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Arizona National Forests issue these fire restrictions and closures as danger levels rise
With hot, dry summer conditions in full effect, multiple forests are implementing precautionary measures to help prevent wildfires.
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Caution: Flagstaff, Coconino and Grand Canyon National Park Move to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
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…
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White Tank Mountain: Limited parking during lot renovation & Memorial Day weekend events
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…
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Prescribed burns in Flagstaff and Williams beginning May 18 & May 20
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…
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UPDATE: Search continues along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park for man and dog
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…
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New entry methods at Upper Lake Mary and Narrows in Coconino to take effect on May 4, 2024
Starting May 4 the Upper Lake Mary and Narrows recreation areas will implement new updates meant to enhance enjoyment and convenience for recreationists. On-site automated fee machines will become available for the purchase of daily passes for $10 or a weekly pass for $15. Also, these Coconino National Forest sites Read more…
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Maricopa County parks move to 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 1
Ten Maricopa County Parks and recreational areas will move to longer operational hours starting May 1, 2024. Trails will be open to recreationists from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through October 31. These Valley parks will gain one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening: Hassayampa Read more…
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Camelback and Piestewa Peak trails to close during daytime hours this summer
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…
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National Park Service to conduct flora treatments at Cave Creek Regional Park
March 12 through 19, 2014, the National Park Service will be in Cave Creek Regional Park and on-trail maintaining the area. Their work consists of treating invasive species in the park, especially in the Go John Trail area. Cave Creek Regional and the trails remain open, but Maricopa County Parks Read more…
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New development at San Tan Mountain Regional Park will limit parking
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation has announced that work to improve its Southeast Valley trail park will begin March 4, 2024 and run through March 2025. The San Tan Mountain Regional Park Goldmine Trailhead Improvement Project has planned improvements including: During the year of trailhead construction and improvements at Goldmine Read more…