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Buckskin Canyon, Hassayampa River Wilderness and the UFO mine
A fantastic weekend with friends in the Bradshaw Mountains I was recently fooling around on Google Earth and came across a massive mining operation in the middle of nowhere. I intended to research the next Arizona Backcountry Explorers adventure, but we quickly got sidetracked, and boy, did we find a gem! This weekend John reunites…
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The amazing story of the largest man hunt in Arizona history
On February 10th, 1918, US Deputy Marshal Frank Haynes, Graham County Sheriff Frank McBride, Deputy Mark Kempton, and Deputy Kane Wooten went to the Powers place with a warrant for the Powers brothers for draft evasion and questions concerning mysterious circumstances surrounding the death to their sister Ola Powers. The officers reached the cabin near…
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Sierra Ancha Mountains Loop – Cherry Creek Trip Report
A long-awaited trip to the Sierra Ancha Mountains I was thrilled by our members’ positive response to our most recent trip through the Sierra Ancha mountains. The journey had been on my bucket list for months until a last-minute decision and time to spare sent us down forest road 203 back to Globe. It wasn’t…
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An eye opening statement by Arizona Bureau of Land Management
You may have seen this transmission line along state Route 74 near Lake Pleasant. While searching through comments on an APS proposal for a new transmission line, I found something disturbing. The comment below is from the Grand Canyon chapter of the Sierra Club. Their argument is there’s not enough evidence to support the Environmental…
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The Sonoran Desert Tortoise isn’t the only thing endangered in Arizona
It should come as no surprise that Arizona is a focal point for outdoor enthusiasts all over the U.S. and the world. Our landscapes are beautiful, our wildlife is unique, and for years, we have maintained a delicate balance between recreation and nature. No matter your recreational activity of choice, we are all passionate about…
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UPDATED Kingman Travel Management Plan – 1,630-mile proposed CLOSURE
Kingman Travel Management Plan environmental assessment released. Public commenting is open! The Bureau of Land Management wants to hear from you! They want to hear from those who use these trails. They are giving the public an opportunity to voice their opinion. Inside this page, you will find detailed documents regarding studies and other information…
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House joint resolution 44 might be the answer to trail closures
House joint resolution 44 might be the answer to the lack of management and oversight on our public lands. Recently, on March 27th, 2017 President Trump signed House Joint Resolution 44 into law. It effectively canceled a Bureau of Land Management regulation which was part of a drastic overreach to put control of public lands…
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Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan – 41% Closure – All you need to know.
Bouse and Cactus Plain Travel Management Plan The Bureau of Land Management wants to hear from you! They want to hear from those who use these trails. They are giving the public an opportunity to voice their opinion. The public scoping commentary period has been extended and we have limited time. August 13th, 2018 is…