Jul 1, 2026
Most people understand that being a volunteer means you are freely offering your time, talent, or labor to benefit a cause, community, or others without expecting financial compensation. People volunteer for a multitude of reasons, and everyone has a different...
Jun 3, 2026
When hiking on Sedona-area trails, you are likely focused on taking one step and then the next and at times viewing the remarkable surroundings. But much goes on behind the scenes that we often aren’t aware of, to keep these trails in shape and to create new ones that...
May 6, 2026
The line between Spring and Summer in Northern Arizona is never well-defined. One day, air conditioning is a necessity, and the next day requires the full force of a furnace. The extreme shifts in temperature may catch outdoor recreationists by surprise. From a hiking...
Apr 1, 2026
The morning sun hits the sandstone spire of Bell Rock, casting a long, cool shadow across the trailhead. For most people, this view signals the start of a vacation adventure or a quick morning workout. But for a Friends of the Forest Trail Ambassador, it marks a...
Feb 4, 2026
On a recent January morning, 11 volunteers with the Friends of the Forest Trail Ambassador Committee had the pleasure of joining leader Barry Mallis for an educational geology hike. This was one of numerous educational events the organization offers for its members to...
Jan 7, 2026
During Friends of the Forest’s Annual Meeting in November, milestones were shared and volunteers celebrated. Between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025, FOF volunteers provided the U.S. Forest Service’s Red Rock Ranger District with a record 37,669 volunteer...
