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White Mountain National Forest Closure
Release Date: Oct 1, 2013
Contact(s): Pemigewasset Ranger District, (603) 536-6100 (out of service)
Campton, NH- Due to the lapse in federal government funding, the U.S. Forest Service, as with other federal agencies, is closed with the exception of certain essential services.
The following actions were taken today:
Search and rescue services will no longer be initiated for idiots who hike in the mountains unprepared.
1,200 USFS Employees have been furloughed, along with 25 Civilian Conservation Corps workers. Additionally, more than 320 black bear, 200 moose and 32 piping plover have been furloughed.
We sincerely apologize for the lack of entertainment in the car-camping area. Unfortunately, with the absence of bear in the camping area, tent trashing will not be possible.
It has been directed that leaf peeping season is officially closed. As of 6pm tonight, power to the maple, elm, oak and birch forests has been discontinued.
Trailhead parking fees, and camping fees can no longer be collected.
Additionally, hunting in the WMNF can no longer be controlled. We cannot guarantee the forest will be anarchy-free tonight.
Hikers are cautioned to bring extra water or filtration systems, as local water sources, brooks and waterfalls have been discontinued.
No flush toilet service will be available within the Great Gulf Wilderness Area.
While we regret the discontinuance of these service, but we are confident that the “live free or die” attitude New Hampster will prevail, without significant loss of life. We sincerely regret this inconvenience.
For updates and alerts and to obtain the most current information possible, please visit the White Mountain National Forest website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain (not presently updated)
For questions or additional information, please contact the Pemigewasset Ranger District at 603-536-6100. Call wait times may be longer than usual.
Release Date: Oct 1, 2013
Contact(s): Pemigewasset Ranger District, (603) 536-6100 (out of service)
Campton, NH- Due to the lapse in federal government funding, the U.S. Forest Service, as with other federal agencies, is closed with the exception of certain essential services.
The following actions were taken today:
Search and rescue services will no longer be initiated for idiots who hike in the mountains unprepared.
1,200 USFS Employees have been furloughed, along with 25 Civilian Conservation Corps workers. Additionally, more than 320 black bear, 200 moose and 32 piping plover have been furloughed.
We sincerely apologize for the lack of entertainment in the car-camping area. Unfortunately, with the absence of bear in the camping area, tent trashing will not be possible.
It has been directed that leaf peeping season is officially closed. As of 6pm tonight, power to the maple, elm, oak and birch forests has been discontinued.
Trailhead parking fees, and camping fees can no longer be collected.
Additionally, hunting in the WMNF can no longer be controlled. We cannot guarantee the forest will be anarchy-free tonight.
Hikers are cautioned to bring extra water or filtration systems, as local water sources, brooks and waterfalls have been discontinued.
No flush toilet service will be available within the Great Gulf Wilderness Area.
While we regret the discontinuance of these service, but we are confident that the “live free or die” attitude New Hampster will prevail, without significant loss of life. We sincerely regret this inconvenience.
For updates and alerts and to obtain the most current information possible, please visit the White Mountain National Forest website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/whitemountain (not presently updated)
For questions or additional information, please contact the Pemigewasset Ranger District at 603-536-6100. Call wait times may be longer than usual.
