Sep 3, 2025
On a recent morning, a group of trained volunteers made their way along the Soldier Pass Trail. Their destination was an off-trail site that attracts lots of hikers, and therefore lots of graffiti. The volunteers were from the Friends of the Forest, a not-for-profit,...
Aug 6, 2025
Wildfire is a constant topic these days in the news and in our regional landscape. The Coconino National Forest has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions, and just a few weeks ago the lightning strike-initiated Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon...
Jul 2, 2025
The term “public land” has become a hot-button political topic in recent months and has been a controversial topic since its inception. Without delving into the politics or discussing the pros and cons, let’s look at a brief history and the numerous designations of...
Jun 4, 2025
When thinking of ingredients essential to life, water and air certainly come to mind. But the quality of the water and air may not be as obvious. This is where scientific monitoring efforts come into play. The Sedona area, beloved for its recreation opportunities,...
May 7, 2025
Although we still are in “spring” — a word triggering images of blooming bulbs and with other delightful connotations, it is quite a time of transition. Allergies abound, particularly from all the conifer pollen being blown around. And just before Easter, rain became...
Apr 2, 2025
If you’ve been to the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center located on Highway 179 just south of the Village of Oak Creek, maybe you know ANHA. No, not Anna from Frozen, ANHA, the Arizona Natural History Association. ANHA’s mission is to assist the Forest Service in...
