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Located off of Arizona Highway 95 at Castle Rock Road, and Colorado River Mile 220, Castle Rock Bay is a splendidly scenic and secluded ten-acre section of the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. This...

Maps Are Guides To So Many Cool Spots In Arizona Somebody asked me recently how John and I find so many cool places around Arizona. The answer is maps. I have a lot of maps. When we were planning our... Full story

Tonto Has Implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions The Tonto National Forest has begun Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in conjunction with other federal and state land management agencies in Arizona. According... Full story

So far, 39 bites have been recorded statewide in 2020. As Arizonans get out to experience the trails and outdoors, it is important to remember that Arizona is home to 13 species of rattlesnake. The... Full story

Grand Canyon, Ariz.- Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Canyon National Park is increasing... Full story

The Japanese have a term "Shinrinyoku" that literally means "forest therapy". They know that getting outdoors soothes your soul and relaxes your mind. It is really good for kids to get outdoors and... Full story

You can still get to Apache Lake – you just have to go to Roosevelt Lake and drive south from there. Right now the Apache Trail is still washed out, but access to the lake from the north is still p...  Website

Although some venues may temporarily be unavailable, they will be ready for you when the current crisis has passed. The seduction of the crimson Sedona sandstone has long captivated people around the... Full story

Ever since I read about this loop, I've wanted to do it – the loop takes you through five ghost towns in southern Arizona, and it goes through some seriously beautiful country, too. We made P... Full story

Pat Horning Retires After Many Years Of Valuable Service Letter From Pat Horning ChiefBWFR@gmail.com The National Park Service (NPS) has been a major part of my life. I grew up at Grand Canyon where m... Full story

New story map and podcast discuss the fire's impact on wildlife and the Superstition wilderness. The Woodbury Fire burned nearly 124,000 acres, much of it in the Superstition Wilderness Area, from... Full story

Almost thirty-five years ago, John and I and our American Brittany, Katie, went to Haigler Creek for the weekend. We camped in the woods right next to the creek and never saw anyone else the whole... Full story

Water is the essence of life and it's just as precious for Arizona's wildlife. For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has trucked or airlifted more than 1.5 million gallons of precious... Full story

Apache Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Arizona, and because the road is not paved, Apache rarely gets crowded, even in summer. Fishing can be awesome here, with largemouth and smallmouth ba... Full story

This Is A Seriously Fun Trip Living in Phoenix means that it is too darn hot to ride around in the desert in the summer, at least for me – and I'm a native. So when the temperatures get into the hundr... Full story

For that reason, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has trucked or airlifted more than 1.5 million gallons of precious water to catchments throughout the state since January 2018. And trail cameras... Full story

We started taking our granddaughters hiking with us when they were five or six years old, so I know how important it is to find great hikes that are pretty, but easy enough for short legs. This time... Full story

PHOENIX – Discover high country adventure at Lyman Lake State Park this summer! As the southern region of Arizona starts to heat up, take a trip to our northern parks to enjoy cooler temperatures a... Full story

For April: A Hike, A Ride, and A Drive April is a great month to explore the Arizona desert. It isn't too hot yet, not too cold, and there are still wildflowers and cactus blossoms to be found, not... Full story

Grand Canyon Commemorates 100 Years And More On February 26, 2019, the Grand Canyon celebrated 100 years since it's designation as a national park. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon welcomes... Full story

April 12, 2019 - Good afternoon, Here is the final update for the East Fire. Thanks for sharing this information with your audience. Have a great weekend, Carrie Final Update: The East Fire, located... Full story

Before getting behind the steering wheel or handlebars of any OHV, make sure you have the right equipment. Whether you have an ATV, dirt bike or side-by-side, the Arizona Game and Fish Department... Full story

When the weather starts heating up in Arizona, everyone begins to long for a large body of water to dive into. In an ideal situation, this body of water would also be beautiful and have lots of things... Full story

First, we thank Mike Ferring of the Arizona Yacht Club for the cover and other photos, plus his coverage of the AYC Birthday Regatta and Leukemia Cup. It is always a well-deserved source of pride... Full story

Arizona Is Ablaze With Color - As a native Arizonan, I tend to believe that Arizona is the most beautiful and amazing place on the planet – and autumn in Arizona confirms that belief. John and I and t... Full story