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Lake Tahoe Basin Under Threat From Caldor Fire

Protecting the Lake Tahoe Basin has become the nation’s top firefighting priority as the Caldor Fire rapidly grows. With more than 3,200 fire personnel working to contain the Caldor blaze California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties, including some of those surrounding Lake Tahoe. If approved this request would allow food, housing, and […]
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Forest Service Extends Closure of Lake Tahoe, CA South Shore Recreation Sites Until May 15th

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In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has extended the temporary closure of national forest recreation sites and areas in the South Shore Recreation Corridor effective Friday, May 1. Related: Forest Service Shuts Down […]
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Numerous Parts of the Pacific Crest Trail Closed Across California, Oregon, and Washington Due to Wildfire

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Unfortunately, wildfire is an inevitable part of summer in the West. Sections of the PCT can and do close due to fire. In the event of a closure, the Pacific Crest Trail Association works with land management agencies to recommend detours around the closure. Here’s the current, most up-to-date state of closures on the PCT. These are subject to constant change, […]
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Glacier National Park, MT is on Fire | Evacuations in Place, Trails Closed, Historic Buildings Burned, Going-To-The-Sun Road CLOSED

Glacier National Park in Montana is on fire. The Sprague fire has burned 6,388-acres and is 35% contained. The fire has burned down the 103-year-old Sperry Chalet built in 1914. Evacuations are currently in place for all residents and visitors in the Lake McDonald/Logan Pass area. The Going-To-The-Sun road is closed from Lake McDonald to Logan Pass.  Glacier National Park […]
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