Off-Highway Vehicle use is delayed with temporary trail closure FAIRBANKS, Alaska —The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office will begin the summer season travel limitations for the White Mountains National Recreation Area and the Steese National Conservation Area on Saturday, May 13. As the summer season travel limitations take effect, the Wickersham Creek […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAIRBANKS, Alaska –Due to reduced wildland fire activity associated with the Minto Lakes Fire (#349), the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office rescinded the fire closure order that temporarily prohibited public access to the western portion of the White Mountains National Recreation Area (NRA). The recension took effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, […]