U.S. Forest Service
Coconino National Forest
1824 S. Thompson St
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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News Release
Media Contact: Brady Smith
928-527-3490
bradysmith@xxxxxxxxx
Coconino National Forest offices closed Labor Day
Red Rock Visitor Center to remain open
Sedona, Ariz., Sep. 1, 2015, For Immediate Release —
Coconino National Forest offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday, but the Red Rock Visitor Center south of Sedona on Highway 179
will remain open to the public.
Labor Day weekend means another opportunity to camp in the cool pines of northern Arizona national forests. There are currently no campfire restrictions in the Coconino
National Forest, but Forest Service officials would like to provide a few campfire safety reminders:
• Use existing campfire rings to minimize impacts to the soil. Make a fire only if you have a shovel and sufficient water to put it out. (Typically at least six gallons
of water)
• Never leave your campfire unattended and keep your campfire as small as practical.
• To make sure your campfire is out, drown with water and stir with dirt, making sure all burned materials are extinguished. Feel with your hand to make sure it’s out
cold.
For tips on putting out a campfire, see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqqGjD_TqhA
With a long holiday weekend for many people, campgrounds are expected to start filling up on Friday. Most campsites are on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier
you arrive, the better your chances of finding a campsite. If planning to disperse camp beyond developed campgrounds, remember the Leave No Trace principles. Pack out all trash when you leave. Dispose of human waste by burying or packing out within a portable
camp toilet.
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Brady Smith, MBA
Public Affairs Officer
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Forest Service
Coconino National Forest,
Supervisor's Office
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p: 928-527-3490
bradysmith@xxxxxxxxx
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1824 S. Thompson Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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