On the road to Bear Canyon Lake
This week, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests announced that Black Mesa Ranger District roads and recreation sites are now open, including Woods Canyon and Bear Canyon Lakes. The Coconino National Forest's winter road closures are also almost all lifted.
Three Prescott National Forest sites back in business this week.
Officials will consider drought and wind conditions when they decide which zones to close.
The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.
Water treatment woes are behind the recent closure.
Huge winter snows led to the latest opening ever for the national park's main road.
Parts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests close today due to extreme fire risk.
All park and concessionaire services will be operational on opening day.
The road is an access point for North Mountain and Shaw Butte, popular in-city hikes.
Entrance fees are waived at national parks and some national forest sites November 11 and 12.
