Mountain Lion Video

Updated February 26, 2014 - Posted January 30, 2013 - Charles Miles

Mountain Lion Caught On Video in Sabino Canyon – the Mountain Lion was crossing the road. Another source for an image from the video Capturing The Moment — Mountain Lion.

Cabin Rental Program

Updated February 26, 2014 - Posted January 28, 2013 - Charles Miles

COMMENTS SOUGHT FOR PLAN TO ADD PALISADES RANGER RESIDENCE TO OVERNIGHT CABIN RENTAL PROGRAM

Bear Canyon Rescue – High Water

Updated February 26, 2014 - Posted January 27, 2013 - Charles Miles

Bear Canyon, Arizona Hikers Rescued Near Tucson – hikers rescued from Bear Canyon after rain caused high water – there were a number of articles about this, the story made it to the national news. Great video of the Seven Falls area from this time period. After the event an additional story made the news about a family who refused the rescuers help with some questions about were the children endangered and a mention that they did not know the rescue would be free Hiker who refused rescue at Bear Canyon speaks out (note that while the the YouTube video above is dramatic that other videos taken down canyon show water that is quite a bit less ‘aggressive’).

Romero Pools Helicopter Rescue

Updated February 26, 2014 - Posted January 23, 2013 - Charles Miles

Caught on cam: Romero Pools Helicopter Rescue

Incinerator Ridge Trail Extension

Updated February 26, 2014 - Posted November 23, 2012 - Charles Miles

Incinerator Ridge Trail Extension: New trail segment in Catalinas serves up a visual feast for hikers and Coronado National Forest Proposal for the Extension (interesting/quick reading if, like me, you are not familiar with these proposals). This extends the trail system on the east (non-wilderness) side of the General Hitchcock Highway and helps provide a more continuous path up and down the mountain for cyclists (and hikers!).