The U.S. Forest Service focuses restoration efforts focusing on water, soil and trees, and using fire as a tool to try and reduce risks of bigger fires. It’s a job that requires a lot of tools, ...

Ten horses and mules lined the corral Wednesday at the Marblemount Ranger Station barn neighing, grunting and kicking up dust as they were readied for a training exercise. Heather Koon-Swanson, who ...

The Rocky Mountain Regional Specialty Pack String gave a pack mule demonstration Saturday at Chadron State College’s Coffee Ag Pavilion. As part of the Forest Service for the South Platte Ranger ...