National Weather Service Confirms EF-1 Tornado in Teton Canyon
The National Weather Service office in Riverton has confirmed that a severe wind event in the Teton Canyon area of western Teton County, Wyoming earlier this month was an EF-1 tornado — only the third documented tornado in the county’s…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions rescinded for eastern Idaho
The following is a news release from officials with the Caribou-Targhee National Forest – As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind Stage 1Fire Restrictions on lands within…
Caribou-Targhee National Forest Fire Updates
• X: @Caribou_Targhee | Facebook: USFSCaribouTarghee Lightning tracked across southeast Idaho the past week igniting multiple wildfires on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Fire crews responded quickly to the new starts and are actively engaged in full-suppression actions and utilizing risk-based…
Fire Watch: Little Greys 39 acres, Dollar Lake at 1,388. New fire south of Star Valley.
The Dollar Lake Fire that started Thursday afternoon in the Pinedale Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest doubled in size overnight, with the latest report showing a total of 1,388 total acres burned. The fast moving fire, burning in…
Tincup restoration continues in Star Valley area
Restoration of Tincup Creek on the west side of Star Valley was showcased for state and federal agencies on June 6. Tanner Belknap, Salt River Project Manager for Trout Unlimited, hosted the agencies for a day-long tour of three…
Montpelier Ranger District plans prescribed fire in the Strawberry Canyon area
Project will improve health and resilience of National Forest Lands Starting May 5 through May 31, the Montpelier Ranger District plans to ignite a 503-acre prescribed burn in the Strawberry Canyon area, 15 miles west of Montpelier, ID. Ignition of…
Once again, Trump administration asks western Wyoming foresters to resign
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Warning that future cuts to the federal workforce are inbound, the Trump administration is, once again, asking U.S. Forest Service workers in Jackson Hole — and elsewhere…
Slug Creek Fire burns between Soda Springs and Star Valley
Fire crews in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest responded to the Slug Creek fire burning approximately 20 miles east of Springs on Sunday, October 13. Tow hand crews, various air resources and four engines worked through the day keeping the fire…
Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3, 2024. With a firewood permit purchase, forest visitors will receive the permit, tags, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest terms and conditions handout, and a ranger district…
‘Unethical wildlife viewing’ prompts WGF to relocate area grizzly
According to information released by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGF), the agency coordinated an effort with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to relocate a subadult male grizzly bear on August 26. Information from the WGF stated “the…