QUINCY, CA, Sept. 12, 2016 – The Plumas National Forest’s 13th Annual Fall Fest will be held Saturday, October 1, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Mt. Hough Ranger District, located at 39696 Highway 70, just north of Quincy, CA. Admission to the Fall Fest is free and open to all ages! Activities: […]
Lee Anne Schramel, Public Affairs Officer, Plumas National Forest
Moonlight Fire restoration project planning
QUINCY, Calif. September 1, 2016 – Open houses have been scheduled to share information about the Moonlight Fire Area Restoration Project being proposed by the Mt. Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. According to Micki Smith, District Ranger, the district is proposing various activities to continue restoring the area affected by the 2007 […]
Plumas National Forest mourns passing of firefighter Ian Howard
SPARKS, Nev. August 25, 2016 – It is with great sadness that the U.S. Forest Service mourns the passing of firefighter Ian Howard. Crew members on Engine 16 from the Plumas National Forest discovered their friend and colleague’s passing last Sunday morning. The cause of death is unknown at this time. The crew was prepositioned […]
Frenchman Boat dock to be pulled soon
QUINCY, Calif. August 11, 2016 – The Frenchman boat dock at Frenchman Lake will be pulled shortly and will not be available for the rest of the summer due to low water conditions. Frenchman Lake is located near Portola, CA within the Plumas National Forest. The dock was pulled in late June last year due […]