Views like this are now off-limits while the San Juan National Forest remains closed.
The entire 1.8-million-acre San Juan National Forest closed to the public as of Tuesday as the 416 wildfire in the area continued growing, reaching 22,131 acres this week. It's the first time in the forest's 113 years for such a move.
Parts of the Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests are now welcoming hikers and campers as wildfire threat eases.
Area receives normal precipitation for first time since January.
The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.
The measure would protect more than 98,000 acres in Eagle and Summit Counties.
The seasonal closures protect elk and nesting raptors.
The SnowSport Safety Foundation argues that resorts should do more to reduce risk during low-snow conditions.
Crowd-free, rocky mountain highs -- you'll find this and more in Colorado's South San Juan Wilderness.
Parts of the Prescott and Coconino National Forests now limit campfires, smoking, and shooting to help prevent wildfires.
Officials will consider drought and wind conditions when they decide which zones to close.
