park, Rock Shop, Around Oracle, Gordon Hirabayashi, Sabino Damn. This week on Arizona Illustrated, join us as we explore unique spots within 90 minutes of Tucson. Enjoy ...