May 16, 2011 1

Outside AZ’s weekly update:

May 16, 2011

May 16, 2011 2

Introducing Outside AZ’s weekly update:

Outside AZ’s mission is to bring people closer to the world

outside. You may not have enough time in your day to stay as

connected as you’d like. So I’m here to help. I’m reading and

hiking and filtering through all the noise to help you stay

connected.

Each week (or as often as I can) I’ll highlight hikes, photos,

news and views from around Arizona that you might not have

seen but wish you hadn’t missed.

Note: I can’t know or find everything so please share your news &

views too! To stay connected we need more than one voice! Email

outsideaz@gmail.com or share your news directly on Outside AZ’s

facebook page.

May 16, 2011 3

Several (not always all) of the following items will appear

each time the update publishes:

– Weather: Past week and future week

– Links to articles you may find interesting

– Updates on Outside AZ’s activities or blogs

– Photos

– Links/profiles of businesses, organizations, or websites

– Reviews of products

– Tips for making the most of your time outdoors

– Outdoor events or activities of interest

What you can expect to find in the weekly update:

May 16, 2011 4

WEATHER REVIEW

High Temp 92° 77° 74° 84° 92° 99° 93°

Low Temp 64° 62° 55° 52° 58° 62° 65°

High Humidity 50% 53% 59% 75% 59% 59% 54%

Low Humidity 9% 12% 16% 13% 12% 7% 9%

Max Wind Speed 21 18 15 17 15 17 17

Rain 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Source: Arizona Meteorological Network Weekly Summary

@ Phoenix – Encanto Station (Thomas Rd & 19th Ave)

http://ag.arizona.edu/AZMET/15.htm

The highest average temperature was Friday the 13th at 5pm

The highest wind speed came on Sunday May 8th at 5pm

May 16, 2011 5

WEATHER FORECAST

Source: National Weather Service

http://forecast.weather.gov/

It’s a great week to get outside!

May 16, 2011 6

Outside AZ was hiking at Brown’s Peak when we spotted and called in

a fire burning in the distance. We weren’t the first to call, but glad

we did anyway. On our hike down we watched the wind spread the

fire, but the quick-to-act fire service officials were already on the

scene when we drove out of the area. This fire should be quickly

contained. No news on how it first caught fire.

Small wildfire catches off FR143 in Four Peaks

Wilderness Area on Sunday May 16th

Source: Outside AZ

May 16, 2011 7

Portal,

AZ

Horseshoe Two Fire burns more than 26,500 acres

On Monday May 16th this human-caused fire in southeast Arizona was only 20%

contained. More than 600 firefighters are working to divert/contain the fire

away from houses. The fire is located near Portal, Arizona on the New Mexico

border.

Sources: myFOXphoenix; AZ

Emergency Information Network ;

Google Maps

Campgrounds have been evacuated

in the area (Herb Martyr, Silver

Peak, South Fork Trailhead).

Several forest roads and trails have

been closed as well.

When driving near a fire slow

down, turn your vehicle’s

headlights on, watch for traffic

and yield to emergency vehicles.

May 16, 2011 8

Greer Lodge fire under investigation, but resort

still doing business as usual

The historic Greer Lodge was reportedly destroyed by a fire May 10th.

The lodge website assures you that the resort, which sits on 25 acres, is

still conducting business as usual - 140 rooms and 50 cabins are still

open. The Lodge that was lost to the fire will be rebuilt.

Source: http://www.greerlodgeaz.com, Greer sign photo courtesy of Outside AZ

May 16, 2011 9

Who’s behind Outside AZ?

Amy Bartlow

May 16, 2011 10

Have a suggestion or comment?

Please let me know:

Email: outsideaz@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/OutsideAZ.fb

Twitter: @OutsideAZ