Arizona Forestry planning three RX burns over the next two months to support wildfire risk reduction & forest health across Coconino County.
🔥Cataract RX: 2,000ac., loc. NW of Tusayan. Ignitions starting Wed. 2/4.
🔥Raymond RX: 534ac. loc. 25 mi. SE of Flagstaff.
Date: TBD
🔥Babbitt RX: 10,000ac. loc. N. Hwy 180, E. of Valle, & S. of Kaibab's Tusayan Ranger District.
Date: TBD
Projects support multiple objectives, incl. wildfire risk reduction, community protection, & wildlife habitat improvement.
All projects are weather dependent & must have approval from @ArizonaDEQ.
Project info: https://t.co/mVrjXfV0VL
#AZFire #AZForestry #CoconinoCounty
Uh oh! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so we have six more weeks of winter! Groundhogs don't live in Arizona, so maybe it doesn't apply to us. 😉 We DO have other ground-dwelling wildlife though, like rock squirrels and black-tailed prairie dogs! Happy #GroundhogDay, everyone.
Join us for a fun desert mountain hike on a local trail with stops along the way to learn modern survival for outdoor adventure. Practical knowledge & hands-on experience every hiker should have. Sign up online at https://t.co/62FNA5BeyV
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
Now open: 2026 summer internships with AZGFD!
✔️ Paid at $16.50/hour
✔️ Hands-on experience
✔️ Typical start date: May 18, 2026
✔️ 8–12 week full-time internships
✔️ Open to undergrad, grad students & recent grads (within 1 year)
Apply here: https://t.co/YugWbCwTaS.
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!
Yessssssssssssss 🙌
There’s nothing like pitching your tent, watching the sunset over sea stacks, and falling asleep to the sound of the waves. At Olympic National Park, grab a backcountry permit and wake up to ocean views.
Photo by Scott Malagold