Fuelwood area to open

COEUR d'ALENE - The Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District will open a "preferred" fuelwood area next week on the west side of the district, along Forest Roads 6922 and 6914.

The area will be open to the public for personal fuelwood gathering from Tuesday to Aug. 31, according to a Forest Service press release.

The area is roughly seven miles east of Honeysuckle Campground, near Leiberg and Tie Creek.

Maps and driving instructions can be picked up at either the Fernan Office in Coeur d'Alene, or the Silver Valley Office in Smelterville. Permits can be purchased at either office.

Information: Fernan office, (208) 664-2318; Silver Valley office, (208) 783-2363.