On June 30, 1908, a giant fireball exploded over the forests of Tunguska in Siberia. The impact leveled hundreds of miles of forest, and the exact cause is a bit of a mystery. At the time of the explosion, it was too difficult to reach this remote part of Siberia to look for clues about […]
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USDA Forest Service invests $27.4 million in Washington and Oregon recreation projects
On June 28, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region announced a 27.4 million investment in recreation and access improvement projects across Washington and Oregon. The investment will go to 23 projects that are part of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) which makes investments in the sustainment and protection of public […]
Where Is Kevin Graves, the 28-Year-Old Man Who Went Missing at Electric Forest Music Festival 6 Years Ago?
Kevin Graves was 28 when he disappeared from the Electric Forest Music Festival in 2018 after an argument with his girlfriend Missing Persons Center Kevin Graves Kevin Graves kept in frequent contact with his family, so when they didn’t hear from him on July 1, 2018, they feared something was wrong. Kevin, who was 28 […]
Sierra National Forest partially closed as Basin Fire size doubles in Fresno County
A temporary partial closure to Sierra National Forest is in place until at least tomorrow because of the Basin Fire that was sparked by lightning this week. Forest rangers said the Basin Fire “has grown significantly in the past few days.” Rangers said the closure “is necessary due to the heightened risks associated with the […]
California environmental group sues U.S. Forest Service over Arrowhead bottled water operation
A Southern California environmental group is suing the U.S. Forest Service for allowing bottled water company BlueTriton Brands to pipe water out of the San Bernardino National Forest. The nonprofit group Save Our Forest Assn. filed the lawsuit in federal court, arguing the Forest Service violated federal laws by allowing the company to continue piping […]
Hundreds of Rainbow Family members ordered to leave NorCal forest or face fines or jail time
The U.S. Forest Service ordered hundreds of people gathered for a “Rainbow Family” celebration at an unsanctioned camp to vacate the Plumas National Forest within 48 hours or face fines or jail time. The agency issued the order Wednesday to the more than 500 members of the Rainbow Family, known as the “largest non-organization of […]
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Gov. Justice celebrates new cabins, upgrades at Coopers Rock State Forest
Jun. 24—MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and two members of his team came to Coopers Rock State Forest Monday afternoon to celebrate progress on new cabins and infrastructure upgrades to boost tourism there—and to celebrate similar progress all across the state park system. Justice, Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and Division of Natural Resources Director Brett […]
Looking inside Forest Park, the Chautauqua Auditorium
SHELBYVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — WCIA is celebrating all things ‘Shelbyville’ this week while preparing for the next live Our Town event on Friday, June 28. On the north end of town, you’ll find a big green space complete with a pool, baseball fields, a dog park and miles of trails to hike or bike. Mark […]
Biden administration old growth forest proposal doesn’t ban logging, but still angers industry
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration is advancing its plan to restrict logging within old growth forests that are increasingly threatened by climate change, with exceptions that include cutting trees to make forests less susceptible to wildfires, according to a U.S. government analysis obtained by The Associated Press. The analysis — expected to be […]