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Helicopter crew rains fireballs over Tonto National Forest to prep for wildfire season
PAYSON — Smoke billowed from Diamond Rim on the Tonto National Forest on Monday afternoon as a helicopter bobbed along overhead, dropping tiny fireballs to stoke flames on the ground. The ...
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Arizona's 'Gateway To Tonto National Forest' Is An Underrated Desert City With Endless Outdoor Fun
From scenic trails to historic sites to quirky tourist attractions, a small town on the outskirts of Phoenix is an underrated gateway to adventure in Arizona, not to mention the legend of lost ...
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Forest Service lays off recreation staff
In a chaotic sequence of events, the Tonto National Forest terminated most of its recreation staff – only to place a 45-day ...
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In long-running political battle over Oak Flat, Arizona's John McCain and Raúl Grijalva stood tall
Discovered in Arizona’s Copper Triangle, Oak Flat is home to one of the richest copper deposits in the world. But the battle ...
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Government report: Oak Flat would be ‘directly and permanently damaged’ by Resolution Copper
Resolution Copper wants to dig up a massive amount of copper ore beneath Oak Flat inside the Tonto National Forest. And by ...
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When does Salt River Tubing open? Everything to know about the 2025 season
Salt River Tubing is gearing up for spring and summer 2025. Here's your guide to floating the river, including prices, hours ...
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Arizona Game and Fish Department begins elk movement study in Rim Country
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) officials have implemented an urban elk movement study in Rim Country. The study ...