Articles from the March 27, 2020 edition

Mar 27, 2020

The Willamette National Forest has temporarily closed all developed recreation sites to provide for the protection of public health and safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The closed sites include campgrounds, day-use sites, trailheads with bathrooms, Sno-Parks, snow shelters, fire lookouts, hot springs, boat launch facilities, and OHV trailhead facilities. Agency officials say the action supports Governor Brown’s executive order directing people to stay home to save lives. The closure order is in effect through September 30th unless r...