Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Seasonal reductions in services at some developed recreation sites on the Mesa Ranger District are now in effect through April 14, 2016. The reduction in services includes no vehicle access, trash pick-up, no available toilets, and no drinking water where water was previously provided. “The reduction in services will allow the recreation staff to consolidate use and more efficiently manage recreation on the district as visitation drops in the fall and winter,” stated Gary Hanna, Mesa Dis... Full story
Every angler loves to get fishing gear as a gift, but if you're not a fisherman yourself, it can be difficult to pick out something useful and appropriate. A great gift for a bass angler is not necessarily a great gift for a trout fisherman or a crappie angler. So here are some ideas specific to what your angler loves to fish for. Bass Anglers Savage Gear won best of show for their 3D shrimp at ICAST this year, and they have other 3D lures as well. One thing that works particularly well for big... Full story
The Mesquite and Horseshoe campgrounds and Fisherman's Point (also known as Catfish Point) re-opened for the winter early last month. These three areas are near Horseshoe Lake and are popular camping spots for fisherman. These sites accept the Tonto Pass, or annual pass. There are no trash collection services at these sites. If you pack it in, you need to pack it out. Stay limit is 14 days. Horseshoe Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the Horseshoe Dam on the Verde River. This lake is locate... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – To celebrate Veterans Day, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District will be waiving entrance fees to local recreation sites. The fee-free designation applies to Veterans Day, November 11, 2015. “These fee-free days will provide a great opportunity to visit a new area and explore the wonder of your public lands,” stated District Manager Roxie Trost. “This is also a great way to help some folks, who might otherwise not have the opportunity, to experie... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Starting November 3, Grand Canyon Trail Crew will replace the 25-year old composting toilet facility at Cottonwood Campground. The existing four-stall facility has reached the end of its useful life and the trail crew will remove and replace it with a new four-stall building with solar-powered composting toilets. The new building will be similar to composting toilet units located at Indian Garden, which were constructed in 2011. Those units require a fraction of the m... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Grand Canyon National Park, will offer everyone free entrance on Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11. Fee-free designation applies to entrance fees only and does not affect fees for camping, reservations, tours, or use of concessions. Park entrance stations will have the Interagency Senior and Annual passes available for those who wish to purchase t... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park invites the public to start the celebration for the upcoming National Park Service Centennial on Saturday, November 7 and visit the REI Village. In partnership with REI, a premier sponsor for the “Find Your Park” NPS Centennial campaign, an interactive “village” will be set up at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center between 10 am and 4 pm this Saturday. The REI Village creates an opportunity for visitors to join in on a backyard-style party full of g... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Tread Lightly! will host a special event Nov. 7 to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting access and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities, such as recreational shooting, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, and camping. A fun-shoot, barbecue dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions are planned at the Arizona State Credit Union Pavilion, located at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Proceeds will be used to help fund the... Full story
We shall miss our visits with Katie at Martin Marine - (and the red licorice she always had on hand for customers and visitors). Katie has been described by those close to her as "a free spirit who lived life on her own terms." We all knew her as a straightforward, sincere woman and friend. She loved boating, skiing, camping, cooking, traveling (Disneyland was among her favorites), and she will also be remembered for her Super Bowl parties and her fantastic Sangria. Her life was full with Ken,... Full story
For many, Labor Day signaled the end of summer, but at Arizona State Parks, it's just the beginning of your family adventures. Get away from the hectic fall schedule and travel to some parks and nearby communities. Create moments to share while exploring the beautiful State of Arizona. Here are the top picks of some parks and nearby communities, events and fun things to do on a weekend. • Lyman Lake State Park (St. Johns) - Stay in a rustic camping cabin by the lake and enjoy activities i... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department and Tread Lightly! will host a special event Nov. 7 to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting access and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities, such as recreational shooting, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, and camping. A fun-shoot, barbecue dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions are planned at the Arizona State Credit Union Pavilion, located at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. Proceeds will be used to help fund the... Full story
Beginning October 1, Maricopa County's Parks and Recreation Department will bring back the Buy One, Get One campaign! The campaign allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free at any of the County's desert parks during that same stay. "This is the seventh year the department has offered the Buy One, Get One promotion," said Chairman Steve Chucri, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, D... Full story
PHOENIX – The deadline to take advantage of pre-event pricing for next month’s “Respected Access in Arizona” fundraiser, hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Tread Lightly!, has been extended through Friday, Nov. 6. A fun-shoot, barbecue dinner, raffles and live auction are planned for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Arizona State Credit Union Pavilion, located at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center in Phoenix. The cost of the fun-shoot (including targets and two boxes of ammunition) and din... Full story
(Phoenix, AZ - October 19, 2015) - On Saturday, October 24, 2015, bring your children to visit the Lost Dutchman State Park to watch the release of a Horned Owl by local Liberty Wildlife Volunteers. Liberty Wildlife guardians are committed to the well-being of native wildlife in Arizona. The volunteers rescue animals, participate in the rehab of the animals, and through their education programs share release of the animal into the wild trying to instill compassion and stewardship in young... Full story
Las Vegas, Nev. – The 13th annual “Mountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvous” (RRR) rock climbing festival will return to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas, Nev., Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, 2016. Mountain Gear is offering early registration packages that start at $119 for the weekend clinics with world-class athletes and the nation’s top climbing guides. For more information on regitration options or to register, visit www.RedRockRendezvous.com. Special early... Full story
Have you ever wanted to bring your family camping but weren't sure where to start? The Arizona Family Campout Program is a unique program designed for families who have little or no experience camping. During an activity-filled weekend, families will be introduced to new adventures, learning to camp at one of their favorite State Parks, inspiring them to continue to explore the great outdoors. Let our trained camp coordinators introduce your family to new outdoor adventures, while you create a... Full story
The National Park Service turned 99 years old on Aug. 25. In preparation for next year's big centennial celebration, the National Park Service is inviting everyone to Find Your Park (http://findyourpark.com/). To encourage people to discover everything a park experience can be, there is a fun list of 99 ways to Find Your Park (http://findyourpark.com/news/99-ways-to-find-your-park). Grand Canyon is a great place to try #32 - celebrate Native American heritage, #68 - walk a trail, or #79 - see a... Full story
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD), in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services, announced recently that two human cases of tularemia (also known as rabbit fever or deer fly fever) were recently confirmed in Coconino County. The two individuals were likely exposed from insect bites. Both have received treatment and are recovering. Eight Cases In Ten Years In the past decade, there have been eight human cases of tularemia from Navajo, Coconino and... Full story
Ten years ago (2005), Jim Allen and his wife Carol had the vision of starting a print and online publication that celebrated Arizona's outdoors. Throughout those years, their publication has promoted many outdoor activities and their inherent responsibilities for stewardship and safety. Examples include - but are not limited to - boating, camping, fishing, hunting, RVing, Watersports, and Wildlife. The original name of the paper (Arizona Boating & Watersports) reflects the initial focus of the... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Tenacious. Diligent. Innovative. These attributes are only a few of the reasons why Eric Graff, Lead Helitack and paramedic at Grand Canyon National Park, received the inaugural Tom Clausing Aviation All Risk Programs Award. This national award, named in honor of former Grand Canyon Paramedic Tom Clausing, “recognizes an individual or organization who shows exemplary qualities in the area of all risk services.” Tom Clausing worked at Grand Canyon for six seasons, striv... Full story
A Summer Favorite One summer favorite for high country anglers is Bear Canyon Lake in the Mogollon Rim. This deep canyon lake has decent shoreline access, but don't expect to fish the bottom with your PowerBait. There is a steep drop-off along most of the shoreline. There is a slight hike into this lake, which keeps most people away. There's no store, no facilities (other than a bathroom in the parking lot), and it is only dispersed camping nearby - a good thing for minimalists. The Reel Deal... Full story
Day On The Lake The Day on the Lake program is the only adapted watersports program for those with physical and neurological disabilities offered in Arizona. Summer 2015 marks our 19th year of helping people who suffer from a neurological disability ride the waves at one of the most accessible waterside facilities in Arizona - Bartlett Lake Marina. The last of this year's Day(s) on the Lake for 2015 will be on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Landis Event At Bartlett The following... Full story
PHOENIX – The outdoors is moving indoors for this weekend's "Arizona Get Outdoors Expo" at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The inaugural three-day event, in association with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, will feature plenty of family fun and adventure inside the more than 300,000-square-feet of air-conditioned space at the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center, 16601 N. Pima Road, in Scottsdale. On display will be the newest in hunting, fishing and camping equipment and technologies, outdoor education... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) have appointed five new members to the Teanaway Community Forest Advisory Committee to help the agencies implement the recently created forest management plan. The committee played a key role in helping the agencies develop the management plan, which was published in June and will continue to advise the agencies on operations within the forest. The committee, which retains 15 of its original members,... Full story
At an elevation of 7,000 feet (2,135 m), in the midst of the world's largest ponderosa pine forest, Flagstaff is a four -season hub of activity where an eclectic mix of small-town charm and endless outdoor adventure beckons. Echoes of a rugged pioneer past blend with modern-day innovation to create a destination full of activities to keep you busy both inside and out. Whether your suitcase holds hiking boots and trekking gear or loafers and the latest novel, you will find a way to feel right at... Full story
