Popular recreation areas closed

The Clinch Ranger District announced Friday morning that to protect public health and safety and follow federal and state health guidelines, the following facilities will be temporarily shut down:

• Bark Camp, Cave Springs, Cane Patch, Phillips Creek, Hanging Rock, High Knob and Keokee Lake recreation areas.

• High Knob and Birch Knob observation towers.

All trails and trailhead parking areas remain open, although restrooms are closed.

“These recreation areas have the potential to draw large numbers of people into close proximity to each other”, said District Ranger Michelle Davalos. “I appreciate everyone’s patience and compliance with these temporary closures as we work together to protect the health and safety of our communities.”

For more information, contact the ranger district at 276/679-8370.