The very first road in Arizona was established in 1846 by Capt. Philip St. George Cooke as he led the soldiers of the Mormon Battalion across southern Arizona. It was during the Mexican American War, and the battalion had been tasked to create a wagon road between Santa Fe and …
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Commercial real estate hot commodity in Roosevelt area
Anyone interested in purchasing a home in the area around Roosevelt Lake has options in towns such as Roosevelt and Tonto Basin, but the commercial market has been hot in the past few years, particularly for properties with RV amenities. David AbbottJournalist, writer and editor who has worked for community …
Read More »Roosevelt Lake offers cool options and new food opportunities to travelers trying to beat the heat
As temperatures spike throughout the state, locals and visitors alike can find relief on the cool waters of Roosevelt Lake along with plenty of activities both on and off the water. Enhancing the Arizona outdoor experience, there are several new options for food and lodging that offer local culinary takes …
Read More »Prevention is key to upcoming fire season
As fire season draws near, the Globe Ranger District is bracing for whatever the summer brings after a relatively quiet year since Telegraph rained fire and brimstone—followed by monsoon flooding—on the Globe-Miami region. Thanks to the short lull and increased federal funding, regional agencies have been completing necessary work to …
Read More »USDA Forest Service begins prescribed fire operations for cross-boundary restoration project with San Carlos Apache Reservation
PHOENIX, April 13, 2023 — The Tonto National Forest and San Carlos Apache Tribe will begin a 1,174-acre cross-boundary prescribed fire operation at the Timber Camp Recreation Area and Group Campgrounds beginning Saturday, April 15-29, 2023, for the Highway Tanks Tribal Forest Protection Act (TFPA) fuel reduction project. For the safety …
Read More »A rare opportunity this spring for rafting on the Salt River
Adventurers seeking one of the most unique outdoor experiences in Arizona will have the opportunity for the first time in two years to enjoy a true gem of the desert when rafting season begins on the Salt River. This will be the first time in two years rafting companies will …
Read More »The Great Get-Away: Theodore Roosevelt Lake
Roosevelt Lake is the largest lake within the borders of Arizona. Located just 30 miles from downtown Globe, 80 miles east of Phoenix, and 150 north of Tucson, it’s the place to go for folks wanting a wet way to beat the summer heat. “Two and a half hours door …
Read More »In aftermath of Telegraph fire, region gears up for year-round wildfire seasons
Woodbury, Bush and Telegraph: The names of those fires will be branded on the memories of Globe-Miami residents for a long time to come. They burned nearly a half-million acres from the Pinals to the Superstitions and left a swath of scorched desert — and millions of dollars in property …
Read More »Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event due to increased safety concerns
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 …
Read More »Tonto National Forest to waive fees on Presidents Day
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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