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State funding offered for trail projects

Arizona State Parks and Trails is announcing grant funding opportunities from the State Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund for motorized trail projects. Applications must be submitted by Sunday, Sept. 1, at 5 p.m. Eligible projects for...

Plan before hitting the trails this summer

 Arizona’s nearly perfect year-round weather is great for many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and skiing. But safety is a key concern at any time of year.  The U.S. Forest Service offers several tips to expe­rienced outdoor enthusi­asts as...

Be aware of black bears while hiking Sedona area trails

With recent sightings, the public should be reminded that black bears are a part of the wild­life found in the Verde Valley.  According to Arizona Game and Fish Department, the black bear is the only bear species still found...

Friends of the Forest looks back on its first 25 years

Twenty-five years ago, efforts to protect the 1.85 million acres of the Coconino National forest was an overwhelming challenge. However, a group of Sedona volun­teers were determined to lend their support. The Friends of the Forest was established in...

Sedona’s various loop hikes reveal changing visuals

Hikes in the Sedona area are primarily what locals call “in and out.” This simply means that hikers will reach the end of their primary trip in and return back to the trailhead on the same route. ...

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Seven Sedona Poet Laureate finalists to read at two more free events

The city of Sedona, in collaboration with the Community Library Sedona and the Sedona Poetry Slam, have selected the...

Council raises workforce rent cap by 13.6%

The Sedona City Council voted for a 13.6% increase in the rental rate cap for the city’s Rent Local...
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