coconino national forest

USFS preps to limit camping on Coconino National Forest

As the U.S. Forest Service prepares for new dispersed camping sites, new signs appeared along State Route 89A prohibiting camping anywhere except approved sites. “These signs will be part of the dispersed camping closure,” Red Rock District Ranger Amy Tinderholt...

USFS wants feedback on fees

Coconino National Forest is looking to implement the Red Rock Pass in six new locations around the forest. “The Red Rock District identified six heavily used sites that require bathrooms to be cleaned — two times a day at...

USFS says riparian area grazing will continue

A legal settlement signed last month by Coconino National Forest and two watchdog groups is intended to mitigate damage from cattle grazing on sensitive streamside habitats, but it will also allow USFS to continue managed grazing in several riparian...

Crews close over 100 social trails in Oak Creek Canyon

Last week, trail crews with the Arizona Conservation Corps wrapped up a fall season of closing and improving trails in Oak Creek Canyon, part of a multiyear effort to bring order to the chaos of improvised footpaths running from...

USFS seeks comment on Sedona trailhead shuttles

The American people will have the oppor­tunity to weigh in on Sedona’s plan to begin trailhead shuttle service in the spring of 2022. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Coconino National Forest announced a 30-day public comment period on proposed USFS...

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14 students from Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education win at state

Sedona Red Rock High School students earn certifications in professional trades industries Sedona Red Rock High School junior Sasha Barrera...

Sedona-Oak Creek School District loses fewer students than expected

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