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Fossil Creek is set to reopen after being closed due to the Backbone Fire in 2021. Here's how to visit and what to know about future closures.
Nestled within Coconino National Forest in central Arizona, Fossil Creek boasts crystal-clear turquoise water, scenic waterfalls and a diverse ecosystem amid breathtaking landscapes. A visit to ...
PAYSON, AZ (ARIZONA HIGHWAYS TV) --Not too far from the small town of Strawberry, up along the Mogollon Rim, is a stream that was given the name “Fossil Creek” back in the late 1800s.
Arizona Rep. David Cook sent Kelly a letter last week asking for help in Fossil Creek, which is popular with hikers and campers. A 14-mile dirt road winds around the creek, which is accessible by ...
Fossil Creek and a segment of the San Pedro were both previously listed as impaired in the Arizona 2022 Clean Water Act Assessment for exceeding the E. coli surface water quality standard.
Arizona’s Fossil Creek gets restored — and loved to death by Jay Canode February 25, 2011 January 24, 2024. Click to print (Opens in new window) Print; ...
GILA COUNTY, AZ — Divers have recovered the bodies of two men from Fossil Creek Thursday. Officials say they began receiving 911 texts and calls Wednesday evening regarding two men who had ...
Two ASU grads identified in Fossil Creek drownings Officials identified the two men who drowned at Fossil Creek as recent Arizona State graduates. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
The Fossil Creek recreation area -- a popular hiking area known for its streams and waterfalls -- will remain closed through at least the end of the year potentially as late as fall 2022, to ...