Peaks Ranger District

One of the most beautiful places in the entire state, the San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff are one of the most popular places on the Coconino National Forest’s Peaks Ranger District. Throughout the year, people come to these mountains to hike, see the fall colors, or hunt.

In the winter, the Peaks offer yet another inducement for folks from all over the Southwest: snow. In a state—and region—that’s more known for sun than snow, the presence of the cold white stuff is a real drawing card. So it is no wonder that visitors from all over Arizona, New Mexico, California, Utah and even the country of Mexico travel to Flagstaff to see, feel and enjoy snow.

Muddy roads are always a problem when we have moisture. Please view this April 2005 article on the subject.

Summer brings fire season and prescribed fires help minimize the risk. You may review the Summer 2005 article by Gene Waldrip, District Ranger in 2005.

The 2009 Programs of the Elden Pueblo Archaeological Project are now available.

Mormon Lake Ranger District

Summer '05 - Summer Water Safety

Spring '05 - Road Conditions, roads closed due to mud and snow and the resource damage. Photos included

Winter Recreation on the Mormon Lake Ranger District-'04 - '05

Forest Health Projects on the District– Fall 2004

Mogollon Rim Ranger District

The Ranger's Corner:

January 2009 Happy New Year from the Mogollon Rim with a letter of "thanks" from our troops.

December 2008 New OHV Rules for the State of Arizona, Fire Prevention Summary, Holiday Sale for our Interpretive Association.

November 2008 Christmas Tree Permits; Go Green!; Prescribed Fires on the Mogollon Rim District.

October 2008 Fall prescribed burning, "rescued" animals, seasonal job announcements and an update on the travel management process. Oct. 15 Update: Fall Colors on the Mogollon Rim, plans for prescribed fire and the Wildland Use Fires.

September 2008 News from the Forest Service, Temporary Closure in Fossil Creek and the availability of Christmas Tree permits!

August 2008 Cattle in Subdivisions, When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

July 2008 Structural Survey of the District.

June 2008 Travel Management Rule and Earth Healthy Habits are highlights of this month's newsletter.

May 2008 Mogollon Rim Open House; a notice about dumping at Little Bly Pit; Rabid Fox information; and, "Going Green" are highlights of this month's newsletter.

March 2008 The Coconino's Centennial, volunteering on the Mogollon Rim District, Firewood season dilemma, and Improving Arizona's National Forests are included in this month's newsletter.

January 2008 This month's newsletter has a re-cap of 2007, information on snow-play areas and roads that are closed. Happy New Year!

December 2007 Here is the reason we don't have Christmas Tree Permits this year. Also, tips on cleaning your chimney and more. Happy Holidays!

November 2007 New employees, discussion on the new Wet Weather Travel Restriction program, and thoughts from our departing Regional Forester.

October 2007 Happy Jack Info Center closing

August 2007 Monsoons and office remodeling

May 2007 Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Motor Vehicle Closure, or actually, off-road vehicle restrictions (Forest Order 04-06-09-R) on the Rim, roughly east of Hwy 260 to FR141, from FR300 on the south to FR142.

April 2007 Discovery Channel Telescope Update

March 2007 Current projects on the Rim, Request for Proposals: National Forests Foundation community Assistance Program

February 2007 Winter road closures, El Nino Winter, Chief retires...

January 2007 Happy New Year and How to Survive Winter...

December 2006 Wet weather road signs, closure areas...

September 2006 Fall brings Campground Closing, Prescribed Fires, and reminders about COWS!

July 2006 A little rain, but the forest is still closed!

June 2006 Fire Restrictions, Campground Reconstruction, Area Closures due to Off-road vehicle damage

May 2006 Forest Plan Revision and Travel Plans for the Forest

March 2006 Wildland Fire Season is here!

February 2006 New District Ranger on the Mogollon Rim

December 2005 Christmas Tree decorating

October 2005 The Ranger's Goodbye

September 2005 Ranger's Newsletter covering Kinder Springs being closed to all Motorized Vehicles, the Restoration of Native Fish in Fossil Creek, the past Fire Season, the Bark Beetles, Marijuana Gardens, the Blue Ridge Dam and Hydroelectric Project, the Discovery Telescope, and much more!

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