Sedona artifacts, sites tell stories of history

For many members of Friends of the Forest Sedona (FOF), teaching the public about this area’s archaeological sites, and protecting them, is why they volunteer. When you visit one of the Red Rock Ranger District heritage sites, Palatki, V Bar V or Honanki, there is a...

Friends of the Forest Hosts Annual Welcome Event on February 15

In the autumn of 2012, recent retirees Roberta Stockman and Kurt Starbuck were making their way westward from Chicago with the intention to settle in California. They made a stop in Sedona. As avid hikers and outdoor explorers, they were drawn to the Red Rock Ranger...

Trail Maintenance Legends Honored by the Forest Service

Can you imagine the honor of having a Forest Service trail named after you? That’s what will happen to Cottonwood residents Gene and Darl Rector in January when the Rector Trail (“The Rector Connector”) will be built. It will replace a series of social trails...