Mar 5, 2020
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...
Feb 5, 2020
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...
Jan 1, 2020
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...
Dec 4, 2019
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...
Nov 6, 2019
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....
Oct 2, 2019
Fall brings the return of free public programs on the Red Rock Ranger District. A lecture series is offered from 11 a.m. to noon on the First Friday of each month at the Red Rock District Visitor Center located one mile south of the Village of Oak Creek on Highway...