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 [...]
Energy Northwest Breaks Ground on U.S. Route 12 Electric Vehicle Charging Network
RICHLAND, Wash. – Construction began yesterday on a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the White Pass Scenic Byway on U.S. Route 12. The [...]
U.S. Forest Service offers free access on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 12, 2023 — The U.S. Forest Service will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day federal holiday and recognize King’s work [...]
Winter Weather Recreation Safety Tips for Public Lands
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 9, 2023 — The winter recreation season is in full swing, and Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service officials remind everyone [...]
Mt. Rainier’s Access to Paradise Saturdays and Sundays Only Starting November 29
Mount Rainier National Park Announces Winter 2022-23 Recreational Access Changes Ashford, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park announced updates today to winter 2022-23 recreational access, including [...]
Gifford Pinchot National Forest 2022 Christmas Tree Permits Available
Tis the season to create memories and explore the forest while finding a holiday tree for your home! Starting November 17, 2022, visitors may [...]
Forest Service Offers Fee-free Day in Observance of Veterans Day on November 11
Forest Service-managed day use areas on National Forests and Grasslands are fee-free for everyone on Veterans Day. Also, public lands access passes are available [...]
Stevens Canyon Road construction closures extended to include weekends
Nine-mile stretch of Stevens Canyon Road will remain closed ASHFORD, Wash. – On September 26, 2022, the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) reported results from [...]
4th Graders Eligible for Every Kid Outdoors & Free Access to Public Lands
Back-to-school season means a new class of fourth graders will soon be eligible to enroll in Every Kid Outdoors, a federal program which provides [...]
Fire Restrictions to go into Effect at Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Aug. 5, 2022 - Due to the increased risk of wildfires, Gifford Pinchot National Forest fire managers have issued restrictions on campfires, smoking, and [...]