Natural History Wanderings

Today the Geology Fire remains at 1,088 acres and is 95% contained. Firefighters continue to monitor for heat, address remaining hot spots, and repair damage from suppression activity. Today crews built fencing along portions of the road to prevent further damage to natural areas.
Geology Tour Road and Berdoo Canyon Road remain closed to the public. Pinkham Canyon and Fried Liver Wash areas are closed to hiking. Backcountry wilderness camping is closed in the Lost Horse, Pleasant Valley, Twin Tanks, and Hexie Mountain zones. All other areas of the park remain open for visitor use, with the exception of seasonal closures listed on the park website: https://www.nps.gov/jotr/.