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<p>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.</p>

<p>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 w…

January 9, 2015

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Natural bridge sawed off, stolen from Ross Creek Cedars
January 9, 2015 7:39 a.m.

Natural bridge sawed off, stolen from Ross Creek Cedars

A popular six-foot natural bridge at Ross Creek Cedars has been sawed off at both ends and removed. The bridge was made from braided cedar roots and accessed a small island in the creek.