August 05, 2011 Significant delays expected along its 380-mile trip to mining town of Miami, Az. What weighs 285 tons, moves uphill at 15 mph and takes eight days to travel from Hoover Dam to the mining town of Miami, east of Phoenix? It’s a huge anode used in the electrical process for refining copper. […]
AZ – Oversized load to creep across state. Read More »
2011-An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2.5 hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight and insect spray.
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Moonlight Hikes – An unforgettable experience, Red Rock State Park’s very popular Moonlight Hike includes a naturalist-led interpretive hike on the park’s beautiful trails. The hike lasts for approximately 2 to 2-2½ hours, has an elevation climb of 200-250 feet and covers 2 miles. Dress comfortably, wear appropriate hiking shoes, and bring water, a flashlight
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“A very large and historic dust storm moved through a large swatch of Arizona during the late afternoon and evening hours of July 5, 2011. Widespread reports of near zero visibility and winds gusting over 50 mph were received by the NWS Phoenix office.” National Weather Service Report at 11:00 PM July 5th AZCentral.com has
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July 2011 – A new study shows that the desert tortoise, thought to be one species for the past 150 years, now includes two separate and distinct species, based on DNA evidence and biological and geographical distinctions. This genetic evidence confirms previous suspicions, based on life history analysis, that tortoises west and east of the
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Check it out! Turns out this is the first photograph of this animal taken in Saguaro National Park with motion sensor cameras. Very few have even been seen in the Rincon Mountains. We knew they were there and here is some proof. Do you know what it is ? Badger Here are some more Bobcat
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6/17/11, AM Update from Inciweb: Residences: 2,714 threatened; 32 destroyed; 5 damaged Size: 495,016 acres total Commercial Property: 473 threatened; 4 destroyed Percent Contained: 33% Fire Update The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
Wallow Fire at Staggering 495,016 Acres, 33% Contained Read More »
Hunters, anglers, wildlife watchers and other outdoor recreationists will undoubtedly have questions about what impact the fires will have on wildlife, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreational opportunities in those areas. The information below will help answer some of your questions. Wildlife It is important to note that habitats in these areas and their associated wildlife
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The Friends of Roper Lake State Park are proud to kick off of a series of events to be held at Roper Lake State Park. The first event will be June 25th in the evening with a “Look to the Skies’ program, given by John Ratje, the site manager of Mount Graham International Observatory. Program is geared
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The Wallow Fire is now reported as 5% contained, and it is estimated at 386,690 acres based on a June 8th night’s infrared flight. The Apache National Forest is closed. The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds traveling motorists that the following closures on state highways remain in effect: · Nearly 20 miles of U.S. 60
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