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Although the heat continues to scorch the Desert Southwest, the good times ahead remind us of all the cool events Arizona has to offer. Soon, Lake Pleasant will revel in the sounds of western music... Full story

Current The Ben Avery Shooting Facility (BASF) has announced new hours of operation, which became effective Aug. 29, for its rifle and pistol ranges, archery ranges, and Clay Target Center. Friday,...  Website

By Cameron MacLaren Long Beach Yacht Club is preparing for their annual US Sailing sanctioned International Safety at Sea course February 17-18, 2024. Participants may choose acomplete in-person... Full story

Don McDowell Outdoors is hosted by Don McDowell with a slew of guests from politicians, members of the AZ Game & Fish, avid hunters and anglers and so many more! Each Sunday you can be sure to hear... Full story

Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort. It celebrates the connection... Full story

Pleasant Harbor at Lake Pleasant will host the Pleasant Harbor Country Fest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, featuring country music from several popular local bands and LIVE bull riding. In addition,... Full story

'Here, Kitty, Kitty' Trail cam confirms "Lil' Jefe" the ocelot still roams the mountains of southeast Arizona. Kudos to The Arizona Republic and reporter Brandon Loomis for a recent news story about... Full story

I have been known to say, "BEAUTY IS SUNRISE OVER A FREE AMERICA... However THE BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS OF FREEDOM in our great Country are being clouded in our skies. I am DISMAYED at the huge amount of ke... Full story

The next public meeting of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission will be Friday, Sept. 8, at the Greer Community Center, 74 Main St., in Greer, Ariz. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. A complete agenda and... Full story

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Size: 1089 acres Start Date: August 16, 2023 Cause: Lightning Completion: 35% Total personnel: 200 Location: 11 miles northeast of Young, Arizona and 27 miles east of Payson, Arizona Fuels: Ponderosa... Full story

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The hottest low. The hottest high. The warmest summer. The long, hot summer. Needless to say, it's too hot. Period. Records have been broken and, unfortunately, both humans and animals without... Full story

Downstream is a list of upcoming events. Examples of the many outdoor activities available to us in Arizona. Keynote Dinner, with special guest speaker Alvaro Jaramillo Southwest Wings 32nd Summer...  Website

Wow, where do I start? You all are amazing. Thank you for an incredible, productive, informative, collaborative and engaging experience - again! By the Numbers: 35 Total Attendees (including AZGFD... Full story

The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is soliciting nominations for its 2023 Commission Awards. The awards recognize Arizonans who have contributed significantly to the conservation of the state's wild... Full story

Recently, small brush fires have started popping up around the valley. In late June, a five-acre brush fire exploded into a 2,500-acre wildfire in a matter of hours. This wildfire, now known as the... Full story

March 23-24, 2024 Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish... Full story

Phoenix, AZ -Love to shoot your shotgun, but intimidated by tournament competitions? Need some practice prior to opening day for Dove hunting? Not to worry! ASRPA Shotgun Division invites you to a... Full story

Phoenix, AZ -Intimidated by clay target competitions? Need some practice with the gals? ASRPA Shotgun Division of Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association (ASRPA) invites you to a "Ladies Only"... Full story

Years ago, when I was in my home town of Yakima, Wash., my dad gave my husband and me tickets to see Louis Armstrong. He was marvelous, and I still remember his singing "Summer time and the livin' is... Full story

Downstream is a list of upcoming events. Examples of the many outdoor activities available to us in Arizona. NOW — Nature Walk: Daily at 10 a.m., a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk a...  Website

Not surprising that if you "know" the navigation rules on the waterway upon which you're boating, it's easy to spot those that don't. In fact, many boaters don't even know they exist, let alone what t... Full story

https://manahouseaz.org/about-us Formerly known as Madison Street Veterans Association, the MANA (Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force) House is a peer-support organization of homeless and formerly... Full story

Publisher's Note - I recently saw "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" with Jimmy Stewart. In today's times people everywhere could benefit from seeing this movie. We are at a crossroads with our country.... Full story