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Trails and Backcountry of the Sawtooth NRA
On Thursday, September 3, 2010, Ed Cannady will present an evening program on the “Trails and Backcountry of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area”. Join Ed, Backcountry Recreation Manager, for a journey on his favorite trails. Redfish Lake Visitor Center will host the program at 8 PM. The presentation is free and open to the public.
For additional information contact the visitor center at 208-774-3376 from 9:30 to 4:30 Friday to Sunday.
Labor Day weekend Evening Program
As the Corps of Discovery traversed Idaho, nature presented numerous challenges. Join Mike Crosby, lead historian at the Sac Center, for a presentation titled “Lewis and Clark Traveling Medicine Show”. Dressed in period attire, Mike will share a collection of materials taken by the expedition to survive in the unknown country obtained by the Louisiana Purchase.
The evening program will begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday, September 4, hosted by the Redfish Lake Visitor Center. The center is located 5 miles south of Stanley. For additional information, call the center at 208-774-3376 Friday through Sunday.
The presentation is free and open to the public.
Sawtooth NRA Schedule Aug 26 to Sept 5
Schedule of Events – August 26-29 & Sept 2-5 Redfish Lake Visitor Center Thursday, August 26 Thursday, September 2 Evening Program 7:00 PM Campfire Evening Program Program 7:30 PM “Buzzing About Bees” Program 8:00 PM “Trails & Backcountry of the Sawtooth NRA” Guest Ed Cannady, Backcounty Recreation Manager ... Read More →
Highway 21 is now open
As of now, Highway 21 is open and will remain that way unless the weather causes the fire to shift back towards the highway. UPDATE: The highway is still “open” with around 20-30 minute delays due to the pilot car and single lane.
Highway 21 update
Heavy winds pushed the Banner Fire northwest Saturday and increased the area to approximately 1000 acres. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain just west of Highway 21, 18 miles northwest of Stanley Idaho and five miles north of Banner Summit on the Salmon – Challis National Forest. Highway 21 has been closed between ... Read More →
Highway 21 closed temporarily
Due to a wild fire Highway 21 is closed temporarily. For up to date information visit http://511.idaho.gov/ Highway 21 should open soon.
