Forest Service

Rules and Guidelines for Snowmobiling in Wyoming
Rules and Guidelines for Snowmobiling in Wyoming
Rules and Guidelines for Snowmobiling in Wyoming
A group of about 100 snowmobilers is coming to the Snowy Range this weekend, and a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer is taking the opportunity to put out some key information about snowmobiling in the Medicine Bow National Forest...
Happy Jack Recreation Site Temporarily Closed
Happy Jack Recreation Site Temporarily Closed
Happy Jack Recreation Site Temporarily Closed
The U.S. Forest Service Says recent snow accumulation and forecasted winds have forced the temporary closure of the Happy Jack Recreation Site. The Forest Service says the Laramie Ranger District has not been able to plow Forest Road 719, which provides access to the parking lot...
Road Closures on Pole Mountain
Road Closures on Pole Mountain
Road Closures on Pole Mountain
Two roads near Vedauwoo are closed while the U.S. Forest Service implements the Pole Mountain Landscape Fuels Treatment Partnership. A portion of Forest Road 700 (Vedauwoo Glen Road) and all of the 700E Road are temporarily closed to all motorized travel...
Officials Discuss Management of Old Happy Jack Ski Area
Officials Discuss Management of Old Happy Jack Ski Area
Officials Discuss Management of Old Happy Jack Ski Area
Members of the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Forest Service officials met Monday to discuss a course of action after recent sledding accidents at the old Happy Jack ski area. No formal decisions were made at the meeting, but spokesmen said the agencies would work closely going forward to make the public aware of the risks inherent in using the area for winter activities...
Forest Service Announces Proposed Management Action
Forest Service Announces Proposed Management Action
Forest Service Announces Proposed Management Action
The United States Forest Service has announced a Proposed Action for Pole Mountain Travel Management.  The agency will host two open houses during November to provide information and start a discussion about the project. The open house in Laramie will be held from 6-8 p...