USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone
National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391

Phone: 859-745-3100
FAX: 859-744-1568

Newsroom: News Releases

2008 News Releases

December 19, 2008: Gladie Learning Center closed for the holiday

December 4, 2008: Suspected Arson Fire Burns Tater Knob Fire Tower

November 14, 2008: Daniel Boone Forest Supervisor lifts fire ban

November 5, 2008: Eastern Kentucky’s commitment to prevent wildfire

October 29, 2008: Recreation fees waived for veterans

October 14, 2008: Campfire ban enforced on the Daniel Boone National Forest

October 10, 2008: Public Notice: Lands Appointment Required

October 6, 2008: Daniel Boone Forest Supervisor orders burning ban

September 25, 2008: Forest Service Urges Caution with Campfires

September 22, 2008: Fee Free Days on the Daniel Boone National Forest

September 19, 2008: Forest Service enforcing resource protection rules in Gorge

September 17, 2008: Ginseng harvest on national forest lands

September 9, 2008: Crooked Creek Project

September 9, 2008: Living Archaeology Weekend

August 29, 2008: Two men plead guilty to stripping elm bark

August 28, 2008: Forest Service proposes management for Redbird Ranger District

June 27, 2008: Daniel Boone National Forest closes Stanton office

June 18, 2008: Daniel Boone Welcomes New Deputy Forest Supervisor

June 11, 2008: Media Advisory for National Get Outdoors Day

June 9, 2008: Cycle The Gorge on National Get Outdoors Day

May 28, 2008: Free Boat Launching and Free Fishing June 7 and 8

April 28, 2008: Trail closed to protect bald eagles on Cave Run Lake

April 21, 2008: Off-highway vehicle trail closing in Pulaski County

April 14, 2008: Laurel River Lake Cleanup April 19, 2008

April 1, 2008: Recreation opportunities

March 5, 2008: Natural Bridge Area Input Sought

February 11, 2008: Public Workshop for Southern Forest Futures Project

January 31, 2008: Boat ramps above water on Laurel River Lake

January 30, 2008: Southern Forest Futures Project Workshops Scheduled

January 18, 2008: National forest recommends closing Stanton office

January 14, 2008: Public input sought on Cave Run Lake Trails

January 7, 2008: Input sought on proposed rent of recreation facilities

2007 News Releases

November 13, 2007 - Cromer Ridge: No place to ride

November 13, 2007 - Campfire ban lifted

November 7, 2007 - Recreation Fees Waived for Veterans

November 6, 2007 - Hunting season requires special safety precautions

October 30, 2007 - Gladie Center closed for winter Nov. 13

October 4, 2007 - Forest Service orders ban on fire

October 1, 2007 - Forest Service reopens areas in the Red River Gorge

October 1, 2007 - Forest Service Roads opened for hunting

September 17, 2007 - Volunteers Sought to Pull Invasive Plants

September 17, 2007 - Crooked Creek Watershed Information Sought

September 14, 2007 - Fee Free Days celebrate National Public Lands Day

September 10, 2007 - Ginseng harvest on national forest lands

September 7, 2007 - Wildfire Results in Area Closure

August 17, 2007 - Extreme Heat and Drought Affects Firefighters

August 17, 2007 - Fee Theft from National Forest

August 1, 2007 - Operation Overhang

August 1, 2007 - LAC Workshops scheduled

July 27, 2007 - Forest Service project prepares forest for wildfires

July 24, 2007 - Endangered bat found on Daniel Boone National Forest

July 23, 2007 - Fee increases proposed

July 2, 2007 - Cave Run Lake parking lots to be repaved.

June 28, 2007 - Redbird project decision withdrawn for further analysis

June 27, 2007 - Forest Supervisor order prohibits fireworks on national forest 

June 27, 2007 - Red River Gorge trails reopen following wildfire

June 18, 2007 - Forest Service officials enforcing restrictions to protect visitors and black bears

June 11, 2007 - Forest Service seeks information about Red Bird River Area

June 6, 2007 - Be Careful with fire during drought conditions

June 5, 2007 - LAC Field Trip and Workshop

May 31, 2007 - Shooting Range Closure

May 25, 2007 - National Fishing and Boating Week, Fishing Derbies

May 24, 2007 - More slippery elm bark thefts

May 15, 2007 - Cruise the Redbird

May 15, 2007 - LAC Meeting May 29, 2007

May 11, 2007 - Elisha Creek Stream Restoration Project

May 2, 2007 - Forest seeks public input on consideration to close Stanton office

April 19, 2007 - Daniel Boone National Forest Celebrates Earth Day

April 18, 2007 - Ride 4 Keeps on the Daniel Boone National Forest

April 18, 2007 - Job Corps crew prepares campgrounds for safety

April 18, 2007 - Forest Service expects increased use of national forest lakes

April 11, 2007 - Redbird River Project

April 5, 2007 - Prescribed Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest

April 2, 2007 - Public Invited to Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee Meeting

March 27, 2007 - Forest Service hosting field trip for Beaver Creek project area

March 26, 2007 - Update: Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest

March 22, 2007 - Wildfire on the London Ranger District

March 20, 2007 - Laurel River Lake Cleanup to be held April 21, 2007

March 13, 2007 4:00 pm - Update: Wildfires on the Redbird Ranger District

March 13, 2007 - Wildfire on the Daniel Boone National Forest

March 13, 2007 - Gladie Center opens for summer

March 7, 2007 - Wildfires Occurring on the Daniel Boone National Forest

March 02, 2007 - Upper Cumberland boat ramps affected on national forest

January 29, 2007 - Forest Service seeks information about Beaver Creek Area in Menifee County, Kentucky

January 19, 2007 - Daniel Boone Trailblazers sign as volunteers for the Daniel Boone National Forest  

2006 News Releases

November 30, 2006 - Operation Overhang in the Red River Gorge

October 30, 2006 - Government Vehicle Auction

October 13, 2006 - Routes for fall color viewing

September 13, 2006 - Visitor Use Survey

September 11, 2006 - Living Archaeology Weekend Sept. 22-23, 2006

August 18, 2006 - Firefighting crews reassigned to South Dakota fire

August 17, 2006 - More firefighters headed west

August 4, 2006 - Alpine Picnic Area open all week

July 28, 2006 - Kentucky firefighters headed west

July 28 - 2006 - Forest Plan appeal decision news release

July 20, 2006 - Kentucky firefighters ordered to assist

July 19, 2006 - Clear Creek Shooting Range and Road Closed for Construction

July 13, 2006 - Natural Arch Recreation Area Closed for Construction

June 27, 2006 - Slippery elm bark theft reported

June 8, 2006 - Forest Service Honors Multi-agency Law Enforcement

May 31, 2006 - Fishing Derby at Goodwater Pond

May 30, 2006 - Kids and Seniors Fishing Derbies

May 30, 2006 - Free Boat Launching and Free Fishing

May 25, 2006 - Nature Conservancy donates land

May 16, 2006 - Decision Upheld for Ice Storm Recovery

May 15, 2006  - Indian Creek Roads in Red River Gorge Re-Open

May 2, 2006 - Redbird River Project

March 29, 2006:  Forest Wildfires Result in Arrests

March 28, 2006: National Forest Looters Plead Guilty

March 24, 2006 - Prescribed Fire on the Daniel Boone National Forest

March 24, 2006 - Forest Service Requests Public Participation

March 13, 2006 - Gladie Re-Opens for Summer

March 13, 2006 - Cutting Hazard Trees to Increase Public Safety

February 27, 2006 - Jerry Perez to become Boone's new forest supervisor

February 2, 2006 - Decision for Ice Storm Recovery

January 11, 2006 - Temporary Closure of Boat Ramp at the Mouth of Laurel

January 10, 2006 - Looting for Artifacts - A Costly Crime on National Forest Lands

January 10, 2006 - Kentucky Firefighters Assist the Midwest

January 4, 2006 - Forest Service Consolidates Districts

2005 News Releases

December 27, 2005 - Stanton Ranger Goes to North Carolina Forest

December 12, 2005 - Daniel Boone National Forest Closes Somerset Office

December 5, 2005 - Public workshop concerning Red River Gorge

November 25, 2005 - Daniel Boone Closes OHV Trail for Winter

November 5, 2005 - Arson Prevention is Going to the Dogs

October 24, 2005 - Citizens Asked to Report Forest Arson

October 24, 2005 - Fire Danger High in Kentucky Forests

October 17, 2005 - Temporary Closure of Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp

Sept. 21, 2005 - Drought Causing Forest Service Concern

Sept. 16, 2005 - Forest Service Proposes Forest Health Research

Sept. 12, 2005 - Fee Free Days on the Forest

Sept. 12, 2005 - Cherokee Heritage Event

Sept. 11, 2005 - Hurricane Relief Crews Return

Sept. 7, 2005 - Living Archaeology Weekend Sept. 23 & 24

Sept. 7, 2005 - Kentucky Interagency Support Continues for Hurricane Victims

Sept. 7, 2005 - Daniel Boone Forest Supervisor Announces Retirement

July 25, 2005 - Kentucky Interagency Fire Crew Mobilized West

July 15, 2005 - Recreation Opportunities in McCreary and Pulaski Counties

July 11, 2005 - Kentucky Crew Assists Hurricane Relief Efforts

July 1, 2005 - LAC Meeting July 13, 2005

June 28, 2005 - Forest Visitors Beware of Drought Conditions

June 6 , 2005 - Law Enforcement K-9 Training

May 25, 2005 - No Fees for Boat Launching June 5 & 6

May 26, 2005 - National Trails Day

May 24, 2005 - Kids and Seniors Fishing Derbies

April 15, 2005 - Turkey Hunters Beware- Prescribed Burning this Weekend

April 8, 2005 - Caney Recreation Facilities Development

April 8, 2005 - Prescribed Fires Benefit Wild Turkey

March 17, 2005 - Forest Service Releases Administrative Direction for New Planning Rule

March 15, 2005 - No Digging on National Forest

March 14, 2005 - Bluebird Box Workshop

March 7, 2005 - Forest Service Prescribes Fire

March 7, 2005 - Spring Break Rules! (on National Forests)

February 15, 2005 - Forest Service Celebrates 100 Years 

February 7, 2005 - Public Meeting concerning Red River Gorge

February 1, 2005 - Gladie Bison Sold at Auction

January 7, 2005 - A Partnership in Public Interest

More information about news releases, contact Kimberly J. Feltner at:

Daniel Boone National Forest
1700 Bypass Road
Winchester, KY 40391 
Phone (859)-745-3100
FAX (859)-744-1568