A re-route in the northern end of the Wind River Range’s remote, rocky landscape is trickier.
Wildfires
Fire risk remains “very high” with few improvement signs until snowfall
Wyoming’s lead forester told lawmakers that the state’s fire season has the potential to get worse, especially in the Teton area.
Fires raging in the northwest prompt Gov. Gordon to issue an emergency declaration
The declaration allows the state to access more federal firefighting resources and directs the Office of Homeland Security to participate in firefighting responses. There is an immediate evacuation alongside the Fremont and Host Springs county lines.
Drought conditions have primed Rocky Mountains for a busy wildfire season, hurting air quality and economy
Hot, dry weather and abundant fuels created the perfect storm for lightning-caused fires on the Western Slope and in southeastern Utah. Drought forecasters are predicting little relief later this summer.
Water can be contaminated for up to 8 years after a wildfire, study says
Scientists found that water can be cloudy with sediment and full of nitrogen and phosphorus years after a fire leaves its mark.
Horse Fire grows to nearly 2,300 acres
More than 200 people are working from the air and on the ground to suppress the fire despite erratic winds.
Wildfire season is flaring up
Teton County is ramping up community preparedness as much of the Mountain West is experiencing some level of drought.
Lodging tax pool shrinks for forest stewardship
Friends of Bridger-Teton National Forest is asking for the most money out of six nonprofits operating “ambassador” programs.
Map shows key to winter wildlife closures
Public land lovers can track where to play and where to stay out in one place.
