China Bend climbing area closed for eagle nesting
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.