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USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568
Newsroom: News Releases
2011 News Releases
December 2, 2011: Cave Run Lake Trails Project update
November 2, 2011: Forest Service waives recreation fees for Veteran’s Day
November 2, 2011: Forest Service conducting visitor surveys
October 17, 2011: Redbird Ranger District PRIDE Cleanup from 10 am until noon on Saturday, Oct. 22.
October 14, 2011: Forest Service conducts feasibility study for extended ATV use on trails
Sept. 27, 2011: Preservation group awards Daniel Boone National Forest for rock shelter protection efforts
Sept. 27, 2011: Cumberland Ranger District opens roads for hunting season
Sept. 26, 2011: Forest Service seeks comments on Casada School House
Sept. 21, 2011: Ryan’s Mountain road reopened, slide repaired
Sept. 19, 2011: Alpine picnic area reopens Friday following construction, upgrades
Sept. 15, 2011: Forest Service recognizes National Public Lands Day, waives recreation fees
Sept. 15, 2011: The past comes to life during Living Archaeology Weekend
Sept. 7, 2011: Forest Service seeks volunteers to pull invasive plants in the Red River Gorge
Sept. 7, 2011: Forest Service staff scheduled at courthouse
August 2, 2011: Hemlock Grove Picnic Area now open
July 21, 2011: Forest Service Road 195 in Whitley County will close for construction.
July 7, 2011: Cave Hollow Bat Management Project
June 6, 2011: Forest Service waives fee at Natural Arch for National Get Outdoors Day
June 1, 2011: Forest Service reminds visitors of food storage restrictions to prevent black bear encounters
June 1, 2011: Volunteers celebrate National Trails Day in national forest
May 27, 2011: Forest Service, partners host kids fishing derbies; Fees waived at lake boat ramps
May 23, 2011: Open House, Kentucky River Watershed Assessment
May 10, 2011: Daniel Boone Resource Advisory Committee recommends projects, Forest Supervisor approves
May 2, 2011: Forest Service closes roads for culvert replacements
April 5, 2011: Laurel River Lake campgrounds under repair, open later
March 28, 2011: Alpine, Hemlock Grove closed for construction, upgrades
March 25, 2011: Forest Service temporarily closes Cane Creek Road
March 24, 2011: Auxier Ridge in Red River Gorge reopens after wildfire
March 16, 2011: Forest Service closes road for safety, construction
March 15, 2011: Forum on Proposed Forest Planning Rule March 17
March 2, 2011: CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. Daniel Boone Resource Advisory Committee meeting March 7, 2011
February 14, 2011: Forest Service implements seasonal voluntary trail closure
2010 News Releases
December 23, 2010: Stream and wetland restoration team receives Forest Service award
November 22, 2010: Improvements planned for Mouth of Laurel boat ramp
November 19, 2010: Fire bans no longer in effect for Red River Gorge, Cave Run Lake - Road, trails remain closed
November 12, 2010: Some road, trail sections reopen in Red River Gorge; fire ban remains in effect
November 10, 2010: Forest Service plans controlled burn near Laurel River Lake
November 8, 2010: Red River Gorge fire still smoking; fire ban remains in effect
November 8, 2010: Forest Service waives recreation fees for Veteran’s Day
November 5, 2010: Highway 77 reopens in Red River Gorge, fire ban remains in effect
November 1, 2010: Forest Service seeks help in identifying men in photo
November 1, 2010: Daniel Boone Resource Advisory Committee conducts first meeting
October 29, 2010: Forest Service “burns out” wildfire in Red River Gorge
October 28, 2010: Forest Service closes more trails due to wildfire in Red River Gorge
October 26, 2010: Forest Service increases fine for illegal campfires
October 25, 2010: Reward offered for escaped campfire in Red River Gorge
October 24, 2010: Wildfire prompts area closure in the Red River Gorge
October 8, 2010: Fire ban issued for Cumberland Ranger District, Red River Gorge Trails closed due to wildfires
October 7, 2010: Fall fire season comes with drought; Forest Service urges caution
September 20, 2010: Committee seeks project proposals to benefit national forest lands
September 17, 2010: Ginseng harvest on national forest lands
September 16, 2010: Forest Service recognizes National Public Lands Day, waives recreation fees
September 8, 2010: Forest Service seeks volunteers to pull invasive plants in the Red River Gorge
September 7, 2010: Living Archaeology Weekend Sept. 24-25
September 3, 2010: Forest Service roads open for fall hunting season
August 19, 2010: East Fork Indian Creek Stream Restoration Project
August 17, 2010: Forest Service temporarily closes roads in Indian Creek of Red River Gorge
August 9, 2010: Forest Service recognizes back-to-school season, waives recreation fees
July 1, 2010: Red River Gorge reopened, food storage order issued
June 28, 2010: Black bear attack prompts temporary closure of Red River Gorge Geological Area
June 1, 2010: Forest Service celebrates National Trails Day, waives recreation fees
May 24, 2010: Forest Service, partners host kids fishing derbies; Fees waived at lake boat ramps
May 20, 2010: Forest Service continues cave and mine closure order to protect bats
May 3, 2010: Forest Service provides information staff at courthouse
April 14, 2010: Forest Service volunteers blaze the trail
April 8, 2010: Cave Run Lake Cleanup
March 31, 2010: Cave Run Lake Cleanup (view flyer)
March 19, 2010: Laurel River Lake Cleanup
March 19, 2010: Forest Service conducting controlled burn in Clay County
March 19, 2010: Forest Service conducting controlled burn in McCreary County
March 18, 2010: Controlled Burns on the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 1, 2010: Forest Service implements seasonal voluntary trail closure
January 19, 2010: New ranger for Stearns district
January 13, 2010: Redbird district ranger accepts new position
2009 News Releases
November 30, 2009: Forest Service volunteer Rob Armstrong receives award
November 17, 2009: Hunting season requires special safety precautions
November 12, 2009: Cave Run Non-Motorized Trails Initiative proposal available for public review. Comments due by December 18, 2009
November 6, 2009: Recreation fees waived on Veterans Day
October 2, 2009: Forest Service makes decision on power transmission line from Big Creek to Goose Rock
October 2, 2009: Forest Service appoints acting ranger for Stearns Ranger District
September 22, 2009: Indian Creek road reopens in the Red River Gorge
Sept. 17, 2009: Stearns district ranger accepts new position in Utah
Sept. 14, 2009: Recreation fees waived on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26, 27
September 9, 2009: Living Archaeology Weekend September 25-26, 2009
August 24, 2009: Fee increase proposed for Koomer Ridge Campground
August 19, 2009: Ginseng harvest on national forest lands
August 17, 2009: Guilty pleas result in fines, penalties following Nada Tunnel fire
August 5, 2009: Kentucky firefighters head west to fight California fires
August 5, 2009: Congressman Rogers, Forest Service host reopening ceremony for Natural Arch Recreation Area
July 17, 2009: Forest Service hosting open house on invasive species suppression
July 14, 2009: Forest Service seeks public input on invasive plants treatment
June 30, 2009: Forest Service enforcing resource protection rules in the Red River Gorge
June 29, 2009: Forest Service seeks public input on invasive insect suppression efforts
June 25, 2009: Pine Knot JCC recognized for fire management support
June 15, 2009: Road closure at Indian Creek
June 5, 2009: Beum named Supervisor of Daniel Boone National Forest
May 27, 2009: Free Fishing and Free Boat Launching
May 22, 2009: Forest Services closes mines and caves to protect bats
April 1, 2009: Collecting forest products on national forest land
March 31, 2009: Proposed Actions on Indian Creek of the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 18, 2009: Prescribed Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 18, 2009: Forest Service seeks candidates to serve on advisory committee
March 16, 2009: Recreation opportunities on national forest land
March 16, 2009: Special Events at Gladie
March 12, 2009: Forest Service project decision withdrawn for further analysis
March 8, 2009: (pdf) U.S. FOREST SERVICE TO CONTRIBUTE TO NATIONAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY
March 3, 2009: Voluntary trail restrictions at Cave Run Lake
February 13, 2009: Red River Gorge facilities reopening after ice storm
February 11, 2009: Forest Service seeks public comment on proposed coal lease
February 2, 2009: Forest Service hosts open house, seeks public involvement
January 29, 2009: Hazardous conditions in the Red River Gorge
January 20, 2009: Daniel Boone National Forest welcomes new ranger to London district
2008 News Releases
December 19, 2008: Gladie Learning Center closed for the holiday
December 4, 2008: Suspected Arson Fire Burns Tater Knob Fire Tower
November 14, 2008: Daniel Boone Forest Supervisor lifts fire ban
November 5, 2008: Eastern Kentucky’s commitment to prevent wildfire
October 29, 2008: Recreation fees waived for veterans
October 14, 2008: Campfire ban enforced on the Daniel Boone National Forest
October 10, 2008: Public Notice: Lands Appointment Required
October 6, 2008: Daniel Boone Forest Supervisor orders burning ban
September 25, 2008: Forest Service Urges Caution with Campfires
September 22, 2008: Fee Free Days on the Daniel Boone National Forest
September 19, 2008: Forest Service enforcing resource protection rules in Gorge
September 17, 2008: Ginseng harvest on national forest lands
September 9, 2008: Crooked Creek Project
September 9, 2008: Living Archaeology Weekend
August 29, 2008: Two men plead guilty to stripping elm bark
August 28, 2008: Forest Service proposes management for Redbird Ranger District
June 27, 2008: Daniel Boone National Forest closes Stanton office
June 18, 2008: Daniel Boone Welcomes New Deputy Forest Supervisor
June 11, 2008: Media Advisory for National Get Outdoors Day
June 9, 2008: Cycle The Gorge on National Get Outdoors Day
May 28, 2008: Free Boat Launching and Free Fishing June 7 and 8
April 28, 2008: Trail closed to protect bald eagles on Cave Run Lake
April 21, 2008: Off-highway vehicle trail closing in Pulaski County
April 14, 2008: Laurel River Lake Cleanup April 19, 2008
April 1, 2008: Recreation opportunities
March 5, 2008: Natural Bridge Area Input Sought
February 11, 2008: Public Workshop for Southern Forest Futures Project
January 31, 2008: Boat ramps above water on Laurel River Lake
January 30, 2008: Southern Forest Futures Project Workshops Scheduled
January 18, 2008: National forest recommends closing Stanton office
January 14, 2008: Public input sought on Cave Run Lake Trails
January 7, 2008: Input sought on proposed rent of recreation facilities
2007 News Releases
November 13, 2007 - Cromer Ridge: No place to ride
November 13, 2007 - Campfire ban lifted
November 7, 2007 - Recreation Fees Waived for Veterans
November 6, 2007 - Hunting season requires special safety precautions
October 30, 2007 - Gladie Center closed for winter Nov. 13
October 4, 2007 - Forest Service orders ban on fire
October 1, 2007 - Forest Service reopens areas in the Red River Gorge
October 1, 2007 - Forest Service Roads opened for hunting
September 17, 2007 - Volunteers Sought to Pull Invasive Plants
September 17, 2007 - Crooked Creek Watershed Information Sought
September 14, 2007 - Fee Free Days celebrate National Public Lands Day
September 10, 2007 - Ginseng harvest on national forest lands
September 7, 2007 - Wildfire Results in Area Closure
August 17, 2007 - Extreme Heat and Drought Affects Firefighters
August 17, 2007 - Fee Theft from National Forest
August 1, 2007 - Operation Overhang
August 1, 2007 - LAC Workshops scheduled
July 27, 2007 - Forest Service project prepares forest for wildfires
July 24, 2007 - Endangered bat found on Daniel Boone National Forest
July 23, 2007 - Fee increases proposed
July 2, 2007 - Cave Run Lake parking lots to be repaved.
June 28, 2007 - Redbird project decision withdrawn for further analysis
June 27, 2007 - Forest Supervisor order prohibits fireworks on national forest
June 27, 2007 - Red River Gorge trails reopen following wildfire
June 18, 2007 - Forest Service officials enforcing restrictions to protect visitors and black bears
June 11, 2007 - Forest Service seeks information about Red Bird River Area
June 6, 2007 - Be Careful with fire during drought conditions
June 5, 2007 - LAC Field Trip and Workshop
May 31, 2007 - Shooting Range Closure
May 25, 2007 - National Fishing and Boating Week, Fishing Derbies
May 24, 2007 - More slippery elm bark thefts
May 15, 2007 - Cruise the Redbird
May 15, 2007 - LAC Meeting May 29, 2007
May 11, 2007 - Elisha Creek Stream Restoration Project
May 2, 2007 - Forest seeks public input on consideration to close Stanton office
April 19, 2007 - Daniel Boone National Forest Celebrates Earth Day
April 18, 2007 - Ride 4 Keeps on the Daniel Boone National Forest
April 18, 2007 - Job Corps crew prepares campgrounds for safety
April 18, 2007 - Forest Service expects increased use of national forest lakes
April 11, 2007 - Redbird River Project
April 5, 2007 - Prescribed Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest
April 2, 2007 - Public Invited to Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee Meeting
March 27, 2007 - Forest Service hosting field trip for Beaver Creek project area
March 26, 2007 - Update: Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 22, 2007 - Wildfire on the London Ranger District
March 20, 2007 - Laurel River Lake Cleanup to be held April 21, 2007
March 13, 2007 4:00 pm - Update: Wildfires on the Redbird Ranger District
March 13, 2007 - Wildfire on the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 13, 2007 - Gladie Center opens for summer
March 7, 2007 - Wildfires Occurring on the Daniel Boone National Forest
March 02, 2007 - Upper Cumberland boat ramps affected on national forest
January 29, 2007 - Forest Service seeks information about Beaver Creek Area in Menifee County, Kentucky
January 19, 2007 - Daniel Boone Trailblazers sign as volunteers for the Daniel Boone National Forest
More information about news releases, contact
Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391
Phone (859)-745-3100
FAX (859)-744-1568
