Parkwide fire ban lifted at Mount Rainier National Park
ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park has lifted the parkwide fire ban after consultation with federal fire management officials. Campfires will be permitted at the [...]
Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees for National Public Lands Day
The Pacific Northwest Region of the Forest Service will be waiving recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency on September [...]
Increased fire danger prompts added fire restrictions on Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Due to hot and dry conditions that are intensifying the risk of wildfires, fire managers have issued restrictions on all campfires, smoking, and other activities [...]
Huckleberry Season on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
As August approaches, many in the Northwest look forward to collecting huckleberries and other wild berries on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest! Forest managers would [...]
U.S. Highway 12 viewpoint at Riffe Lake named “Gary Stamper Memorial Overlook”
The Washington State Transportation Commission has honored late-Lewis County Commissioner Gary Stamper by placing his name on a highway viewpoint overlooking Riffe Lake. The “Gary [...]
Fire restrictions take effect on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest July 10
Due to increased risk of wildfires, Gifford Pinchot National Forest fire managers have issued restrictions on campfires, smoking, and other activities within the forest. These [...]
Fee Changes this Summer on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Vancouver, WA, June 23, 2023 – To help fund maintenance and operations of popular campgrounds, day-use sites, cabin/lookout rentals, and climbing and backcountry programs on the Gifford Pinchot [...]
Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees for Juneteenth
Portland, Ore., June 15, 2023 – In celebration of Juneteenth, the USDA Forest Service is waiving recreation fees for day-use sites in Washington and Oregon [...]
Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees for National Get Outdoors Day
June 5, 2023 – The USDA Forest Service is waiving recreation fees for day-use sites in Washington and Oregon on Saturday, June 10 in celebration [...]
Popular La Wis Wis Campground closed this summer for upgrades
Thanks to Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) funding, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is able to invest in significant upgrades to the historic La Wis Wis Campground [...]