Ross Bridge One

Three Rivers Ranger District received word from a concerned individual that vandalism had occurred at the Ross Creek Cedars day-use area. The “Braided Bridge” a land bridge made of intertwined cedar roots was removed sometime after Halloween. The popular bridge accessed a small island and had been a very popular attraction for families for decades. “The bridge and island no doubt are in many family picture albums, they’re in my family photos as well,” said Dave Thorstenson, recreation manager for Three Rivers Ranger District. “Obviously the intertwined root system appealed to someone’s artistic taste, so much so that they used a chainsaw to remove it,” added Thorstenson.