Due to the number of heat-related incidents occurring on Phoenix hiking trails mid-year when temperatures are highest, the city of Phoenix announced that it will close trails and trailhead parking lots between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on days that the National Weather Service issues an Excessive Read more…
Beginning the week of March 4 and extending into April, White Spar Trailhead will be temporarily closed. The Prescott National Forest will enforce the closure to facilitate the safe and efficient mobilization of construction equipment and materials as construction of a new trailhead is underway. The Forest Service provides a 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…
The $7 day-use fee is waved at Maricopa County parks on Nov. 17, 2023 for National Take a Hike Day.
In Coronado NF, the upper section of HWY 366 will be closed to motor vehicles Nov. 15, 2023 through April 15, 2024. Recreationists can still gain access, although without their vehicles.
Forest Road 105 leading to Woods Canyon Lake within the Black Mesa Ranger District will experience closures during two separate periods: from November 6 to November 9, and then again from November 13 to November 16. Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests announced this in a news release on November 2. These closures Read more…
Trails, roads, and campgrounds will remain open during prescribed burns near Prescott’s Ponderosa Park. The public is invited to speak with fire managers at the new Prescott REI…
Many trails at San Tan Mountain will be occupied for racers on Nov. 5. These are the trails most affected by the event, although trails will remain open to the public…
The burns are not expected to close or restrict outdoor recreation although crews will be in these areas and smoke impact may be felt. Here are the details…
These are the latest updates on previously announced projects at Frye Mesa Day Use Area, Treasure Park Campground, Sabino Canyon Visitor Center, and Radar Base. Trails and parks remain unaffected as of Oct. 30, 2023. See the current available details…