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Mesa Barn after restorationThe restored and preserverd Mesa Barn on the now Smokey Bear Ranger Station. This last standing feature of the old Mesa Ranger Station (circa 1930's) was recently restored to full working condition.  Among other pain staking research the old barn timbers were tested to determine its original colors, now seen repainted.

The Home of Smokey Bear

   

Home of Smokey Bear - The world-famous Smokey Bear began as an animated symbol and in 1950 became a real symbol when a tiny, burned and frightened bear cub was rescued clinging to a tree in the Capitan Mountains on the Lincoln National Forest.  Click the link above for more information.

Recent News


Features

Mexican Canyon Trestle Vista: Open for use!

MCT Vista:  View of platform, bent, signs

Click for information on the brand new Vista (viewing area) of the Mexican Canyon Trestle located just west of Cloudcroft along US82.


Fuel Wood Areas

Logo - Fuelwood Image

A guide to our current fuelwood areas.  Vicinity and area maps, how to obtain a permit, types of wood available, etc.


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Spotlights

Mexican Canyon Trestle - The New Vista

Mexican Canyon Trestle:  Historic Image

The new Mexican Canyon Trestle Vista (viewing area) is nearing completion.  Check out the project and some of the things to come including signs, history, etc.

Feral Hog Hunting

Feral Hog Image

Maps to the latest known locations of feral hogs on the Sacramento and Smokey Bear Ranger Districts.

 




The Cave Program on the Lincoln

Cave Image - The Birdbath

Information about the Lincoln's cave program -- A quick powerpoint slideshow

New Bridal Veil Falls Trail - open with construction

Bridal Veil Falls

The new Bridal Veil Falls trail (T129) remains open.  Re-construction and improvment work will continue through the fall and winter.



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