Outdoors

In the summer of 2018, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski loaded up their kayaks, bikes, and two young daughters for a 2,800-mile camping trip. From their home in Cottonwood, they drove to Libby, Montana, and the Yaak Valley. They didn’t want to drag their heavy camper all that way, so …

Offices will be closed February 17 The USDA Forest Service, including the Tonto National Forest, will waive fees at most day-use recreation sites Feb. 17 in honor of Presidents Day. The fee-waiver day is the second in a series of such opportunities offered by the agency in 2020. globemiamiThis content …

Roosevelt, AZ – Learn about the wide variety of birds found at Tonto National Monument, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture. Ranger-led bird walks will be held on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26 Thursday, March 12 Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April …

By Christa Sadler What do dark skies mean to you? Does it mean seeing a shooting star when you weren’t expecting it and making a wish? Or maybe it means looking at the twinkling stars to connect with a loved one or ancestors. Does it mean searching the dark, stellar …

By: Mike Quinn  Volunteer and outdoor enthusiast The Tonto National Forest is nature’s Disneyland – but the animals are alive, the rocks aren’t made of fiberglass, and all the scenery is real. As a bonus, this land is rich with the history of the Native Americans and the early settlers. …

PHOENIX, January 15, 2020 — For Immediate Release.  Visitors to the Tonto National Forest will be able to enjoy many day-use recreation sites – such as picnic grounds, shorelines, and boat launches operated by the Tonto National Forest – without having to purchase a pass on five days this year. …

PHOENIX, January 11, 2020 — For Immediate Release.  Tonto National Forest staff continue to oversee contracted installation of 14 miles of fence in the Lower Salt River area on the Mesa Ranger District as part of a joint effort to prevent horses from crossing Bush Highway, which endangers the animals and …

Roosevelt, AZ – Tonto National Monument invites the public to assist with the collection of bird data for the National Audubon Society’s 120th Annual Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, December 21, 2019. The bird count will be conducted during Monument hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants can register …

SUPERIOR, AZ. – In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Arizona Trail Association is partnering with The Superior Barmacy to host a special event benefiting the Arizona Trail. The event, being promoted as a Trailblazing 25 Event, will be held this Saturday, November 23 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. …

 The Tonto National Forest will sell over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. Each Christmas tree permit is $15, payable by cash, credit card or personal check. Permits can be purchased at the following locations during hours indicated: Supervisor’s Office: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 …