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The City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Coconino National Forest, and Grand Canyon National Park will all move to Stage 2 fire restrictions starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 21. The Arizona Daily Sun reports that due to continued hot, dry, and windy conditions throughout northern Arizona, wildfire risk is Read more…
Closure during repairs Starting Friday, June 21, the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim, leading to Bright Angel Point, will be closed for construction. Grand Canyon National Park says the closure is essential to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors during an “extensive repair effort” to Read more…
As reported by 12 News, a segment of northbound Interstate 17 will be shut down this weekend for pavement work. If you’re planning to get your trail fix in the higher altitudes of Flagstaff and away from the Phoenix heat, consider modifying your trip to not get stuck in road-closure Read more…
Arizona is known by outdoor enthusiasts for many unique things but few are more majestic than its dark skies and excellent stargazing. Associations and clubs hold stargazing events frequently, and often in partnership with parks many Arizona recreationists already know and love. From star parties in Grand Canyon National Park Read more…
It’s Memorial Day Weekend and outdoor recreation agencies, including Arizona State Parks and Trails, are thrilled to celebrate the unofficial start of summer by welcoming in visitors to wild places across the state. AZ State Parks reminds recreationists to enjoy responsibly and with caution. Remember that with increased crowds expected Read more…
Lake Pleasant’s current high water level results in minimal shoreline available for parking and recreation at the lake over Memorial Day weekend 2024. This is expected to limit the number of visitors who can safely enjoy the park without causing damage to the environment or affecting the visitor experience. Here’s Read more…
Parking lot work 5/20 – 6/1/24 White Tank Mountain Regional Park has begun a parking lot renovation project through the park which is anticipated to limit parking. The park remains open to recreationists during this time but visitors should expect limited parking availability, especially at major trailheads. The renovation project Read more…
Coconino and Kaibab National Forests have each announced the ignition of prescribed fires starting over the weekend and soon after in parts of the forests near Mormon Lake, 25 miles south of Flagstaff and near Kaibab Lake in Williams. Mint West Prescribed Burn Project Coconino National Forest’s Mint West treatments Read more…
Valley beachgoers, Tonto National Forest has advised that Butcher Jones Recreation Site will be closed on Friday, May 17 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The reason for the one-day closure of the picnic area, trail, beach and parking lot remains vague, but improvements are being made. Tonto NF announced Read more…
Oak Creek Canyon’s Cave Springs Campground, situated 11 miles north of Sedona, is closed through July 2024 as construction personnel undertake a bank stabilization project. The focus of the work will be on the main access road to Cave Springs Campground (Forest Road 89D), aiming to prevent further erosion and Read more…