FOREST CLOSURES

Some popular sites, like Lockett Meadow, will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

Fire restrictions have lifted on the Coconino National Forest, and several areas that were closed due to extreme wildfire risk are now open to the public again. The lessening fire risk is due to the arrival of the monsoon season, on the heels of several disastrous wildfires that destroyed homes and displaced families. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny spoke with Coconino National Forest fire staff officer James Pettit about the decision-making process used to determine if the forest should be shut down.

Officials with the Coconino National Forest announced the closure of the southern portion of Peaks Crag near Flagstaff this week in order to protect a pair of nesting peregrine falcons.

The Prescott National Forest on Wednesday joined four other national forests in Arizona in lifting closures that generally barred public entry. The…

The Coconino National Forest today announced it will reopen lands to the public starting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 6th.Recreation technicians are working to…

The Coconino, Kaibab and Apache-Sitgreaves national forests will fully close to all visitors Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock because of extreme fire…