Article by PETE ZIMOWSKY - HERE  pzimowsky at idahostatesman.com Edition Date: 05/14/08

Forest fires burned through 16 campsites along the Middle Fork of the Salmon River last year, and because of the dangers of burned and weakened trees falling, five of the campsites will be closed to whitewater boaters this summer.

In making the announcement Tuesday, the U.S. Forest Service, which manages the popular river in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, warned rafters and kayakers to be andquot;heads-up when selecting their tent and kitchen sitesandquot; in the damaged campsites.

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