What is Gully Restoration?

Red Rock Ranger District Gully Restoration, a definite conversation starter. While working with the Ground Control Trail construction crew just such a conversation started, at a beautiful vista overlooking the valley below. Below is a grass covered valley extending...

Learn About our Rich Native American Heritage

Each March, Arizona State Parks sponsors Archeology and Heritage Awareness Month.  Groups throughout Arizona sponsor events that provide education about our Native American and pioneer history.   This year, several presentations are being offered on the Red Rock...

Sedona is Being Loved to Death

The Most Beautiful Place on Earth. That’s how the Sedona Chamber of Commerce describes our amazing Red Rock surroundings. That’s probably what most of us thought when we first visited here and ultimately decided to become residents. But as more and more...

Tracking the Plight of the Pronghorn in the Verde Valley

What animal sometimes seen in our area can be characterized as a cross between an antelope and a goat?  Consider yourself lucky if you have come across the increasingly rare pronghorn. “The Plight of the Pronghorn in the Verde Valley” is the topic that will kick off...

Friends of the Forest Celebrates 25 Years

It’s been my honor to serve as President of Friends of the Forest (FOF) during our 25th Anniversary year. Before becoming involved in the ongoing operations of the organization, I was of course aware of all of the important work the organization is involved in. I...

Fossil Creek Plan Close to Completion

Imagine a creek with constant, crystal-clear, aquamarine water. In its deep pools swim only native fish, and on its banks huge trees provide shade and rich habitat for diverse wildlife. Here and there, rock formations bear fossil-like imprints of leaves and sticks....