public lands

Slide Rock reopens for fall

Waters open for swimming, but not recommended by state park officials "Slide Rock State Park is completely open," Arizona State Parks & Trails spokeswoman Michelle Thompson said Friday, Sept. 18. "There's no closures at all." Swimming in Oak Creek at Slide...

Public lands primary driver of Sedona tourism

Public, private experts gather to talk numbers growth & future The Arizona Lodging and Tourism Association met at Enchantment Resort on Aug. 20, to present the Northern Arizona Industry Forecast along with public and private partners in the tourism industry. Arizona...

$750K state grant to double Broken Arrow

Could tie into future OHV permitting system The city of Sedona and the U.S. Forest Service have been awarded a $750,000 grant through Arizona State Parks and Trails’ Off-Highway Vehicle Competitive Grant Program to nearly double the size of the...

Construction begins on Turkey Creek Trail System

After years of planning and environmental review, construction is underway on the Turkey Creek Trail System, a large-scale non-motorized trail project on national forest land designed to expand recreation access while protecting sensitive terrain. The project, led by the U.S....

Rescues require skill, training

The Sedona Fire District had a busy 2025, responding to 207 backcountry incidents in the U.S. Forest Service lands surrounding Sedona. However, this is an approximate number because of reporting differ­ences between the various local agencies and because incidents can...

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ICE agents arrest 2 in Sedona

The Sedona Police Department was notified at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents...

VSAR’s 2026 mission count as of August surpasses all of 2025

The Verde Search and Rescue Posse, which assists the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and other first responders in search...
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