First came water, then life. Still, many take the nonrenewable resource for granted on Earth, comfortable enough existing in their modern homes and businesses to not consider how the water flowing... Read Original Story
Tourism has declined throughout much of Arizona because of the pandemic, but that’s not the case on national forest lands. Officials say record numbers of visitors came to forests around Flagstaff,... Read Original Story
Starting on Veterans Day next month, the federal government will grant free access to national parks and other public lands to veterans and Gold Star families, the Department of the Interior said on... Read Original Story
Arizona tourism took a hard hit this summer because of the coronavirus pandemic. Significantly fewer people visited state and national parks compared to last year, and air travel and hotel... Read Original Story
Arizona has been home to five generations of my family. I am the fourth generation and am proud of our long history of protecting public lands and natural treasures.
As a six term Coconino County... Read Original Story
It’s a fine Western experience to wander through a shimmering aspen grove on a sunny fall day. But one particular grove is especially stunning.
A single stand of aspen on a hillside above Fish Lake... Read Original Story
Federal officials have approved a 20-year renewal of a mining ban on the San Francisco Peaks. It’ll prevent mineral claims in the popular recreation area that’s sacred to many Southwestern tribes.... Read Original Story
An advisory committee made up of San Juan County residents met Friday for the third time to discuss the management of Bears Ears National Monument. But the plans they're making could be thrown out if... Read Original Story
