Monday, July 24, 2006

Fire Managers Re-Open Portages and Lakes

From the Cavity Lake Incident Command Post as of July 24, 2006 at 12:00 PM.

Due to improved weather conditions and a fire containment of 30%, Forest Service managers, coordinating with the United Fire Command, are re-opening several portages and lakes on the northeast asnd east sides of the Cavity Lake Fire. The following areas within the BWCA will be open effective Monday, July 24 at 12:00 PM.
  • Red Rock Bay on Sag Lake
  • Devils Walk of Sag Sag Lake
  • Cross Bay Entry Point (Ham Lake)f
  • Missing Link Entry Point, however Tuscarora Portage to Owl Portage remains closed
  • Seagull Lake is open to camping east of a line from Paulson Lake Portage, north, to the Palisades. Paulson Lake Portage remains closed. The remainder of Seagull Lake west of this remains open for day-use only.

In order to go in, you must still have a day permit or overnight paddle permit.

Good news everyone!!!!

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