October 4: National Public Lands Day - Blue Creek Bay Ampitheater and Fuels Pile

Idaho
Coeur d Alene DO
Event Coordinator
Jake Bachtel, BLM outdoor recreation planner
Event Dates
Event Description
Lake Coeur d' Alene surrounded by trees, tree in foreground on left and dead brank on right.d

 

The BLM Coeur d’Alene Field Office personnel seek volunteers to refurbish the amphitheater area and amenities, fuel debris piling, and minor trail work to the amphitheater from the parking lot area.

This will be a one-day event open to public.

  • Snacks and drinking water will be on hand provided by the BLM.
  • National Public Lands Day tee shirts will be distributed.

Parking:

  • Parking is limited. Please consider carpooling and park at the Blue Creek Trailhead parking lot adjacent to the project area.

Time:

  • Safety briefing and project layout begins at 9:30 a.m. 

Be prepared for inclement weather conditions. Bring work gloves, closed toed shoes, long sleeve shirt, eye protection, and plenty of drinking water. If participants forget to bring protective gear, BLM will disseminate the appropriate PPE (gloves and hand sanitizer). BLM will have the needed hand tools. 

Directions:

  • Follow Interstate 90 east from Coeur d Alene for eight miles to the Wolf Lodge Bay exit (Exit 22), then turn north and follow the Yellowstone Trail Road for about two miles. The Blue Creek Bay trailhead parking area will be on the right-hand side of the road. Continue another 1/2 mile and turn left on South Landing Road for the day use picnic area.

Point of contact:

  • Jake Bachtel, BLM outdoor recreation planner, who can be reached via e-mail at jbachtel@blm.gov.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.