National Forests in Washington plan for late May phased opening
Portland, Ore. – The USDA Forest Service will maintain its alignment with state “Stay at Home” orders and the first phase of Washington state’s “Reopening [...]
Gifford Pinchot National Forest Closes all Developed Recreation Sites to align with statewide COVID-19 ‘Stay Home-Stay Healthy’ order
To align with state and local measures directing people to stay home to save lives, all Gifford Pinchot National Forest campgrounds, day-use sites, trailheads, Sno-Parks, [...]
Mount St. Helens climbing permits on sale March 18
Climbing permits for Mount St. Helens will go on sale Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 a.m. PDT through Recreation.gov. Permits are required for all [...]
Restoration of Historic High Rock Lookout Continues
The hike to the top of High Rock, one of the tallest peaks on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, is a unique experience. After climbing [...]
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday in Vancouver Saturday, August 10
On Saturday, August 10, 2019 the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Friends of Fort Vancouver, and the National Park Service will be celebrating Smokey Bear’s [...]