When it comes to public lands, Alaska is the most privileged state in the union. With more than 325 million acres of state and federal jurisdiction, there’s an endless stream of recreational opportunities up there. At the other end of the spectrum is Delaware, which has less than a thousand acres. Somewhere in between is Arizona we rank fourth, behind Alaska, Nevada and California. Our 35 million-plus acres of public lands include state parks, national forests, wilderness areas, national monuments, national parks, national conservation areas and more.
August stretched the technical limits of the Tonto Rim Search and Rescue team, but they completed every mission despite the terrain, weather, or challenge.
Jerry Cobos flew through the windshield of his Little Stinker pump truck on Friday, June 9 after losing control near the exit to the Tonto Natural Bridge off Hwy. 87.