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Tragic End to Holiday Search for Sasquatch in Washington Wilderness

Monday, December 30

Two men from Portland who were searching for Sasquatch were found dead in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Officials believe exposure and being ill-prepared were the likely causes of death. The men, aged 59 and 37, were reported missing early on Christmas Day, prompting... Read More.

Woman Reunites with Husband After Becoming Lost in Modoc’s Wilderness

Monday, August 28

What could have ended in tragedy ends in a wife being reunited with her husband after she went missing into the woods off Clear Lake Road in Modoc County.The 71-year-old woman was deer scouting with her husband when she found herself unable to relocate... Read More.

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Updates Community on National Monument Designation of Feather River Canyon

Thursday, March 23

On March 21, the Friends of Plumas Wilderness held a community meeting to discuss a proposal to declare the Middle Fork of the Feather River a National Monument. The designation would cover not only the Middle Fork but also other areas throughout Plumas County.... Read More.

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Reach Out to Community on National Monument Designation of the Feather River Canyon

Wednesday, March 8

In effort to reach out to the public following exposure during the Sierra county board of supervisors meetings and the recent hiring of an executive director, Friends of Plumas Wilderness, who has proposed designating the Feather River Canyon as a national monument, will hold... Read More.

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Present National Monument Proposal for Feather River Canyon

Tuesday, February 21

Today, Sierra County's supervisors will receive more information about the proposed Feather River National Monument, which has raised concerns among some. The board will hear from Friends of Plumas Wilderness, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving more lands in Plumas County. The supervisors requested... Read More.

LNF Seeks Input on Wilderness Permits

Friday, September 2

The Lassen National Forest is looking to go paperless. Wilderness permits are required if you plan to backpack into the national forests at a significant distance from trails and provide overnight access to undeveloped areas. Superintendent Jim Richardson says, “An online permit system can... Read More.

Hiker Lost for 2 1/2 Days in Modoc Wilderness Reunites with Family

Wednesday, August 10

A hiker lost in the Modoc wilderness for two and a half days gets reunited with his family. Joe Kidd set out from Mill Creek Falls Campground to hike Eagle Peak for the day. Upon his return, he found himself lost. The following day... Read More.

Forest Service Warns Trail Users of Caribou Wilderness Status

Tuesday, June 14

The Caribou Wilderness will likely remain uncleared of Dixie Fire damage through the year. The U. S. Forest Service reminds visitors that the area was heavily impacted by the fire and burned almost to its entirety. Trail conditions have not been assessed either and... Read More.

Graham Fire **UPDATE- Crews Work Aggressively with Hot and Windy Weekend Weather Forecast

Friday, June 10

**UPDATE**From Lassen National ForestSusanville, CA (June 10, 2022) — A wildfire was reported Thursday evening around 6:30 p.m. in the Ishi Wilderness of Lassen National Forest. The fire is located north of Cohasset, CA, in the Graham Pinery area near Wildcat Creek. As of this morning... Read More.

Stories tagged with: wilderness

Tragic End to Holiday Search for Sasquatch in Washington Wilderness

Woman Reunites with Husband After Becoming Lost in Modoc’s Wilderness

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Updates Community on National Monument Designation of Feather River Canyon

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Reach Out to Community on National Monument Designation of the Feather River Canyon

Friends of Plumas Wilderness Present National Monument Proposal for Feather River Canyon

LNF Seeks Input on Wilderness Permits

Hiker Lost for 2 1/2 Days in Modoc Wilderness Reunites with Family

Forest Service Warns Trail Users of Caribou Wilderness Status

Graham Fire **UPDATE- Crews Work Aggressively with Hot and Windy Weekend Weather Forecast

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