Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 28, 2020 – This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree Burn event that occurs annually in early to mid-January. In the past, thousands of visitors have gathered for this unofficial event to burn their spent …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2019 — The Tonto National Forest released a draft land management plan (draft forest plan) and draft environmental impact statement today for public review and comment. The draft forest plan reflects changes in social, economic and ecological conditions since the current plan was approved in 1985. It outlines the …
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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 …
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The Tonto Basin Visitor Center invites you to join them on August 10th when they will be celebrating Smokey’s 75th birthday. Get your picture taken with Smokey Bear from 8 a.m. till 1 p.m. Cake and prizes will be provided for everyone and special Smokey Bear items will be sold …
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Roosevelt, AZ- In order to mitigate the number of heat-related incidents and promote visitor safety, Tonto National Monument will reduce hours to hike to the Lower Cliff Dwelling from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting on June 1, 2019 and ending on August 31, 2019. Visitors who wish to hike …
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Roosevelt, AZ – On May 7, 2019, the National Park Service and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced that Tonto National Monument has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park. This prestigious award means that Tonto National Monument has exceptional opportunities to observe the night sky, and has implemented …
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Roosevelt, AZ – Celebrate Heritage Days with Tonto National Monument in recognition of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month on March 9 and 10 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 times a year.
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