May 1, 2018
When I was young, my hero was Jacques Cousteau, and I dreamed of working as an oceanographer, advancing science and traveling the world. While I didn’t follow that path in life, my interest in science has remained. I suspect many of you reading this column can share a...
Apr 1, 2018
April and May bring new scenery, flora, fauna and perfect conditions for enjoying a guided birding, photography, geology or wildflower walk on the Red Rock Ranger District. Or join the monthly First Friday lectures at the Red Rock District Visitor Center one mile...
Mar 1, 2018
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...
Feb 1, 2018
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...
Jan 1, 2018
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...
