BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area

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BLM extends winter season access in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area

The lingering snowpack allows for continued use of snowmobiles   FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Until further notice, the Bureau of Land Management Eastern Interior Field Office is extending the winter season travel limitations in two popular areas. The lingering snowpack supports an extended snowmobile riding season in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese […]

Capital Funding Proposed to Replace Four Bridges on the Alaska, Richardson & Steese

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Capital Funding Proposed to Replace Four Bridges on the Alaska, Richardson & Steese

Investment supports transportation safety, resiliency, and economic vitality (Fairbanks, Alaska) — Interior Alaskans will start to see significant improvements along the Alaska Richardson and Steese Highways with the replacement of four additional bridges under the Governor’s Amended FY24 Capital Budget.  “We have bridge infrastructure on our National Highway System routes in the interior that date back […]

BLM extends summer off-highway vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

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BLM extends summer off-highway vehicle limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area

Lack of adequate snow cover extends summer limitations through October   FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Due to the lack of adequate snow cover in the White Mountains National Recreation Area and Steese National Conservation Area, the summer off-highway vehicle (OHV) limitations will remain in effect until October 31. “We ask for the public’s patience and understanding […]

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