The road to Staircase, Forest Service Road 24, was reopened last week after its winter closure. It’s been shut down just past the Mount Rose subdivision since last October, but according to the Park Service, there is now full access to the Staircase area. The road closes in the winter now because of what is often extensive rock fall that represents a real hazard to cars. And drivers, too.
It’s another indication that summer really is on the way. At least, that’s how I’m going to take it.