Prescribed fire activity temporarily suspended in Bankhead
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service has announced that all new ignitions for prescribed fire in Bankhead National Forest have been postponed until further notice.
Bankhead National Forest
Alabama Resource Advisory Committee announces funding availablity
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is accepting project proposals for review and consideration to benefit natural resources on the Bankhead and Talladega National Forests in Winston, Lawrence and Clay counties.
Alabama Resource Advisory Committee announces funding availablity
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama Resource Advisory Committee is accepting project proposals for review and consideration to benefit natural resources on the Bankhead National Forest in Winston and Lawrence counties.
U.S. Forest Service seeking new campground concessionaire for Corinth and Clear Creek
WINSTON COUNTY - The National Forests in Alabama, Bankhead Ranger District, is soliciting applications for a concession special use permit for the operation of two developed recreation sites, Clear Creek Recreation Area and Corinth Recreation Area.
Bankhead seeking public input on decision
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Bankhead National Forest is seeking public input on the final boundary developed for the Sipsey Fork on the West Ford Wild and Scenic River.
Hiker rescued after three days in Bankhead Forest
Sid Burgess is reunited with family members, as he is transported from ALEA helicopter to RPS ambulance for medical transport after being found in the Bankhead National Forest.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - An experienced hiker, who had been in the Bankhead National Forest for three days, was found and rescued leading to an emotional moment when the man was reunited with family members before being transported for medical treatment at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham.
County petitions to close access to Caney Creek
Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes explains the county will not tolerate illegal parking on the county right-of-way.
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Winston County Commission has petitioned the U.S. Forest Service to temporarily close access to the area of the Bankhead National Forest off County Road 2 leading to Caney Creek Falls due to parking, overcrowding from visitors and other related dangers.
Locals want answers concerning parking issues at Caney Creek Falls
Caney Creek Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in the Bankhead Forest. This photo was taken this past summer with back lights at night. Ron Burkett is the photographer and graciously allowed the Alabamian to use his photo.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Winston County is unique - not all people in Alabama, or anywhere for that matter, have the option of walking out their back door into a forest or protected wilderness area.
Illegal parking near Caney Creek creating issues
Visitors face a fine if caught parking on the right-of-way.
ASHRIDGE - A popular tourist attraction in Winston County is creating problems for landowners and emergency officials.
Sipsey Wilderness Rescue
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - Going for a hike in the wilderness can be both calming and dangerous as one man found out Saturday, June 9.