U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

10/23/2026

Ogden Ranger District
Causey Area Improvement Project

Closures remain in effect for Causey Reservoir, on the Ogden Ranger District, as projects are completed that will improve the recreation experience and address safety issues for visitors. Closures will be in effect during the entire construction period. Construction activities pose an inherent risk to the public. To complete projects within the anticipated timeframe, work crews will be granted sole access to the construction sites. No public access will be allowed. Any individual or group entering the closure area can and will be cited. The closure area is actively patrolled daily.

For more information visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/uinta-wasatch-cache

The closure order and maps will also be posted.

10/21/2026

Wildfire Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Statewide wildfire updates:https://Utahfireinfo.gov/https://inciw...

10/21/2026

Logan Ranger District
Wind Cave Trailhead Project

The Logan Ranger District, in collaboration with Cache County Public Works and the Cache Valley Visitors Bureau, will begin renovations at the Wind Cave Trailhead. The project will improve the trailhead facilities, including construction of a new parking area and restroom.

Beginning October 26, the Wind Cave Trailhead, parking area, and trail will be closed to the public during the entire construction period. The project will involve heavy equipment operations, tree removal, and site preparation. Parking along U.S. Highway 89 near the trailhead will also be prohibited throughout the closure.

Visitors are encouraged to respect all closure signs and barriers, avoid the construction area, and follow posted safety instructions. These restrictions are necessary to provide for public safety while work is underway.

The current parking lot has limited parking and exposes parking vehicles to the high traffic speeds on the adjacent highway. Cars often back out of the lot directly into the travel lanes.

The project will increase parking capacity and improve safety by eliminating roadside parking and providing safe parking in a designated parking area. The project will also provide a new vault toilet to improve public health concerns.

Alternative Access to Wind Cave
Although the closure will affect the traditional route to Wind Cave, visitors can still access the Wind Cave via the Preston Valley Trailhead in Green Canyon. This alternative route is significantly longer, and visitors should plan accordingly.

Contact the Logan Ranger District Office at 435-755-3620 for additional information.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Yesterday, firefighters completed initial firing operations on Unit 1 of the Red Ryder Prescribed Burn, successfully treating around 100 acres.

The rainfall earlier in October added much needed moisture to the vegetation, allowing crews to burn hazardous fuels with minimal risk of the fire spreading.

Firefighters used hand held drip torches and a UTV-mounted Terra Torch to ignite down and dead material, targeting conifers encroaching in aspen stands.

The initial firing operation was successful, removing hazardous fuels near the edges of the burn area, creating “black line”, strengthening preconstructed containment lines around Unit 1.

Future prescribed burning is planned on the Red Ryder project area, with reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire to the communities east of the project area a primary objective.

10/20/2026

Yesterday, firefighters completed initial firing operations on Unit 1 of the Red Ryder Prescribed Burn, successfully treating around 100 acres.

The rainfall earlier in October added much needed moisture to the vegetation, allowing crews to burn hazardous fuels with minimal risk of the fire spreading.

Firefighters used hand held drip torches and a UTV-mounted terra torch to ignite down and dead material, targeting conifers encroaching in aspen stands.

The initial firing operation was successful, removing hazardous fuels near the edges of the burn area, creating “black line”, strengthening preconstructed containment lines around Unit 1.

Future prescribed burning is planned on the Red Ryder project area, with reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire to the communities east of the project area a primary objective.

10/20/2026

10/19/26 Salt Lake Ranger District- 350 piles were burned across 30 acres today in Lambs Canyon. There were minimal smoke impacts to I-80 and surrounding areas.
Piles burned across 25 acres were completed in Millcreek Canyon.
Parleys Summit and all locations mentioned above will be patrolled over the next several days.
This concludes Parleys Summit/Lambs Canyon/Millcreek Canyon prescribed burning operations for the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Thank you to our interagency partners for helping us complete this project.

10/19/2026

Heber-Kamas Ranger District
Beavers help restore Columbia Spotted Frog habitat on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A multi-phased project is being implemented to restore critical wetlands for this sensitive species. Th project will also restore ponds that will eventually be home for a family of beavers.

10/19/2026

10/19/26 Salt Lake Ranger District- Prescribed pile burning will continue in Lambs Canyon today. Firefighters are focused on completing the remaining 35 acres on this project.
Smoke is visible from I-80, do not report.
Fire personnel will begin ignitions in Millcreek Canyon behind the winter gate from Clover Springs picnic area to the Big Water trailhead area.
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and interagency fire fighters, will be working in partnership with firefighters from Utah Forestry, Fire, and State Lands on these projects.
Parleys Summit prescribed burn is now in patrol status, where firefighters will be regularly checking burnt piles for any torching.