Articles from the May 1, 2016 edition
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New Guided Tour Trip
Hualapai River Runners and Grand Canyon West, subsidiaries of the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, have unveiled a unique new tourism experience for 2016: The Walapai Experience; a guided two-day week... Full story
Good Company - Lost Our Home Animal Shelter
One of our first concerns and a reason we first started was abandoned pets, so if you are facing foreclosure or need to move for any reason, do not leave your pets behind or let them go into the...
Wake Zone Op-Ed - Buffalo
For those who are not aware, the State of Arizona has wild buffalo / bison. Those animals were brought to Arizona by one Charles "Buffalo" Jones in 1906. His dream was to create a hybrid animal and... Full story
The Phoenix Zoo Cares For Endangered Animals
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned, non-profit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Ariz., the zoo was founded by Robert Maytag, a member of the Maytag family,...
Prescribed Fire Planned for Grand Canyon Village Thursday, May 5, 2016
The burn unit, primarily ponderosa pine, is about 40 acres in size and is located east of the village historic district and south of South Entrance Road. Because of the burn unit’s proximity to S... Full story
Spice Up Your May at Patagonia Lake State Park's
(Phoenix, AZ - April 25, 2016) - Make plans to head south for the sounds of traditional and modern Mexican Mariachi Band music. Patagonia Lake State Park http://azstateparks.com/Pa... Full story
Arizona State Parks Begins Work on the Statewide
(Phoenix, AZ - April 6, 2016) - Arizona State Parks is responsible for the completion of Arizona's Statewide Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) every five years. This plan sets the evaluation criteria... Full story
Orphaned Mountain Lion Gets New Home at Out of Africa
Sedona, AZ: An orphaned mountain lion cub rescued by Arizona Game and Fish has a new home at Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde, Arizona, 30 minutes south of Sedona. The mountain lion cub was... Website
Public Invited To Tucson Area Wildlife Bridge And Underpass Dedication
Joint announcement from Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, Sky Island Alliance, Tucson Audubon Society, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, Pima County, the Regional Transportation Authority,... Website
Quagga-Affected Waters Grow: AZGFD Identifies Apache, Saguaro, Canyon Lakes
PHOENIX – Conclusive evidence of quagga mussels has recently been discovered at Canyon, Saguaro and Apache lakes, major recreational waters on the Tonto National Forest. Effective May 1, the A... Website
Icicle River 0pens For Hatchery Chinook Fishing
Action: Opens Icicle River for hatchery chinook salmon. Effective dates: May 16, 2016, until further notice. Species affected: Hatchery spring chinook salmon. Locations: Icicle River (Chelan County).... Full story
Art, Archaeology, Awards, And More From WSU Arts And Sciences
For decades, Washington state health officials have warned that swimming in or drinking from lakes containing high levels of microcystins is dangerous, but little is known about the effects of eating... Website
Limit On Spring Chinook Increased In The Snake River
Action: Increase limit to two adult spring chinook. Effective date: Immediately. Species affected: Chinook salmon. Locations: A) Below Ice Harbor Dam: Snake River from the South Bound Highway 12... Full story
All-depth halibut fishing to close in Marine 2
Action: Close the all-depth recreational halibut fishery in Marine Area 2 (Westport). The nearshore area will remain open seven days per week until further notice. Effective date: Immediately Species... Full story
Anglers Will Get 3 More Days To Catch Spring Chinook Below And Above Bonneville Dam
OLYMPIA – The sportfishing season for spring chinook salmon on the Columbia River will reopen for three days beginning later this week under an agreement reached yesterday by fishery managers from W... Full story
Lake Aberdeen To Close For Kids-Only Fishing Event
Action: Close Lake Aberdeen to fishing by the public for 12 hours prior to the kids-only fishing event. Lake Aberdeen will reopen at 5:30 a.m. on May 14, 2016. Effective dates: 5:30 p.m. May 13... Full story
Hatchery Spring Chinook Daily Limit Increased At Drano Lake
Action: Drano Lake anglers may retain up to 4 adult spring chinook salmon. Effective dates: May 15 through June 30, 2016 Species affected: Salmon and steelhead Location: Downstream of markers on... Full story
WDFW Seeks Members For The Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting letters of interest through June 15 for membership on its Hunter Education Instructor Advisory Committee (IAC). The g... Full story
Final Razor Clam Digs Of The Season To Start May 20
OLYMPIA – Clam diggers have one last chance to dig razor clams this season during a final opening set to begin May 20. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved a last round of d... Full story
Lake Sylvia To Close For Kids-Only Fishing Event
Action: Close Lake Sylvia to public fishing 12 hours prior to a scheduled kids-only fishing event. The lake will reopen to fishing by the general public at 6 a.m. on June 11, 2016. Effective dates: 6... Full story
Roll Call, May 15, 2016
Chandler, AZ resident soldier, Brendan Patrick Danaher aka "Yogurt". 33 years old, Brendan lost his extreme battle with cancer and related tumor involvement after having his leg amputated in an... Full story
BASF Introduces Exciting Target-Shooting Experience
PHOENIX - "Clang!" That distinctive sound of a bullet hitting steel soon will be ringing out every third Saturday of the month on the small bore range at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north... Full story
Recipients of 2016 Governor's Heritage Honor Awards Announced
Don't miss the comments at the bottom of this article. (Phoenix, AZ - May 18, 2016) - The 2016 Historic Preservation Conference Planning Partners have announced the recipients of the Governor's... Full story
Boater's Forum - Summer Cruising
There will be multiple speakers that will talk about tips, tricks, and all the places to visit around Marina del Rey for the day and/or overnight. Places discussed will include but not be limited to,... Full story
Peregrine Cam Goes Dark As Efforts Underway To Save Chick
PHOENIX -- A peregrine falcon chick hatched in a nest box on a downtown Phoenix high-rise was seen struggling this weekend, causing the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to take action. The... Website