Big South Fork Announces Lifting of Restrictions on Backcountry Fires

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on Aug. 1, 2012. It is reproduced in full below.

Due to the recent rains, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area has lifted the recent temporary restriction on backcountry fires within the Big South Fork. Visitors are reminded that fireworks are always prohibited within the Big South Fork.

For further information, contact the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service