Posted Apr 10, 2017, 1:48 pm
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
A man driving a green Ford Explorer is a person of interest in last week's Molino Fire on Mt. Lemmon, officials said. The wildfire, which burned about 50 acres, was connected to recreational target shooting.... Read more»
Posted Jun 1, 2016, 2:02 pm
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Several black bears spotted near a Southern Arizona lake have prompted the closure of the recreational area, authorities said. Parker Canyon Lake and Lakeview Campground will remain closed until the bears are trapped and relocated.... Read more»
Posted Feb 9, 2016, 8:23 pm
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Last month, a boulder bearing a Native American petroglyph was rolled over and vegetation destroyed at Catalina State Park, north of Tucson. Federal authorities are investigating.... Read more»
Updated Aug 7, 2015, 6:33 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Just hours after flaring through the Catalina Foothills, with billowing smoke and dramatic flames looming over Tucson, a wildfire north of the city burned out, with little fire activity Thursday or Friday. Officials did not increase their estimate of the burned area, as only small threads of smoke rose from the mountains.... Read more»
Updated Aug 6, 2015, 5:21 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
The Finger Rock Fire in the Catalinas has burned 750 acres since flaring up Wednesday. Officials are monitoring the blaze, saying that there was little activity Thursday, but that more accurate mapping increased the estimate of the already burned area. Higher humidity, lighter winds and a few sprinkles dampened the fire, which "is performing its natural role in the ecosystem."... Read more»
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Posted Feb 13, 2015, 12:22 am
Daisy Vargas
/TucsonSentinel.com
The Coronado National Forest will waive day-use fees over the weekend to mark Presidents Day. ... Read more»
Posted Jul 21, 2014, 5:12 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
The U.S. Forest Service is asking for public input about new recreation plans at Sabino Canyon. The meeting will be held Tuesday at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center from 6-8 p.m.... Read more»
Posted Jul 14, 2014, 5:39 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Forest rangers will be burning piles of stacked wood on Mt. Lemmon starting Tuesday. Smoke may be visible from the fires, which are part of a fuel reduction project intended to reduce the risk of wildfires.... Read more»
Posted Jul 10, 2014, 1:26 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Following monsoon rains, fire restriction will be lifted for Southeastern Arizona beginning Friday.... Read more»
Posted Jun 4, 2014, 12:07 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Starting Thursday, campers across Southern Arizona will face new fire restrictions at campgrounds due to dry weather.... Read more»
Posted May 22, 2014, 12:27 pm
Maria Coxon-Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Planning on hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend? If you are going camping or celebrating with a cookout, the Forest Service wants you to be aware of fire restrictions.... Read more»
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Posted May 1, 2014, 12:11 pm
Benjamin McNitt
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The U.S. Forest Service is asking for public input about new recreation plans at Sabino Canyon. The meeting will be held Thursday at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center from 6-8 p.m.... Read more»
Posted Jun 18, 2013, 2:00 pm
Eric Wiley Klump
/TucsonSentinel.com
Due to dry weather, campfires and other activities are restricted in Southern Arizona national parks and forests until further notice.... Read more»
Updated Feb 25, 2013, 9:45 am
Maizie Simpson
/TucsonSentinel.com
Don't be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Mt. Lemmon on Monday. The Santa Catalina Ranger District has scheduled a controlled wood pile burning near two campsites that day.... Read more»
Posted Jan 11, 2013, 2:52 pm
Dylan Smith
/TucsonSentinel.com
Forest Service officials have closed Carr Canyon Road in the Huachuca Mountains because of snow and ice.... Read more»