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2026 Press Releases

Tahoe National Forest closes Five Lakes area following airplane crash

Release Date: March 23, 2026
March 28, 2026 Update: The Five Lakes closure has been terminated following the completion of incident investigation and the successful extraction of…

Castle Peak Avalanche Closure Lifted

Release Date: February 23, 2026
Tahoe National Forest has lifted the Castle Peak Avalanche Closure. The area was closed for public safety and to support search and rescue operations…

Tahoe National Forest issues closure following avalanche near Castle Peak

Release Date: February 19, 2026
In response to a backcountry avalanche that occurred Feb. 17, 2026 resulting in multiple skier fatalities, Tahoe National Forest has issued the…

Tahoe National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

Release Date: February 12, 2026
Tahoe National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply.“Our seasonal…