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Friday, November 22, 2024

U.S. Forest Service

Give USFS more money to police forest

Across numerous recent editions we have covered the growing problem of long-term camping and recre­ational use along the U.S. Forest Service roads west of the city on the north side of State Route 89A between Sedona and Cottonwood. There have...

UTVs conflict with other forest users west of Sedona

Utility Terrain Vehicles aka side-by-sides look like the rebellious cousins of the golf cart family. UTVs are becoming more powerful and easier to drive than older-style ATVs. For an increasing number of Sedona visitors, they are a desirable way...

Locals raise alarm on 525 overcamping

525 Overrun: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal land west of Sedona that includes the western foothills, Forest Road 525 and Bill Gray Road has seen a dramatic increase in camping and public use. This is...

Historic Ranger Station gets upgrades

When the city of Sedona purchased land at 250 Brewer Road, the city’s intention was to create a new park. But at the same time, officials made it clear that any work would be years in the future. That time...

Sedona backs USFS purchase of 27 acres

The city of Sedona officially gave its blessing for a proposal by the U.S. Forest Service to purchase land it sold more than a quarter century ago. USFS is in the process of requesting support in its efforts to buy...

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