From: wengland@stephsf.com (Bill England)
Subject: Re: National Parks Recreational Report
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1992 16:53:06 GMT
Organization: Stephen Software Systems Inc., Tacoma/Seattle, +1 800 829 1684
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  Forest service and other sources regarding current
  conditions etc.  (These reports are intended for 
  network release, primarily FIDONET at the moment.)

  I'm forwarding this one to the net.  If you find it valuable
  I'll continue to do so with future reports.

  PS.  It might be interesting to give the Forest service a little
  feedback as well in terms of accuracy, recent observed trail 
  conditions, complaints, praises!  Particularly mention the types
  of info you would like to see in future reports.

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XSubject: ROGUE RIVER REC REPORT
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X                       FS 12ROGUE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST
X                            FS 12RECREATION REPORT
X                              FS 12July 24, 1992
X                    FS 12WILD AND SCENIC UPPER ROGUE RIVER
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X    The Upper Rogue River, actually the north fork of the mighty Rogue, was
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Xdesignated as a Wild and Scenic River in 1988. This designation should not be
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Xconfused with the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, which was one of the first
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Xriver's to be designated in 1968. A Wild and Scenic river must be free-flowing,
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Xand have some special features that make it unique in comparison to other
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Xnearby rivers. The Upper Rogue (Prospect to Crater Lake National Park) was
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Xfound to have unique geological, water quality, historic, and especially,
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Xscenic features. 
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X         "Deep and dark green, swift and clear, icy cold and pure as the snows
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X    from which it sprang, the river has its source in the mountain; under
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X    Crater Lake.  It was a river at its birth; and it glided away through the
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X    Oregon forest, with hurrying momentum, as if eager to begin the long leap
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X    down through the [Cascades].  The giant firs shaded it; the deer drank from
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X    it; the little black-backed trout rose greedily to floating flies.  And in
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X    the sunlit glades, where the woods lightened, the wild lilac bloomed in its
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X    marvelous profusion of color, white and purple and pink, scenting the warm
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X    drowsy air with sweet fragrance.
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X         Then suddenly, with a gurgling roar, the river performed a strange
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X    antic.  It sank underground to reappear far below, bursting from  a great
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X    dark hole at the head of a gorge and sliding down in glancing  green
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X    inclines that ended in silvery cascades.  Below Prospect the river tumbled
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X    off the mountain in mellow thundering music, to meet its [middle] branch,
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X    and proud with added strength and beauty, it raced away...."
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X                                    "MORE"
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X    With these words, Zane Grey, in his 1927 book "The Rogue River Feud",
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Xdescribed the scenic wonders of what is now designated the Wild and Scenic
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XUpper Rogue River.  
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X    The Upper Rogue begins just inside Crater Lake National Park, where it
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Xabruptly flows out of the ground at Boundary Springs. Continuing for over forty
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Xmiles, the river flows through a dramatically incised pumice canyon, over
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Xpicturesque waterfalls, is turned on its side to rush through narrow cracks in
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Xthe lava flows, and at one point disappears below ground as it travels through
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Xa lava tube for about two hundred feet.
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X    A 2,700-foot drop in elevation through the forty-mile section of the Wild
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Xand Scenic river provides a variety of scenic attractions. Soon after the river
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Xenters the Rogue River National Forest, it carves its way through the Mazama
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Xpumice and creates a steeply incised pumice canyon over 250 feet deep for a
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Xlength of almost two miles. The pumice flats high above the river are occupied
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Xby lodgepole pine mixed with western hemlock, white fir and Shasta fir. Midway
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Xthrough the trip from its source to Prospect, the river flows through a mixed
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Xconifer forest of Douglas-fir, white fir and sugar pine. Old growth Douglas-fir
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Xand sugar pine dominate the landscape adjacent to the river. On occasion, trees
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Xexceeding six feet in diameter are visible from the river. The coniferous
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Xforest becomes a backdrop for the spectacular spring and fall color "shows"
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Xprovided by dogwood and vine maple trees that cover the banks of the river.
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X    Besides the scenic beauty of the Upper Rogue, there are also several
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Xrecreational opportunities to enjoy along the river. For more information,
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Xcontact the Rogue River National Forest Supervisor's Office at 776-3601, or the
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XProspect Ranger District at 560-3623. 
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XDate: 23 Jul 92 17:16:26 UT
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XTo: CRAIGB@stephsf.com
XSubject: Corrected Okanogan Rec Report
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XImportance: high
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X    
X    RECREATION REPORT                                             July 22, 1992
X    
X    
X    It's peak vacation season in the Okanogan National Forest.  Trails are free
X    of downed logs, snowbanks are a seasonal curiosity or grace only the
X    highest peaks, creeks and streams are clear and low, and campgrounds are
X    open and accessible.
X    
X    Mule deer are in their summer feeding grounds, and mountain goats have
X    returned to isolated pinnacles.  Black bear are devouring the delectable
X    greens found in avalanche chutes and lolling about in huckleberry patches.
X    The mountain blue bird flashes across alpine meadows, perching high atop
X    subalpine fir trees.
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X    Wild strawberries and huckleberries are awaiting the lucky passerby.  The
X    wildflower displays are spectacular in high mountain meadows.
X    
X    Hikers, horseriders, and motorbikers are ascending mountain trails, looking
X    forward to revisiting favorite views, fishing mountain streams and lakes,
X    seeking out new vistas, or searching for a spot of solitude away from the
X    crowded lowlands.
X    
X    Family reunions are now common in campgrounds on weekends, especially the
X    group facilities at national forest campgrounds at Lost Lake and Loup Loup.
X    
X    Firewood cutting continues in full swing.  Woodcutting areas of the
X    Okanogan forest are still open to chainsaw use.  Cutters are reminded to
X    check with their local Forest Service office for the daily fire precaution
X    ratings.  The ratings govern the kind of mechanized equipment allowed to
X    operate each day, and the hours of operation.  The ratings are broadcast
X    daily on KOMW radio of Omak during the morning and evening news programs.
X    
X    
X    LIGHTNING FIRES
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X    Lightning storms hammered the Okanogan National Forest Sunday night and
X    through Monday evening, bringing firefighters out to check out new blazes
X    throughout the county.  The majority of the fires found so far are in the
X    Methow Valley.  It is expected more sleepers will show up later this week.
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X    Some areas were hit by heavy showers during the storms.  In other places,
X    the rain was only a few sprinkles.
X    
X    One fire reported on Sunday evening was caused from an unattended
X    campfire.  Forest visitors are urged to be especially careful with
X    campfires and make sure they are DEAD out before leaving the area.
X    
X    Eight lightning caused fires were detected Monday on the Okanogan forest.
X    All were spot fires except one, which grew to 5 acres before it was
X    contained.  Crews mopped up the Finley Canyon fire on Tuesday.
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X    Recreation Report                                                ADD  1-1-1
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X    CAMPGROUNDS
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X    All campgrounds are open on the forest with the exception of Bonaparte Lake
X    which is closed for the season for reconstruction.
X    
X    Fees for camping in Winthrop, Twisp, and Tonasket Ranger District sites
X    vary according to water and garbage service.  Campers began paying at fee
X    sites Memorial Day weekend.  Charges at fee campgrounds will continue at
X    least through Labor Day weekend.
X    
X    
X    BEAR-PROOF CAMP CAN MINIMIZE PROBLEMS
X    
X    Whenever you are in bear country, always take the necessary precautions to
X    avoid human/bear conflicts.  Keep all food items stored a good distance
X    from camp, hang food items at least ten feet above ground and four feet
X    from any vertical surface.  If possible, airtight containers should be
X    used.  Poles for hanging items should be at least 100 yards from sleeping
X    areas.  Treat horse feed and odorous cosmetics, etc., the same way.  Keep a
X    very clean camp, and pack out all of your garbage.
X    
X    Along these lines, extra care should be taken to reduce odors.  Don't sleep
X    in the same clothes used for cooking, and sleep some distance away from
X    your cooking area.  Food containers should be cleaned and packed out.
X    Disassociating human odors from food odors should always be a top priority.
X    
X    
X    TRAILS
X    
X    On the Winthrop District, the Pasayten Wilderness is snow-free with
X    possible patches or snow cornices on high passes.  Some areas west of the
X    Pacific Crest trail may not be snow-free for stock users due to snow.
X    
X    All trails on the Tonasket District are open and maintained.
X    
X    Trails leading into the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness area are becoming
X    snow-free.  Most have been cleared of downed logs.  Others will soon be
X    maintained.  Other trails on the Twisp District are snow-free and
X    maintained.
X    
X    
X    ROADS
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X    North Cascades Scenic Highway, No. 20, was closed for a couple of days by
X    mud and rock slides, but is now open for vehicles traveling between Puget 
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X    Recreation Report                                              ADD  2-2-2
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X    Sound and the Methow Valley.  Flash floods hit the area on Monday and the 
X    highway was closed by mud, rocks, and forest debri across the roadway near
X    Rainy Pass and Cutthroat Creek.
X    
X    On the Twisp District, logs are being hauled on Little Bridge Creek, Beaver
X    Creek/Volstead, Black Canyon, and Buttermilk areas.  Jack Creek road, no.
X    4207103, has been closed from it's junction with State Highway 20 to it's
X    end.
X    
X    Logging activity is occurring on Sweetgrass Butte, Cub Pass, and Cub/Goat
X    roads on the Winthrop District.  Chancellor road, near Hart's Pass, is now
X    open after being closed by a rock slide.
X    
X    Log trucks are hauling on Myers Creek, Lyman Lake, North Fork Salmon Creek,
X    West Fork of Salmon Creek, Bonaparte Lake, and road no. 30 into Aeneas
X    Valley on the Tonasket District.
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X    SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
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X    Okanogan                                Tonasket
X      Monday thru Friday, 0745-1630           Monday thru Friday, 0700-1630
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X    Twisp                                   Winthrop
X      Monday thru Saturday, 0745-1630         Monday thru Friday, 0745-1700
X                                              Saturday, 0830-1230 and 1300-1700
X    
X    Early Winters Information Center        Washington Pass Information Center
X      Daily, 0900-1700                        Daily, 1000-1600
X    
X    INFORMATION OFFICES
X    
X    For travel information, or other information about the Okanogan National
X    Forest, please contact any of the following offices:
X    
X    Okanogan National Forest                Twisp Ranger District
X    Supervisor's Office                     P.O. Box 188
X    P.O. Box 950                            Twisp, WA 98856
X    Okanogan, WA 98840                      Phone (509) 997-2131
X    Phone (509) 826-3275
X    
X    Tonasket Ranger District                Winthrop Ranger District
X    P.O. Box 466                            P.O. Box 579
X    Tonasket, WA 98855                      Winthrop, WA 98862
X    Phone (509) 486-2186                    Phone (509) 996-2266
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