Outdoors news to inform and inspire
A popular trailhead east of Apache Junction has reopened after being temporarily closed due to a rare wildlife incident involving multiple hikers. According to Arizona’s Family, the Peralta Trailhead in Gold Canyon was shut down after an adult bobcat attacked three separate hikers in the area earlier this week. The Read more…
Starting January 1, 2026, visitors to the Maricopa County regional parks and trails may pay more – sometimes considerably more – to enter, camp, or obtain an annual pass. The proposed fee hike would mark the first increase since 2018. Proposed Fees Changes at a Glance Why the Proposed Increases Read more…
On September 8, 2025, firefighters were called to Camelback’s Echo Canyon Trail where a man’s body was discovered. It is believed that the man fell from above, landing in the gully where his remains were found just east of the trail. As of Sept. 8, authorities had not recovered the Read more…
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…
Rattlesnakes are defensive around humans Despite what you might hear and read, snakebites are relatively uncommon so long as individuals stay vigilant and avoid situations that could provoke a snake. Rattlesnakes play vital roles in maintaining balanced ecosystems by controlling rodent populations and understanding the behavior of rattlesnakes is essential Read more…
Update from Grand Canyon National Park: On Friday, May 10, National Park Service personnel were notified of a body in the Colorado River near river mile 6. Park rangers responded and recovered the body which was transported to Lees Ferry and transferred to the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office. Initial Read more…
Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) program launched its fun and informative HIKE SMART film project. The public service announcement, made possible by support from the Grand Canyon Conservancy, teaches hiking safety awareness with special regard to Arizona’s unique climate and terrain. An April 2024 news Read more…
Travel and Leisure reports a new study that designates Sedona, Arizona as the country’s top “hidden gem”: Social media has revolutionized travel, making it easier than ever to uncover hidden gems worldwide and explore off-the-beaten-path locales. The term “hidden gem” may have become somewhat diluted, but a recent study by Read more…
IndyStar reports that Hoosier National Forest is at risk due to poor camping etiquette. The Forest Service has proposed changes. Could similar rules be imposed at your favorite National Forest next?
Prepare your winter emergency kit before hitting the road in Northern AZ. These are the closures caused by the snowstorm on Jan. 7, 2024.