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Planning a Visit to Sequoia National Forest?
Conditions in the forests change seasonally, during the winter months, many roads are closed due to snow. In late summer and fall, wildfires can necessitate closures in campground and day use areas. For detailed information on current restrictions and closures in this national forest, please visit the official USFS Sequoia National Forest website.
March 22nd, 2021 by Joseph David
Forest Ranger District recognized by the Region
Western Divide Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest was awarded “District of the Year”.
December 18th, 2018 by Eric Mart
New ranger station opens in Kernville
PORTERVILLE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2017—More than 100 Kern Valley residents, state and federal representatives, and partners gathered Nov. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sequoia National Forest Kern River Ranger Station in Kernville, California. Community leaders and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners joined Randy Moore, Regional Forester for the U.S. Forest […]
November 6th, 2017 by Eric Mart
Prescribed Burn Projects begin on the Hume Lake Ranger District
DUNLAP, Calif., November 2, 2017 – Today, Sequoia National Forest Fire Managers are initiating prescribed burn projects in the Hume Lake Ranger District in the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Fire management crews will conduct burn operations now that weather and smoke conditions have become favorable. Burning will begin today and will continue as long as […]
November 2nd, 2017 by Eric Mart
Forest Service to begin Prescribed Burning Projects
KERNVILLE, Calif., November 2, 2017—Hazardous fuels reduction projects are scheduled this winter on three mountaintops within the Kern River Ranger District in the Sequoia National Forest. All projects are subject to weather and air quality conditions. Burns may begin as early as next week. The Greenhorn Mountain project is adjacent to the community of Alta […]
November 2nd, 2017 by Eric Mart
Glass containers banned along portions of the Tule River
PORTERVILLE, Calif., July 28, 2017 – Sequoia National Forest officials issue a Forest Order to prohibit glass containers along sections of the Tule River to protect the health and safety of Forest visitors, effective Friday, July 28, 2017 to Saturday, September 30, 2017. According to Forest Supervisor Kevin Elliott, the problem of glass bottles and […]
July 28th, 2017 by Eric Mart
Forest officials open public access to the Tule River in the Giant Sequoia National Monument
PORTERVILLE, Calif., July 27, 2017 – Forest officials rescinded the Tule River Closure Order, effective July 28, 2017, that temporarily prevented entry to popular high use public access areas on the Tule River within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The closure order was issued in the interest of public safety, due to swift moving water […]
July 27th, 2017 by Eric Mart
Sequoia National Forest Officials Issue Fire Restrictions
Hume Lake, Kern River and Western Divide Ranger Districts now under fire restrictions. PORTERVILLE, Calif., July 27, 2017 – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented on the Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument beginning Friday, July 28, 2017 until further notice. These restrictions are deemed necessary to protect public safety and prevent human-caused […]
July 27th, 2017 by Eric Mart
Most Areas Reopen in Hume Lake Ranger District
DUNLAP, Calif., July 11, 2017 –Most recreational areas impacted by the Rough Fire or damaged during winter storms on the Hume Lake Ranger District in Giant Sequoia National Monument will be reopened within a week or two. A few roads and trails will continue to be closed where hazardous conditions exist that couldn’t be abated. […]
July 11th, 2017 by Eric Mart
Trail of 100 Giants Opens with new Boardwalk
SPRINGVILLE, California, September 27, 2016 –The Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument celebrated the completion of the new boardwalk at the Trail of 100 Giants in a ribbon cutting ceremony held September 21, 2016. “We are proud to announce the entire re-opening of Trail of 100 Giants,” stated District Ranger Eric LaPrice. “Now […]
September 28th, 2016 by Eric Mart