McCALL â The McCall, New Meadows, and Krassel Ranger Districts of the Payette National Forest are applying for grant funding from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to support the Forestâs recreation program. The districts are planning to submit two applications through IDPRâs Off-Road Motor Vehicle (ORMV) fund, and two applications through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).Â
On the McCall and New Meadows Ranger Districts, ORMV funds will be used to support the Payette Avalanche Center (PAC) through the purchase of a new snowmobile. The PAC issues five avalanche advisories each week and plays a critical role providing public safety information throughout the winter season. ORMV funds will also be used to support the over snow vehicle ranger program, which has been in place for several years. RTP funds are being sought to improve and update trail signage across the New Meadows and McCall Ranger Districts, as well as fund work to redu