Sep 4, 2019
From its very earliest days, women volunteers have been front, center and out to the far reaches of the Sedona Friends of the Forest (FOF) organization. As leaders, innovators, or by just plain showing up to get a job done, FOF women have contributed daily to...
Aug 7, 2019
On Saturday, August 10th, the Red Rock District of the US Forest Service and much of the USA will be celebrating Smokey Bear’s 75th birthday. Stop by the Red Rock Ranger District Visitor Center just south of the Village of Oak Creek and join the celebration. The...
Jul 3, 2019
As a hydrologist for the National Forest Service, I’m constantly evaluating the rainfall we receive. We’ve had a pretty wet fall, winter, and early spring here on the Coconino National Forest. In fact, if you look all the way back to this past summer with its very...
Jun 10, 2019
Sedona, Arizona is well known for its beautiful red rock cliffs and spires but it’s being loved to death by its 2.5 million annual visitors. Too often, hikers and sight-seers mark our red rocks with scratches, charcoal, and even paint, leaving an ugly mess for...
May 1, 2019
The “See Something, Say Something” mantra as expressed by the Law Enforcement Officers of the Forest Service is something we in the Graffiti Removal team hope that every hiker follows. If you see graffiti when you’re hiking our trails, please report it! The Red Rock...
Apr 3, 2019
2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of Friends of the Forest (FOF). For the past quarter century, FOF has partnered with the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest to help fill the gap between needs and resources. FOF has provided both...
