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China Bend climbing area closed for eagle nesting

Map shows temporary access closure to protect nesting eagles near a portion of a rock climbing area at China Bend in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area.  (National Park Service)
Map shows temporary access closure to protect nesting eagles near a portion of a rock climbing area at China Bend in the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. (National Park Service)

CLIMBING -- A portion of the China Bend climbing area has been closed to protect nesting eagles, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area officials announced Wednesday.

The closure shuts down an area upstream from Kettle Falls to all public use until July 15.

The area includes Park Serviced lands at the west end of the cliff formation known as the China Bend climbing area’s “Main Wall.”

A map of the closure is on the park web site: nps.gov/laro.



Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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