Articles from the August 1, 2018 edition
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On The Cover - August 1, 2018
Thank you to Margie Anderson for this photo of Cliff Springs Trail, about a third of a mile north of Cape Royal. She notes that this gem is worth a hike. It's gorgeous. In fact, especially during the... Full story
Visit The North Rim
Summer is the perfect time to visit the North Rim of the Grand Canyon because the higher elevation of the North Rim means forest and cool summer days. The North Rim is usually a lot less crowded than... Full story
Operate Your OHV With Caution
It's expected that many Arizonans will include outdoor recreation as part of their summer plans. If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on your agenda, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD)... Full story
Five Reasons Why You Need A Concealed-Carry Permit
Arizona allows all of its citizens to legally carry a concealed weapon, but a CCW Permit is still a great idea for a lot of reasons. First and foremost is the training you receive when you attend a CC... Full story
Spring Hunt Recommendations Available For Review
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's proposed recommendations for the 2019 spring javelina, bison and bear hunts, and 2019 and 2020 spring turkey hunts are available for review at... Full story
AZGFD - June A Busy Month For Nuisance Bear Calls
At the beginning of June, officials at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) predicted the state would see a lot of nuisance bears entering populated areas in search of easy food. That... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park Tourism Creates Economic Benefits
A national park service report shows that more than 6.2 million recreational visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2017 spent $667 million in communities near the park. That spending supported... Full story
During Extreme Drought AZGFD Assists Thirsty Wildlife
Water is the essence of life and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. During extreme crought AZGFD assists thirsty wildlife. For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has trucked... Full story
Tempe Is A Treasure Trove Of Fun Activities
Whether you're visiting from far away or nearby, Tempe, Ariz. has lots to offer families looking to have some fun. From the squirmiest little travelers to tough-to-please teens, kids, parents and... Full story
The Gunsmiths Address Firearms Disassembly
If you have an owner's manual for your firearm, this is an excellent place to start. Read the manual through several times before you pick up a tool. If there is a video available watch it. Does it fo... Full story
Lost Our Home Pet Shelter - Mark Their 10th Anniversary
We have officially marked our 10th anniversary and we can't believe how much Lost Our Home has grown in the last decade. We've come a long way from our humble beginnings working out of our Founder... Full story
U. S. Congressman Paul Gosar Tours Lake Pleasant
I had the privilege this past week of touring Lake Pleasant in the company of Congressman Paul Gosar. Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S., is serving his fourth term in Congress as the Representative from... Full story
AZGFD Dedicated Funding Source For Outreach, Education And Public Awareness
PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department will webcast a presentation outlining the need to establish a dedicated funding source for outreach, education and public awareness. The webcast,... Full story
Top-5 AZ Family Camping And Fishing Spots For August
Family fishing and camping during summers in Arizona can produce some of the best memories life can spawn. What makes for good camping and fishing during triple-digit months of desert sweat? Escaping... Website
Colorado Parks And Wildlife Celebrates Colorado Day
Colorado Parks and Wildlife celebrates Colorado Day on August 6 with free entrance into all state parks. We gathered together some of our most breathtaking parks to showcase the beauty and... Website
Grand Canyon Obi Fire Grows To 1,750 Acres
The Obi Fire on the Grand Canyon National Park North Rim Grows to 1,750 Acres. The Stina Fire on Kaibab National Forest is confined to 28 Acres. Grand Canyon, AZ - The Obi Fire is approximately 1,750... Full story
WDFW Announces Shooting Bans Added To Fire-Prevention Strategies
Contact: WDFW Wildlife Program, (360) 902-2515 Statewide shooting ban added to other fire-prevention strategies on WDFW lands. OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park Implements Temporary Road And Trail Closures
Grand Canyon National Park Implements Temporary Road and Trail Closures on the North Rim; Obi Fire Grows to 2,270 Acres. Grand Canyon, AZ - Grand Canyon National Park will implement closures of the... Full story
Western Caucus and Chairman Gosar Secure Major Victory for Tourism
Western Caucus and Chairman Gosar Secure Major Victory for Tourism at the Grand Canyon WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park Closures
Grand Canyon, AZ - This is a summary of current fire related closures for Grand Canyon National Park. For daily updates and photos of the Obi Fire, visit the Obi Fire Inciweb incident page, https://in... Full story
Grand Canyon National Park Implements New Temporary Road And Trail Closures
Grand Canyon National Park Implements New Temporary Road and Trail Closures on the North Rim; Obi Fire Grows to 8,100 Acres Grand Canyon, AZ- Grand Canyon National Park has implemented new temporary... Full story
Dr. Yolanda Rodriguez - Horsewoman And Naturopathic Physician
Publishers Note - I have been fortunate to have been a patient of Dr. Rodriguez for the past nine years. It has been a very rewarding experience. She has a way of getting her patients to understand... Full story
Matt Papas - Keller Williams Realty
Publishers Note - I have had the pleasure of working with Matt Papas for the past ten years while he was in business development. I could not have found a more competent individual to work with. He... Full story
BLM - Kingman Travel Management Plan
The public is invited to an open house to review the Kingman Travel Management Plan. KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office (KFO) invites the public’s... Full story
HAHWG - Mentor Recruitment Event
Mentor Recruitment Event At our Summer Meeting, Ryan presented a concept for hosting a Mentor Recruitment event that received great support from the group. Well, I'm happy to say that after flushing... Full story