Travel

Monsoon Season Arrival and Holiday Travel

6/30/2022 - 12:03 pm
Aapche-Sitgreaves, July 4, Independence Day, monsoon, Travel, Roads, highway, forest

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests experiences annual flooding and drought almost every year. With most of the year’s moisture arriving in a continual 6-8 weeks out of the year, it is crucial to prepare and know what to do in the very likely event of extreme weather.

Protect yourself, vehicle from extreme heat as you travel this summer

5/23/2022 - 9:09 am
ADOT, Heat, monsoon, heat awareness week, Travel, car, summer, extreme heat

Temperatures are rapidly rising and schools are letting out, which means summer is here. And since summers in Arizona get really hot, the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to protect themselves and their vehicles this summer.

Governor Doug Ducey has proclaimed this week, May 23 - 27, as Heat Awareness Week. And for those traveling in and around Arizona this summer, ADOT has compiled some safety tips to help make sure you are prepared for soaring summer temperatures.