Virginia public land.

[EdP]

Not good news for those of us who hunt and recreate in SW Virginia:
Mount Rogers NRA and Clinch Ranger District in GW & Jefferson NF closed until Oct 1, 2025 unless the closure order is terminated earlier.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1208253.pdf

 

[Glendon Mullins]

I think they opened some of those back up

 

[EdP]

I think they opened some of those back up

Yes, and that is very good news. REf: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/gwj/alerts-notices/?aid=91201
Hopefully they will announce further openings as roads are cleared. Closing the entire areas for a whole year seemed unreasonable.

 

[Billy Goat]

Phased reopening of parkway starting next week