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Reducing Crowds At Popular Arizona Hiking Site

Fossil Creek
Andrew Bernier/KJZZ
Fossil Creek in Coconino National Forest.

Fossil Creek has been getting its 15 minutes of fame — and then some. The hiking area about 20 miles east of Camp Verde has seen its popularity rise dramatically, and that’s causing some problems for it, as well as nearby sites.

Tom Tracey, a reporter for the Verde Valley newspapers, has written about the issue. He talked about why so many people visiting Fossil Creek now.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.