Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Fishing for catfish is slow at all Urban Fishing waters statewide through the summer (no stocking period). For holdover catfish, try the larger lakes of more than 5 acres. Some catfish and bass are being caught, but it takes persistence and some good timing in the early morning and evening hours. Fishing has been good all summer for the plentiful bluegill that frequent the shoreline areas in search of food. Mealworms fished on the bottom or a few feet under a bobber can catch sunfish throughout... Full story
NO BETTER PLACE The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: sunny clime, rocky outcrops, ideal wind conditions and high-class sailing. 2013 marks the 24th edition of the world’s premiere rendezvous for Maxi yachts held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Five days of racing on the Costa Smeralda commences tomorrow with 37 eye-catching Maxi yachts (ranging from 60 to a gigantic 157-ft) negotiating an environment as challenging as it is dramatic. “The two things which make the event unique are the race courses and the partic... Full story
What you will see below this paragraph is what the fishing and conditions were a week ago. All of that has changed!The past two days I had the opportunity to fish and dive alongside my son Zach who is back from his 60 days of work in Australia. Every two months he returns for 30 days and I try to get on the water with him as much as I can. On Thursday we headed out into Biscayne Bay around 10 AM and found many schools of bait that we were able to catch easily with my Lee Fisher nets. I was... Full story
Having frosty drinks or frozen items at hand makes a great day on the water even better. The SW Class Cockpit Freezer/Refrigerator from Frigibar transforms boat owners' wishes into reality with convenient on-deck access to exceptional marine refrigeration power. This versatile unit meets refreshment needs of any outing, whether long or short. Equipped with dual temperature control, it can serve as either a freezer or refrigerator. High efficiency copper/aluminum heat exchanger coils maintain food and drink, whether frozen or chilled, at precise... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is easing fire restrictions on all agency-managed lands in eastern Washington, where recent rains have reduced the risk of wildfires. Restrictions on the following activities - enacted Aug. 8 in response to extreme fire danger - are no longer in effect: Smoking outside an enclosed vehicle. Target shooting outside designated shooting ranges, except on the Wenas Wildlife Area, where a temporary rule prohibits the activity through... Full story
Grand Canyon, AZ – Recent heavy monsoonal rainfall caused damage to portions of the South Kaibab Trail approximately one-half mile below Cedar Ridge closing the trail to livestock use. Trail crews have completed work to remove debris from the trail. The trail is now open to livestock as well as foot traffic. Monsoonal rainfall also caused damage to a section of the North Kaibab Trail below Supai Tunnel. Although currently open to hikers, cross canyon stock use and pack mules will be prohibited o... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – The National Park Service will begin eliminating turfgrass (lawns) around the historic El Tovar Hotel and adjacent rim lodges as part of a long-term plan to re-landscape the area with native vegetation consistent with the historic Grand Canyon Village rim landscape. Weather permitting; the two-day project will begin on Tuesday, September 17. The lawns, made up of Kentucky bluegrass, were planted in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s when the Kachina and Thunderbird Lodge... Full story
Lake Powell fishing strategy is determined by shad size and abundance. Striped bass are feeding on the surface over the entire lake but where shad numbers are small so are the boils. Where larger shad are numerous fishing success is terrific. In the southern lake shad are tiny and scarce. Little slurps are seen randomly throughout the day, but stripers feed quickly on a small group of shad and then dive back to the depths. Stripers can be caught if they surface within casting range and anglers... Full story
Bluefin Dive Long-range boats reporting from the bluefin area south of San Diego yesterday indicated bluefin fishing was tough at best. Some boats managed one or two fish per rod; others didn’t fare so well. There were reports indicating fishing was okay in the morning, but non-compliant in the afternoon. Skipper Andy Cates of Red Rooster III offered a typical report: “We started off good in the morning with a couple of stops on school size bluefin. We dropped the ball and spent the aft... Full story
Escape The Heat! On-Site Volunteers Needed At Kartchner Caverns State Park On-site park volunteer opportunities are available at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Bring your RV and live at the park while volunteering this summer, 2013. The weather at Kartchner Caverns State Park is 15 to 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix and 5 to 10 degrees cooler than Tucson because of the 4,600 foot elevation. Volunteers are a vital and integral part of the programs at Kartchner Caverns State Park. Volunteering at... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - July 26, 2013) - Catalina State Park debuts the first concert series at the park on the first Saturday of the month from August through October 2013. Visitors will enjoy an evening concert amid the beautiful landscapes of Catalina State Park. The concerts will be held at the main trailhead at Catalina State Park. Guests should bring a chair, food and water while listening to these Arizona artists: August 3, "The Collaborative Juices" will perform at 6 p.m.; September 7, the "Sun City Strummers" will perform at 5:30 p.m.; and... Full story
Kingman, Ariz. - On Friday, August 2, 2013, fire restrictions will be lifted for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands administered by the Kingman Field Office. The Lake Havasu and Yuma Field Offices continue to be in fire restrictions. Due to weather conditions in northwestern Arizona, fire restrictions are no longer necessary. “Even though restrictions are no longer needed in the Kingman Field Office area, we’re asking the public to be very careful when using fire,” said Michael Trent, BLM C... Full story
Aurora Global Logistics is very pleased to announce official sponsorship of Andrew Abrahams – Adventure 4 a Cure Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge 2013. Andrew Abrahams is Australia’s long distance rowing world record holder and in less than six months he will be taking part in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Commencing December 2, this race is considered one of the world’s toughest nautical challenges and is the ultimate test in mental and physical endurance. (Photo Courtesy of Aurora Global Logistics) Click above to download in we... Full story
Effective 01 August, 2013, the U. S. Coast Guard will terminate its radio guard of the international voice distress, safety and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC) distress and safety frequency 2187.5 kHz. Additionally, marine information and weather broadcasts transmitted on 2670 kHz will terminate concurrently. The Coast Guard will continue to maintain a continuous watch on VHF FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and on existing voice and DSC frequencies in... Full story
Effective 01 August, 2013, the U. S. Coast Guard will terminate its radio guard of the international voice distress, safety and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC) distress and safety frequency 2187.5 kHz. Additionally, marine information and weather broadcasts transmitted on 2670 kHz will terminate concurrently. The Coast Guard will continue to maintain a continuous watch on VHF FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and on existing voice and DSC frequencies in... Full story
Overview Windy weather and a morning-only bite foiled many boats going into the weekend, but a few managed to deck one or two tuna per rod out on the bluefin grounds. Some boats opted to fish for yellowtail, white seabass and halibut near islands. Here’s how Randy Toussaint of the Royal Star put it August 2: “We got off to a nice start with a grey bite for 40 bluefin but the rest of the day produced very little aside from a few flats (dorado) and small bluefin tuna. Overall, a down day for the... Full story
A series of parasail incidents resulting in fatalities and injuries have occurred over the last few years. Since 2006, there have been 11 deaths and 52 injuries as a result of parasailing activities. There have been several common factors in all of these incidents that are unique to parasailing. The following mnemonic 'Know Your ROPES' was designed to remind parasail operators of important safety issues that may help prevent future casualties: Remember that most parasail fatalities and injuries... Full story
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department has initiated its annual fire ban as have other land-management agencies throughout Arizona. “This winter, portions of the Valley received a significant amount of rain. While the showers produced a beautiful wildflower season, they also increased fuel loads of ground coverage and brush in the parks, which intensifies the possibility of wildfires. As a precaution, the department began its annual fire ban after Memorial Day weekend,” said Maricop... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, in cooperation with the Dolly Steamboat and the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society, is hosting a public workshop to see and learn about desert bighorn sheep, one of Arizona’s most fascinating large mammals. This special event includes two parts. The first is an evening classroom session where participants can learn about bighorn sheep, their natural history, management and historical significance from biologist Bruce Sitko, a long-time student of b... Full story
Columbia River Subarea—There has been approximately 3,100 pounds landed. This leaves approximately 6,300 pounds (67%) of the spring quota remaining. Average weight so far this season is 16 pounds. This fishery is open every Friday-Sunday. Central Oregon Coast Subarea Spring All-Depth season—Through the June 6-8 opener, the total landings are 85,512 pounds. The weather during the last opening kept many anglers off the water. Landings last week were approximately 10,000 pounds. This leaves 35,435 pounds or 29% of the spring all-depth quota rem...
Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park staff have completed repairs to the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline. Crews are monitoring the re-pressurization of the pipeline, which should be completed by noon on Sunday, June 30. Xanterra South Rim LLC will resume operations Sunday; guests at Phantom Ranch are being advised that water restrictions may resume if another break occurs during re-pressurization. Visitors hiking to Phantom Ranch should be self-sufficient and be prepared to treat all d... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – Due to extreme fire danger throughout Grand Canyon National Park, park officials will be implementing fire restrictions for all areas within the park except the Colorado River corridor. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbeques, will be prohibited throughout the park, including all campgrounds and residential areas. The restrictions are being implemented in response to current a... Full story
FIRE NAMED: Dean Peak Fire LOCATION: The fire is located approximately 10 miles east of Kingman, Arizona, in the Hualapai Mountains, east of Dean Peak. TIME REPORTED: June 29, 2013, at 3:30 p.m. ACRES BURNED: Approximately 25 - 30 acres RESOURCES: There are currently 1 engine, 1 Type I crew, 1 Type II helicopter, 1 air attack, a lead plane, 3 heavy air tankers, and overhead personnel totaling approximately 40 people. LAND STATUS: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) VEGETATION: Brush, pinion,... Full story
* Impacts...Exceedingly high temperatures can cause heat related illness including death, more easily than an average summer day. Those working or playing outdoors and those without air conditioning are most vulnerable. Even healthy individuals are at risk in these conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions: • Plan your day and make plans to stay cool. • Take extra precautions if working or spending time outside. When possible reschedule and limit strenuous activities to early mornings or evenings. • Know the signs and symptoms of heat... Full story
Fire Information Phone Number: 928-427-3347 Fire Information Center Hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Website: www.inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/3461/ (may be intermittently out of service) Follow the fire on Facebook at Yarnell-Hill-Fire Fire Facts Fire Start Date: June 28, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Location: West of State 89 between Yarnell and Peeples Valley Size: Estimated 8,374 acres Percent Contained: 0 percent containment Cause: Lightning Injuries to Date: A fire crew had to deploy their fire shelters late yesterday afternoon after strong winds pushed the... Full story
