You never know when your favorite tree may be crowned a champion!
This Chilean Mesquite was nominated as a Magnificent Tree by a valley homeowner. DFFM staff verified the measurements, and are happy to announce it's Arizona's Champion Chilean Mesquite!
Do you think you may know a Champion, Heritage, or Witness tree near you? Reach out to our team at [email protected]
View the 2025 Magnificent Tree class here: https://t.co/mn0oNdiLo4
For more details and to submit a tree, visit https://t.co/yWYINhCtvP
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION! 👩🚒👨🚒
September is National Firefighter Appreciation Month — a time to honor the courage, dedication, and service of firefighters across the country. 🚒
From career firefighters to volunteers, these men and women answer the call to protect lives and property every day.
Here in Tucson, we’re proud to serve our community and stand alongside our brothers and sisters in the fire service nationwide.
#FirefighterAppreciationMonth #TucsonFire #ServiceAndSacrifice
Meet David Dueck! He loves to spend his time in the outdoors backpacking and exploring. A fun fact about David is that he has thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Vermont Long Trail. If you're keeping up, that's about 5,175 miles of backpacking!
Ultra-Safe Red Dragon Wire Retractables – The Rope Access Fall Protection You Can Trust. Read more on our blog at https://t.co/k5JVS3Iuy7 or https://t.co/Y4BIMcEUOH
#DragonBravoFire Bison Herd Update July 16, 2025:
While fire activity continues on parts of the North Rim, the bison herds' migratory patterns have allowed them to remain mostly unimpacted, and crews are working hard to ensure it stays that way. Our dedicated fire personnel are actively monitoring the situation to protect both natural resources and wildlife to the best of their abilities. Thank you to everyone supporting fire management efforts across the park—we appreciate your patience and care as we work to keep Grand Canyon safe for all who call it home.
🚩 In addition to the Red Flag Warning issued by the @NWSFlagstaff for most of northern AZ starting tomorrow, Mohave County is in a Red Flag Warning TODAY, June 19 starting at 11am.
With critical fire weather through this weekend, we ask the public for their assistance in preventing wildfires. Limit yard work to early morning or late evening hours, avoid using items that create a spark, secure trailer chains to prevent them from dragging, dispose of cigarettes properly and follow fire restrictions.
Latest fire restriction info: https://t.co/0Va5d7X2Kv
Visit https://t.co/WAe9vLTdr6 to check weather conditions in your area.
#AZFire #AZForestry #FirePrevention
MOST INSANE INTERCEPT: Part 2
Don’t tell my mom I was this close but holy cow this was insane! Something about Morton, TX and big dusty wedges like this.
Morton, TX 6/5/2025
23rd Annual Water Rodeo was an absolute splash! Showcasing the incredible dedication Arizona SAR teams bring to the event. HUGE thanks to all that participated and congrats to Yavapai County Search & Rescue Team for coming out on top! We can’t wait to see you all again next year.
We can't believe we're saying this, but the cicadas are surprisingly quiet! Our forestry staff have seen the 17 year cicadas emerging @ Shawnee State Forest. They're not loud yet, but you should be able to hear them more as the weather warms up.
📷 Nick Tsardoulias, ODNR staff
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, we share one thing in common: a commitment to helping others. If you value integrity, accountability, and compassion—we'd love you to join our team! Applications are now open until August 1. Apply here: https://t.co/NVam3WezKR #JoinSAR
Down inside the canyon it's getting HOT.
How hot today?
A high of over 106°F (41°C) today and Saturday - May 30 and 31, 2025. Be smart when hiking inside the canyon, and follow these crucial tips on managing heat > https://t.co/xYGsnFUbXM
What should you feed your body for strenuous exercise in a hot, dry climate?
What to Eat in the Heat? — Behind the Scenery Podcast.
https://t.co/p3McfXOZpd
In this podcast, rangers share favorite trail snacks and how to avoid a suffer-fest in the heat. Explore how to fuel your body for the challenges of Grand Canyon hiking.
#AZWX #GrandCanyon #Hiking #Arizona (13614) (3534)
‼️PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY‼️
There is an algae bloom in Apache Lake located on the Tonto Basin Ranger District. Algae are tiny organisms found naturally in water. As part of a natural cycle, they typically bloom more intensely during warm summer months and decline during winter.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Coconino County:
🔥Fri. 5/29, at 8am, Stage 1 restrictions for State Trust lands south of Grand Canyon.
🔥Mon. 6/2, at 8am, Stage 1 restrictions for State Trust lands north of Grand Canyon.
🔥State Trust lands in all other counties in Stage 2.
Add'l info: https://t.co/zync1NUkkt.
For all state, federal, & tribal restrictions: https://t.co/vgLtA4CrWZ.
#AZFire #AZForestry
Want to learn how to start backpacking with confidence? This class covers the fundamentals of backpacking & simplifies the process so you can focus on the fun and hit the trail safely. https://t.co/WgRh0L79mr