Shoshone National Forest
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It’s still burning, but it’s under control. Yesterday, at the Sheep Mountain Day Use Area in Buffalo Bill State Park, several local and state officials gathered to give an update to Wapiti residents on the Lost Creek Fire which broke out near the Buffalo Bill and Rim Rock Ranches. At this point, the fire has…
It has been hard to do any grand re-openings following COVID-19 due to the precautions that have to be taken when reopening any business and that includes the Shoshone National Forest as well. In order to remain safe, the park will keep some facilities closed such as restrooms and picnic areas. Just because the facilities…
Another route to adventure opens today in Shoshone National Forest. It was announced that portions of the Loop Road will be open the public. The Washakie Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest will partially open Louis Lake Road, FSR 300 or the Loop Road as we in Cody like to call it, at noon…
Yellowstone opens, and Shoshone National Forest along with it. While trails and the Forest itself haven’t entirely closed during the pandemic, Forest officials will begin opening 16 campgrounds and other developed recreation sites by May 22nd – so yes, you will be able to reserve a spot for your Memorial Day weekend adventure. The fire…
If two roads diverge into a wood, take whichever one will cause you to drive responsibly. Shoshone National Forest has had to face a series of frustrating decisions in light of how people have been handling their spring openings. Several roads throughout the Forest are seasonally closed, as is to be expected. Forest staff try…
Shoshone National Forest has an important request before your next excursion into the woods. Last week, all campgrounds and cabins in Shoshone National Forest were closed until at least April 30th – yet another public health measure taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This is following a general discouragement from the top – the…
Mules might be stubborn, but that’s doesn’t mean they can’t be excellent teachers. Shoshone National Forest sent several staff and a few of their mules down to the 114th National Western Stock Show in Denver, as part of the Parks first ever Range Practicum on Mule Packing. Mules and horses are critical tools for the…
Was that smoke coming from Southfork earlier this week? Yes. Shonshone National Forest fire and fuels crews were burning some slash piles between Legg Creek and Cabin Creek in the corridor of the South Fork of the Shoshone River. Kristie Salvmann, Public Information Officer for the Forest, explains that this is a fairly safe practice…
Are you an outdoor recreation outfitter or guide? The Shoshone National Forest wants to hear from you. The Forest has announced their interest in providing new avenues for visitors to experience Wyoming’s wilderness through permitted recreational activities. To accomplish this, they are actively soliciting any interest from business and individuals that would like to extend…
Make your holiday season special with an authentic Wyoming Christmas tree. Tree permits for the Shoshone National Forest will be available beginning next Monday, November 18th. Each $8 permit is good for one personal Christmas tree, so long as its less than 20 feet tall with a trunk diameter less than six inches. The permit…