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 Fossil ...

PHOENIX – Permit reservations for popular outdoor spot Fossil Creek in the Coconino National Forest will go on sale next week, officials announced Friday. Seasonal permits to swimming hole near Camp ...

PHOENIX — Extreme fire danger is forcing a weekslong closure of the Fossil Creek area. The Coconino and Tonto National Forests will put the closure in place at 8 a.m. Friday. Affected areas will be ...

PHOENIX — The first seasonal permits to hike to the Fossil Creek waterfall — one of Arizona’s most popular and picturesque hiking destinations —went on sale Monday morning. The permits are for dates ...

Credit: Abraham Karam A man jumps from a cliff into a pool in Fossil Creek as others look on. Dexter Allen, a Fossil Creek patrol ranger, cleans trash from a firepit after a big weekend. Deep in ...

Gila County first responders say they've been overwhelmed by the calls from injured or ailing hikers in the Fossil Creek area. The trail to Fossil Springs, beginning just outside Strawberry, is a 4.5 ...

Forest Service law enforcement will be turning visitors away from Fossil Springs on the busiest days, the Forest Service announced today. It’s providing a hotline that hikers can call to see if ...

A popular hiking trail to Fossil Creek will be closed to visitors during some of the hottest days of the summer. The Fossil Springs Trail and its trailhead area will be closed from July 1 through Aug.