One of Northeastern Oregon s most popular scenic byways is open earlier than usual, despite lingering snow, thanks to the crew at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort.
Annual campfire restrictions set to begin on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
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Safe campfires are a special part of enjoying the great outdoors, but there can be limits, even bans in some locations.
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook.
Reducing the risk of wildfire helps BLM be a good neighbor in the river canyons, while facilitating commercial recreation and multiple-use opportunities, the agency said in a news release Thursday. The number one goal of the BLM is promoting employee and public safety, and the river canyons present a combination of limited access, grassy fuels that dry out quickly, and steep slopes that allow wildfires to spread rapidly.
Annual campfire restrictions to start on BLM rivers in Central Oregon
Central Oregon Annual campfire restrictions will go into effect June 1, 2021 on portions of the Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked Rivers, as well as on BLM-administered lands along Lake Billy Chinook.
Reducing the risk of wildfire helps BLM be a good neighbor in the river canyons, while facilitating commercial recreation and multiple-use opportunities. The number one goal of the BLM is promoting employee and public safety, and the river canyons present a combination of limited access, grassy fuels that dry out quickly, and steep slopes that allow wildfires to spread rapidly.
He certainly couldnât find it, in any case.
That frustrating day a few years ago on the Cunningham Cove trail â and off it â helped to inspire what today is the Trailhead Stewardship Project.
Johnson hopes this partnership between The Trailhead, which is a bike and ski shop in Baker City, and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest will help future hikers avoid the conundrum that he confronted that day high on the western slopes of the Elkhorn Mountains.
Johnson is general manager of Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, which several years ago opened The Trailhead on Main Street in downtown Baker City.
North Fork John Day Wilderness: Umatilla
North Fork John Day Wilderness: Umatilla does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!
Overview
From rolling benchlands to the granite outcrops of the Greenhorn Mountains, the rugged North Fork John Day Wilderness provides an abundance of natural diversity. The wilderness is known primarily for its big game (Rocky Mountain elk and mule deer) and its anadromous fish habitat. There are over 130 miles of perennial streams, 40 miles of which provide spawning habitat for Chinook salmon and steelhead.