Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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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
Pet Travel Safety Campaign - Raleigh, NC - July 1, 2013 - In an effort to bring pet travel safety to the forefront of pet owners' minds this summer, TripsWithPets.com will be partnering with the AKC Canine Health Foundation, or CHF, to launch the Safe Summer Pet Travel Campaign. According to TripsWithPets.com, 65 percent of pet owners surveyed plan to take their pets along when they hit the road this summer. The Safe Summer Pet Travel Campaign is designed to educate pet owners on how best to incorporate safety into their travel plans. "It's... Full story
(Morristown) – The Fourth of July is quickly approaching! Pack up the kids, neighbors and friends and make plans to witness one of the finest firework displays in the Valley at Lake Pleasant Regional Park on Wednesday, July 3rd! Better yet, make it a memorable day by adding activities such as boating, a refreshing dip in the lake or a picnic under a shaded ramada to your schedule. Later in the day, you can pick out a piece of prime real estate along the shoreline to view the one-of-a-kind lakeside fireworks display which will leave you u... 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
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Sunday June 30 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call from the emergency phone at Phantom Ranch Boat Beach with a report of an unconscious female hiker approximately three quarters of a mile above Phantom Ranch on the South Kaibab Trail within Grand Canyon National Park. Park rangers responding from the Phantom Ranch ranger station initiated CPR upon arriving on scene, but efforts to resuscitate the victim were u... Full story
FIRE NAME: 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 908 acres RESOURCES: There are currently several engines, 3 Type I crews, 1 Type II crew, 1 Type II helicopter, 1 air attack, 2 air tankers, and overhead personnel totaling approximately 100 people. Additional resources are en route including the Northern Arizona Type II... Full story
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is announcing today the official merger of Boating and Waterways as a new Division under State Parks. The merger was part of Governor Brown’s 2012 Reorganization Plan to consolidate and simplify the State’s organizational structure. The plan adds efficiencies by combining and streamlining duplicative functions, thereby reducing costs and saving taxpayer dollars. “California State Parks and Boating and Waterways are bot... Full story
Fire Information Phone Number: 928-427-3347 (Public) Yavapai County Emergency Services: 928-777-7481 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 https://facebook.com/yarnellhillfire https://twitter.com/yarnellhillfire Fire Facts Fire Start Date: June 28, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. Location: West of State 89 between Yarnell and Peeples Valley Size: Estimated at 8,400 acres Percent Contained: 0 percent containment Cause: Lightning Injur...
Acres: 5,400 Start date: June 29, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Cause: Lightning Location: 10 miles southeast of Kingman, AZ Containment: 90% percent Fuels: Pinion, juniper, Ponderosa pine Terrain: Steep, rugged Resources: 2 helicopters, 1 hand crew, 2 engines, 1 Total Personnel: 285 dozer KINGMAN, AZ – Progress continues to be made on the Dean Peak Fire which is 90% contained. Crews continue rehabilitation of containment lines while engines, hotshot crews and helicopters are being released for new fire assignments. Incident Commander Matt Reidy thanks t... Full story
PRESCOTT, Ariz. – Residents displaced by the Yarnell Hill Fire, which started June 28, will be permitted to return to their homes beginning at 9 a.m. Monday. The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management is putting into place a series of provisions to keep residents safe during the transition. Access will be limited to residents of Yarnell only. Identification with a physical address is required (not a P.O. Box). Each adult in the vehicle will need to present identification to gain access to the area. Acceptable identification includes a... Full story
Governor Jan Brewer on May 7 signed into law Senate Bill 1223, a bill that allows the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to set future hunting and fishing license structure and fees directly through a streamlined, customer-focused process. The bill, which is supported by 24 sportsmen's organizations, gives the Game and Fish Department the ability to operate more like a business and react to changing market conditions and customer needs in a timely manner. It previously passed the Arizona House, 43-10, on April 15 and the Arizona Senate, 26-2, on... Full story
Sedona is not just a beautiful retreat from the blazing summer temperatures in the Valley of the Sun. No, it is much more than that: It is a place of peace and inspiration any season of the year. In early May, two lifelong friends of the editor — Carolyn Sumner Robertson of Calgary, Canada (shown here) and her sister Janine Sumner Keogh of Toronto, Canada (pictured on the cover) — visited Red Rock Country with a group of 12 women who participated in Exhale Adventures, a small venture sta... Full story
Safety, speed and ease of use make Powermania's Turbo M208E the ideal battery charger for outdoor enthusiasts on the water or in other harsh environments. This compact dual bank, 8 Amp unit rapidly recharges the most commonly used 12V batteries to their fullest capacity. The Turbo M208E features adaptive loading, meaning that weaker batteries receive maximum charging power for faster recharging than in comparable chargers. With three dedicated charging profiles, it can recharge 12V lead-acid,... Full story
In a tragic drowning accident in Tempe Town Lake on April 20, the City of Tempe and many boating friends lost a dear friend and co-worker: Joseph M. “Okie” O’Connor. We join his many friends in sending our sympathy to his family and in celebrating his meaningful life.... Full story
BOISE, ID – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to take steps to reduce their risks during the 2013 fire season. The outlook for the fire season is severe across much of the Western United States. "The US Forest Service, Federal fire managers and crews will continue to work clo... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Grand Canyon National Park’s longtime volunteer Sjors Horstman recently received a Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Service Award – the highest volunteer award in the state of Arizona. The Arizona Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards were established in 2002 to recognize volunteer efforts that strengthen communities and improve quality of life for Arizonans. Each year, eight outstanding individuals and organizations are acknowledged in an effort to build an ethic o...
The Bay Area, consisting of Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, is a truly unique community. Located on the Southern Oregon Coast, home to some of the most spectacular beaches and sand dunes in the world, the Bay Area has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and retirees to experience living in the unspoiled beauty that surrounds us, and is the perfect nest for young... 2008 Annual Statewide Ambassadors & Greeters Convention Sponsored by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors We can’t wait to show you why… We love it here! Coos Bay... Full story
Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Tuesday, May 28. “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 will initiate its annual fire after Memorial Day weekend,” said Maricopa County Parks and Recre... Full story
OLYMPIA - Cougar enthusiasts from Okanogan County, fish restoration experts from Wenatchee, and landowners from Naches and Sammamish shared top honors May 14 from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for their volunteer work on behalf of the state’s fish and wildlife population. The Okanogan Cougar Project Team, consisting of Chuck Smith, Bryan Smith, Steve Reynaud and Kjell Lester, was presented with WDFW’s "Volunteers of the Year" award by Lisa Veneroso, assistant dir... Full story
Don’t get trapped inside by the summer heat. Come join San Tan for a variety of fun programs that take advantage of the coolest parts of the day. And if you join us for our featured Wet N Wild programs, you could win your way into Wet N Wild Water Park to cool off. Please read the attached document or below to find more information on June 2013’s exciting programming. This month’s Wet N Wild Programs are: San Tan Shredders Sunset Ride Friday, June 7, 7:30p.m.-9p.m. Join an exciting new mount... Full story
Kingman, Ariz. – To celebrate National Trails Day, the Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office will host a fun filled day of hiking, biking, or horseback riding on the new Castle Rock connector loop in the Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area (CFRA) on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We are very excited about the completion of this new segment of the trail,” said Kingman Field Manager Ruben Sanchez. “This new loop adds an additional mile of trail in the CFRA giving users the opportunity to discover new vistas and provide... Full story
It’s that time of the year when Arizonans flock to their favorite outdoor places, and the continued warm, windy and dry conditions mean that fire and smoking restrictions will be in place throughout the state by the Memorial Day weekend. Public land managers are urging the public to be careful with fires and to know if the area they plan to visit is under fire restrictions. Know before you go! During these times of warmer weather and high winds, and before the start of the monsoons and lightning, most wildfires are human caused. Public land m... Full story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Water enthusiasts should take serious precautions against cold temperatures and swift currents when in or near water this spring. Despite this year’s below-normal snowfall, the spring snowmelt can still result in swift and cold river flows that can create treacherous conditions for all recreationists – waders, swimmers, paddlers, boaters, anglers, and even hikers cooling off at the water’s edge. The utility and state departments cautioned that even though the water content... Full story
Grand Canyon, Ariz. – On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, over 500 people gathered to celebrate the trailhead renovation of one of Grand Canyon National Park’s oldest and most visited trails. The dedication ceremony, celebrated jointly by Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association was opened with a traditional welcome by tribal representative, Diana Sue Uquala from the Havasu nation. Superintendent Dave Uberuaga spoke of the significance of the renovations to the historic trail that in... Full story
