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.
Officials will consider drought and wind conditions when they decide which zones to close.
Three Prescott National Forest sites back in business this week.
The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.
Parts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests close today due to extreme fire risk.
Water treatment woes are behind the recent closure.
Snap up a room at the lodge to see the Grand Canyon's Havasu Falls with ease.
Entrance fees are waived at national parks and some national forest sites November 11 and 12.
All park and concessionaire services will be operational on opening day.
Parts of the Tonto, Coronado, and Prescott National Forests will waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day, June 9.
