Shoshone National Forest

Nestled in the Shoshone National Forest sleeps the tragic ghost town of Kirwin, Wyoming. Abandoned for more than 100 years, this small mining town has rich history and restless spirts.

Shoshone National Forest just outside of Meeteetse is full awe inducing beauty including the old gold mining town of Kirwin.

Sunday's forecast calls for strong winds.

The Fishhawk fire has quieted down, fire officials say. Burning 40 miles west of Cody in the Shoshone National Forest, the Fishhawk fire is listed at 11,130 acres in size. The fire was listed at roughly 10,000 acres Thursday. Heading into Friday, crews are focusing on the northern portion of the fire and protecting structures near the North Fork of the Shoshone River...

It was first reported Monday at an estimated 500 acres in size.

The cause of the blaze was unknown as of Monday night.

The fire is listed at 29 acres.

The species of bear is unknown as of Monday afternoon, but the department hopes to learn more through the investigation.

In my travels this past weekend, I had just left Dubois, Wyoming and had entered the Shoshone National Forest when I noticed a large plume of smoke coming from the area known as Lava Mountain, just south of Highway 26/287. I had stopped to call 911 and to grab a quick video of what looks to be just the beginning of this fire...

Take a flight with this drone video above Shoshone National Forest. The video soars above the Wyoming wonderland.