Forest Service announces developed recreation sites to start reopening in June
Courtesy USFS
Officials at the US Forest Service announced they would begin reopening some developed recreation sites in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Medicine-Bow Routt National Forests after May 31.
The USFS order rescinds the developed recreation site closure and fire restrictions on May 20, but gives local managers control over reopening and restrictions.
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests will begin opening developed recreation sites after May 31, but fire restrictions remain in place.
The Medicine-Bow Routt National Forests also plan to open developed recreation sites after May 31, as conditions allow. Fire restrictions are not in effect.
Recreation sites, including campgrounds, developed trailheads and picnic sites, on national forest property in the Rocky Mountain Region closed in April after Gov. Jared Polis’ stay at home executive order.
To check open sites at the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/alerts-notices/?cid=FSEPRD719034 and for Medicine-Bow Routt National Forests go to http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/mbr/alerts-notices/?cid=fseprd719205&width=full.
Support Local Journalism
Support Local Journalism
The Sky-Hi News strives to deliver powerful stories that spark emotion and focus on the place we live.
Over the past year, contributions from readers like you helped to fund some of our most important reporting, including coverage of the East Troublesome Fire.
If you value local journalism, consider making a contribution to our newsroom in support of the work we do.
Start a dialogue, stay on topic and be civil.
If you don't follow the rules, your comment may be deleted.
User Legend: 
Moderator 
Trusted User
Forest Service announces new regional forester for Rocky Mountains
The US Forest Service has named an Arvada native to be acting regional forester for the Rocky Mountain Region.
