Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument will be closed for the month of January to complete repairs to the trail from Lake Powell. On Jan. 5, 2015 crews will begin work to repair segments of the trail that were damaged in the monsoon floods that occurred in late September 2013. Because of the nature of this work there will be no access for visitors coming from Lake Powell. Hikers who have obtained permits from the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department to hike from Navajo Mountain will be able to... Full story
Celebrating 27 years of cheers, the Arizona Renaissance Festival opens every weekend on Saturday and Sunday, from Feb. 7 through March 29, 2015 and Presidents' Day, Mon., Feb. 16, 2015. Ye Olde Faire is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine. And, there's always free parking. The AZ Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, attraction with a 13-stage theater, 30-acre circus, arts and crafts fair, and jousting tournament - all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure. The... Full story
As part of a conservation program for the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel, the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted an annual squirrel survey and estimated approximately 274 animals in the Pinaleño Mountains in southeastern Arizona. This year's survey shows an increase of two squirrels over the 2013 estimate of 272 squirrels. "After seeing considerable population growth in 2013, the recovery team is encouraged to see those gains... Full story
If an authentic African safari sounds like the ultimate adventure, then head to Camp Verde, Ariz., for an unforgettable visit to Out of Africa Wildlife Park, located just 45 minutes north of Anthem and 30 minutes south of Sedona ,3 miles west of I-17. It's not a zoo or a circus, but rather a natural wildlife habitat where owners Dean and Prayeri Harrison have adopted a unique and respectful way of interacting with hundreds of wild-by-nature animals on a 104-acre setting replicating Africa.... Full story
Rehabilitating and handling golden and bald eagles is an art, an art that volunteer Jerry Ostwinkle has mastered. This weekend, Ostwinkle's eagle conservation work and efforts to educate the public about eagles was recognized by SAGE Society (Sonoran Antelope and Golden Eagle Society) with the first-ever Jerry Ostwinkle Golden Eagle Conservation Award named in his honor. SAGE Recognizes Volunteers The award was presented by SAGE Society Executive Director Bill O'Brien during the Adobe Mountain W... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish is seeking information regarding the poaching of two mule deer bucks south-east of Kingman in Game Management Unit 16A. Officers with Game and Fish need the public's help, and Operation Game Thief is offering up to a $750 reward for information leading to an arrest of those responsible for the crime. "At first the investigating officer thought it was a single buck, but found the second after returning to the scene the next day," said Zen Mocarski, public information... Full story
Although we love our annual summer hiking trip to Flagstaff, snow is not my thing. Fortunately, there are a lot of great hikes in and around Phoenix, and since the winter is such a great time to be outside in the desert, we do a lot of hiking close to home. Even if it's just a quick trip to Thunderbird Paseo Park to walk the dog, hiking in Phoenix is awesome this time of year. Thunderbird Paseo Thunderbird Paseo is in Glendale, and it is a long (around four miles) narrow park that is actually a... Full story
Arizona is definitely associated with Cardinals (as in our football team) and, of course, with the birds that are found in part of our state. The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a North American bird in the genus Cardinalis; it is also known colloquially as the redbird or common cardinal. It can be found in southern Canada, through the eastern United States from Maine to Texas and south, including in parts of Arizona, and through Mexico. It is found in woodlands, gardens,... Full story
Boat Repair Martin Marine - 715 West Broadway, Mesa, AZ U.S.A. 480-898-1800 - katiemartin@qwest.net - www.martinmarineaz.com/ BOAT TRANSPORT Hale's Marine Service - 22241 North 24 Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85027 (623) 879-7236 - halesmarineservice@aol.com - www.halesmarineservices.com PRODUCTS Descale-It Products Company/Seaspots Gone (520) 294-5676 info@descale-it.com www.descale-it.com 4357 South Santa Rita Avenue Tucson, AZ 85714 U.S.A. YACHT SALES California Yacht Sales 2040 Harbor Island Drive... Full story
Lake Havasu City, Ariz. – Temporary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land closures are scheduled for January 9- 10, 2015, and February 6 - 7, 2015, for the annual running of the Parker 250 and Parker 425 Desert Races. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lake Havasu Field Office has announced the temporary closure of selected public lands under its administration in La Paz County, Arizona. The Parker 250 Desert Race closure is in effect from 2p.m. (MST) on Friday, January 9, 2015, t... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted to give the Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department authority to finalize a cost-sharing agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to repair the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. In a 5-0 vote, the commission has agreed to pay up to $389,000 to fix a broken pipeline for the hatchery. The contribution amounts to 50 percent of the cost of the project. “This is a great pre-New Year’s present for the people of Mohave Cou... Full story
Mr. Zieler has been with Salt River Project since 2008, and has served as Supply Chain Manager, Operations & Maintenance Supervisor and Safety & Security Coordinator. He previously served as Chief of Police for the St. Johns Police Department (1998-2007); Narcotics Agent, Gang Enforcement Officer and Deputy Sheriff with the Apache County Sheriff’s Office (1991-98); and, Corrections Officer for the Arizona Department of Corrections. Additionally, Mr. Zieler has served on numerous boards, i... Full story
Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park staff have completed repairs to the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline. Water restrictions have been lifted and Xanterra South Rim LLC has resumed normal operations. Throughout this pipeline break all Grand Canyon National Park trails remain open. The National Park Service encourages all hikers to be prepared and to Hike Smart. More information is available on the park website at http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/hike-tips.htm. Pipeline breaks are n... Full story
