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A call to action for all outdoorsmen across America
The future of outdoor recreation lies in your hands We are rapidly losing recreational opportunities across the west. I am not asking for your money. Nor am I asking you to attend any meetings or submit comments on a terrible land-use issue. We are reaching out to you to gain support and send a message…
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1290 MILE PROPOSED TRAIL CLOSURE | RIM COUNTRY | Four Forest Restoration Initiative
Forest restoration project calls for 1290 miles of motorized trails around the Mogollon Rim to close In addition to recent Travel Management Plans, The Forest Service has introduced a Forest Restoration Project in four Arizona National Forests. The project aims at restoring riparian areas and CLOSING ACCESS in the Coconino, Tonto, Apache-Sitgreaves, and Kaibab National…
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DRASTIC CHANGES in the Tonto NF | Forest Resource Management Plan | All you need to know
The Tonto National Forest has introduced a Draft Land and Resource Management Plan. The new plan will dictate how the Forest Service manages our public lands. This plan will directly affect how, where, and when you can access your public lands. Likewise, it will implement a whole slurry of regulations.
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MUST SEE STUDY | The economic impact of the offroad community in Arizona
The first study of its kind shows the economic impact of the offroad community in Arizona A study recently completed by the Arizona Parks and Trails and Arizona State University depicts a shocking result that blew me away. It’s a great example of how much we love our backcountry trails. Over 1.8 billion dollars spent…
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UPDATE Apache Sitgreaves NF | New public meetings scheduled
The Apache Sigreaves National Forest has created two additional public meetings. Below you will find an email from the Forest Service. If you are subscribed to email updates, then you should have got the same. The forest service has received approximately 530 comments since we originally published the article about Rim Road (Forest Road 300)…
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The historic Mogollon Rim Road | 25 miles PERMANENTLY CLOSED
532 mile proposed trail closure threatens Rim Road Yup, you read that right. A large portion of the Mogollon Rim Road ( Forest Road 300 ) is under threat of closure upon completing the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Travel Management Plan. A section that spans approximately 25 miles from US 60 to SR 260 may…
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120,000 acres of pristine wilderness burnt | Woodbury fire
A look at the destruction of the Woodbury fire I took a drive to the Reavis Ranch trailhead yesterday. The destruction from the Woodbury fire is immense. It looks like a completely different place. Although wildfires are a naturally occurring thing, we should do our best to mitigate human-caused fires. Because those who need to…
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ATTENTION 532 mile proposed trail closure | Apache Sitgreaves National Forest
Public commenting open for Apache Sitgreaves National Forest Travel Management Plan The Apache Sitgreaves National Forest is asking the public to submit comments concerning a travel management plan in northern Arizona. These changes will affect access to our public lands. It’s important that the public gets involved. In this article, you can find links to…
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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…