Take a road trip down Northeastern Arizona's stunning rim drive, featuring pine forests, glistening lakes, and overlooking ...

The Pius Fire began on July 8, 2024, about 20 miles northeast of Payson. Evacuations were in effect for campers near Bear Canyon Lake and Knoll Lake.

Evacuations were in effect for campers near Bear Canyon Lake and Knoll Lake. The Pius Fire began on July 8, 2024, about 20 miles northeast of Payson.

One of the most secluded lakes on offer, Bear Canyon Lake is only accessible by foot. Unlike many other lakes in Arizona, this narrow and relatively shallow lake isn’t a dam reservoir.

Pius Fire prompts camper evacuations near Bear Canyon Lake The wildfire is burning in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, about 25 miles northeast of Payson. Prev Next ...

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office issued a “GO” status to evacuate immediately for people in and around Bear Canyon Lake and Knoll Lake including the areas north of Forest Road (FR) 300, east ...