Sawtooth National Forest

The Black Mountain Fire started in an area already planned for a prescribed burn.

The team of forest service specialists evaluate burned areas for risk of further damage. So far, they've found a lot of positive news in the burn scar of the Ross Fork fire.

The evacuation order for houses in Smiley Creek was downgraded Thursday as rain continues to dampen the Ross Fork Fire, which is now 28% contained.

The Sawtooth National Forest is proposing its first forest-wide environmental assessment for increased prescribed burning to help forest resiliency.

For the second year in a row, groups like the Idaho Conservation League, The National Forest Foundation and the Sawtooth Society are looking for volunteers for a cleanup in the forest. The self-guided effort will take place between Sept. 12 and Sept. 25.

Bald Mountain is the economic driver for the Wood River Valley, drawing more than 400,000 skiers each year to Sun Valley. But forest managers say the health of the mountain’s trees is at risk.

All campgrounds in the Sawtooth National Forest will be open on Memorial Day Weekend, but outdoor enthusiasts should be aware of some rule changes this year.

A low-flying helicopter last weekend harassed a work crew building a public trail on an easement crossing private land that connects the popular tourist…

The Idaho Conservation League finds itself in a unique position as they have two separate hearings scheduled regarding the Sawtooth National Forest. One…