2 killed in plane crash near Superstition Mountains
Apache Junction, Arizona — A plane crashed Saturday morning in the Hog Canyon area southeast of Flatiron in the Superstition Wilderness, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The sheriff’s office said the plane involved in the crash was a small two-seater plane. Two people were on board at the time of the accident, and both […]
The coming catastrophe in the Patagonia Mountains
The authors’ opinions and analysis are as follows. Arizona’s best-kept secret is an impending mining catastrophe in the Patagonia Mountains. Mine proponents have named the Australia-based South 32 Hermosa Mine the largest economic development project in Santa Cruz County history. However, mining is very expensive. South 32 will discharge mining site water at a rate […]
Julian Sands, 65, found dead in California mountains
British actor Julian Sands, known for movies such as “A Room with a View” and “Warlock,” has died after disappearing in the San Gabriel Mountains, California. he was 65 years old. The San Bernardino County coroner’s office confirmed Tuesday that a body found on Baldy Mountain on Saturday was identified as Sands. The cause of […]
A plan to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
To extend conservation to the mountains and foothills just north of the Los Angeles Basin, California Representatives Judy Chu and Sen. Alex Padilla tell President Biden to add 109,167 acres to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. I have requested to do so. This will help preserve an area of great historical and ecological importance, […]
Huachuca Mountains, Wildland-Urban Interface permanently closed to recreational shooting
Posted by: Staff April 19, 2023 TUCSON, Arizona – Effective April 19, 2023, the Sierra Vista Ranger District, part of the Coronado National Forest, will be permanently closed to recreational shooting east of the Huachuca Mountains along the densely populated Wildlands Urban Interface (WUI). to implement. A temporary closure has been in place since July […]
Environmentalists sue to block mine exploration in Patagonia Mountains
A coalition of environmental groups in southern Arizona is suing the US Forest Service over several new mining operations in the Patagonian Mountains. Eight groups, most of them in Tucson, have accused the federal government of failing to consider the cumulative impact of the project, particularly on endangered species in the region. The lawsuit was […]
Two dead after plane crash in Superstition Mountains in Pinal County
Apache Junction, Arizona — Two people were killed when a plane crashed in the Superstition Mountains outside of Apache Junction in Pinal County. The FAA said a single-engine Sokata TB30 Epsilon plane crashed into a mountain around 8 a.m. Saturday. The plane took off from Mesa’s Falcon Fields with two people on board. The FAA […]
Plane crashes near Superstition Mountains, PCSO confirms
Apache Junction, Arizona — A plane crashed in the Hog Canyon area southeast of Flatiron in the Superstition Wilderness, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday morning. Authorities said several people witnessed the plane crash and that air support was able to locate the crash site. Federal Aviation Administration officials have identified the plane as […]
SRP researches cloud seeding in White Mountains | White mountain Apache Tribe
PHOENIX – Arizona has sought a myriad of solutions, including cloud seeding, to stem a worsening drought. The Salt River Project, which provides water and power to central Arizona, has partnered with the White Mountain Apache Tribe to explore the feasibility of ground-based cloud seeding in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. So far, SRP […]
Most Beautiful Mountains In Arizona: Doyle Peak Near Flagstaff
Doyle Peak, our state’s fifth tallest mountain, is an underrated natural wonder and a must-do for outdoor adventures. is on the list of The hike to the top isn’t easy, but you’ll appreciate the effort once you see the breathtaking views. Humphreys Peak may be Arizona’s tallest mountain, but Humphreys Peak isn’t the only mountain […]