Laramie Ranger District

Pole Mountain Volunteer Event
Pole Mountain Volunteer Event
Pole Mountain Volunteer Event
The U.S. Forest Service is looking for volunteers to help in rehabilitating an old section of the Headquarters Trail on the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest.
Prescribed Burns
Prescribed Burns
Prescribed Burns
The Laramie Ranger District fire crews will soon be conducting prescribed burns in the northern portion of the Pole Mountain unit.
Pole Mountain Road Closures
Pole Mountain Road Closures
Pole Mountain Road Closures
Seasonal road closures are scheduled to take effect this Thursday, Feb. 1 on Pole Mountain in order to preserve road conditions and protect resources in the Medicine Bow National Forest.
Prescribed Burn
Prescribed Burn
Prescribed Burn
The Laramie Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn for the west side of Bald Mountain in the Snowy Range, near Centennial, in order to improve rangeland conditions for big-game winter habitat.
Prescribed Burns Postponed
Prescribed Burns Postponed
Prescribed Burns Postponed
The burns originally planned for this week are part of the ongoing ten-year Pole Mountain Vegetation Project on the Medicine Bow National Forest in eastern Albany County. The forest service uses the burns to mimic historically natural fire disturbances in order to reduce hazardous fuels buildup and improve habitat for native wildlife.
Wyoming Pathways Grant
Wyoming Pathways Grant
Wyoming Pathways Grant
With the awarding of the grant, maintenance of the National Forest System trails on Pole Mountain will be taking place this summer, according to a Wyoming Pathways news release.
Forest Service Closes Pole Mountain Roads
Forest Service Closes Pole Mountain Roads
Forest Service Closes Pole Mountain Roads
Recent wet conditions have forced the U.S. Forest Service to temporarily close all roads on the Pole Mountain unit of the Medicine Bow National Forest. The Forest Service says in a press release that wheeled motor vehicles are prohibited while the closure in effect...
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...