There are 1.6 million acres waiting for the public to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend in the Bitterroot National Forest, and there are several tips that officials want to pass along.
Recent hot and dry weather along with afternoon thunderstorms and frequent lightning, prompted fire management officials this week to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions.
UPDATE : Monday, July 28 4:30 p.m.
Bitterroot National Forest spokesman Tod McKay said the missing firefighter was found at about 3 p.m. walking down a logging road. Fire officials said the man became separated from his crew on Sunday, and spent the night in the woods. When found, the firefighter said he was very hungry. He was taken to a nearby hospital to be checked out, but appeared to be uninj
Over the weekend, the windswept Lost Horse Fire in the Darby Ranger District has increased in size to over 40 acres, and is considered zero percent contained.
Skiers, snowmobilers, and other winter recreationists can now get important forest information right at their fingertips, thanks to new digital visitor maps available for their mobile devices.
The Bitterroot National Forest is inviting the public to review and make comments on a watershed improvement and travel management project on the Darby Ranger District.
The popular Bass Creek recreation area will be reopened to the public on Friday, November 1, by the Stevensville Ranger District. The area has been closed since May for tree thinning operations.