# Arizona's New National Park Opens

> Arizona gains 64th national park with sky islands and free ski week deals.
- Title: Arizona's New National Park Opens · The Boston Globe
- Summary: Arizona gains 64th national park with sky islands and free ski week deals. Chiricahua National Park becomes U.S. 64th national park while Deer Valley offers…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/29/lifestyle/globe-compass-national-park-maine-show-show
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- Topics: chiricahua national park, arizona, dear valley resort, kids ski free week, first tracks northeast snow show, maine, news, local
## New national park opens
Chiricahua National Park becomes U.S. 64th national park on Oct 20.
## Arizona's sky islands
12,000-acre region features rock spires rising from desert terrain.
## Free ski week for kids
Deer Valley Resort offers free lift tickets and 50 percent off rental skis for kids 12 and younger.
## Maine snow show
Portland hosts First Tracks: Northeast Snow Show Nov 7-8 with gear demos and winter films.
## Gear share service
Maine GearShare team fixes items for free while attendees explore the show.
## Winter film festival
Six films highlight winter sports adventures including a mother and daughter skiing story.
## Ski week details
Kids ski free week runs Dec 5-11 with 20 percent discount package for Dec 18-24.
## Key takeaway

Chiricahua National Park becomes U.S. 64th national park while Deer Valley offers kids ski free week.