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Willow Ridge Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest

Afton, Wyo., August 13, 2024– The Bridger-Teton National Forest has responded to the lightning-caused Willow Ridge Fire burning on the west side of Willow Creek on the Greys River Ranger District.   The fire is burning a little over 10-miles northeast…

Guides ‘devastated’ following fatal ATV crash

  JACKSON (WNE) —- A California teen involved in an ATV crash Tuesday on Shadow Mountain died from a traumatic brain injury early Thursday morning at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, according to Bonneville County, Idaho, Coroner…

Merna Butte Fire Discovered on the Bridger-Teton National Forest

Merna, Wyo., August 10, 2024— The Merna Butte fire was reported in the early morning hours of August 10, 2024 on the Big Piney Ranger District off of the Horse Creek Road. The 35-acre fire is burning in heavy timber…

Bridger-Teton National Forest Suppressing Leeds Creek Fire

Pinedale, Wyo., August 2, 2024 — The Bridger-Teton National Forest is fighting a new fire on the Pinedale Ranger District of the forest. The Leeds Creek fire was reported at 10:47 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024, by Forest Service staff…

State unanimously backs 35-year plan to preserve Munger Mountain

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — For the next 35 years, a square mile of state trust land on Munger Mountain will officially be protected from development, despite fears about part of the parcel…

SVI Radio Interview: Adam Calkins, Bridger-Teton Kemmerer District

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Politicians want affordable housing on public lands. So does the Bridger-Teton.

• Using federal land for affordable housing continues to gain momentum.   By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON  — Eli Bebout leaned forward, crossed his arms and asked a question that public servants have been…

Crews Continue Work to Suppress Horse Creek Fire

The following is a release from the Bridger-Teton National Forest –  Crews continue work to suppress the Horse Creek Fire on the Big Piney Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The lightning-caused fire was discovered on July 1, 2024,…

Forest service calls in more resources to fight Horse Creek Fire

JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton National Forest called in more resources Thursday to help fight the Horse Creek Fire about 20 miles southwest of Bondurant. The lightning-caused fire was discovered July 1. It is 35 acres in size and burning…

Recreation fees increasing for some Wyoming public lands

  • Camping rates, day-use fees, cabin rental costs climbing to try to keep pace with maintenance and expenses.   By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Campground fees, day-use costs and cabin rental rates are climbing across many Wyoming public lands this…