Bankhead National Forest

County petitions to close access to Caney Creek

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 - 8:45:07 AM

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.

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Locals want answers concerning parking issues at Caney Creek Falls

Wednesday, January 2, 2019 - 8:46:23 AM

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.

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Forest service seeking nominations for advisory committee

WINSTON COUNTY - The U.S. Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill four positions on the Southern Region Recreation Resource Advisory Committee to serve national forests across the Southeast. The committee is tasked with reviewing fee proposals for the forests in 13 southern states and Puerto Rico and recommending fee changes.

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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.

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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.

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Outdoor classroom will educate children and adults alike

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Bankhead National Forest is providing a way students from local schools, along with adults, can learn about various wildlife topics.