New research touches on the potential changes to wildfire behavior on the MBS due to climate change. Read how we are responding to this information on our features page.

Fire is expected to burn in PNW forests until the rain is brought on by the fall. Read more at the press release on our website: Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest - News & Events (usda.gov)

Happy birthday Smokey Bear! In honor of the big turning 80, we want to highlight the Smokey's 80th mission with Agents of Discovery on the MBS! Head to their website to learn more! Puget Sound Explorer - Agents of Discovery

Trail closures for Hannegan Pass and Bagley Lake this week for UAS project planning. Refer to the maps for areas closed. #MBS #USDAForestService

Hold the line! It is Fire Hire time in the Oregon and Washington! We are hiring approximately 200 entry level wildland firefighters. Apply online or attend an in-person Fire Hire event. For more info, visit fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/news….

It's huckleberry season! We know many are out picking berries, and we want everyone to enjoy! We also ask everyone to be mindful of damage to the plants, and only pick some as Tribes, wildlife, and other recreators are also in search of huckleberries to harvest. #MBS

Responsible gathering tips to keep the forest healthy and the plants abundant! #MBS #USDAForestService #HuckleberrySeason

FSR 9070 will be closed west of the Pacific Crest Trail and surrounding areas from August 31, 2024-September 15, 2024, for Tribal cultural and traditional purposes. Thank you for your understanding. #MBS #USDAForestService

Warm weather brought an uptick in parts of the Big 4 ice caves collapsing. It is never safe to go in, near, or on the ice caves; collapses are unpredictable. Stick to the trails & observe the caves from a safe distance with binoculars or a scope. Thank you for your understanding!

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington by Nicole Findley

Progress updates from Lake 22 Trail! We can't wait to welcome you back! #MBS #USDAForestService #Lake22

Today, Patriot Day, we honor those who were lost in or impacted by the attacks of 9/11. #MBS #USDAForestService #PatriotDay

Closures for the Suiattle River Road, except trails #784 & #794, and Cascade River Road are now lifted! Remaining closures are due to fire activity. Thank you for your understanding! #MBS #USDAForestService

Mt Baker Highway will be closed September 30-October 3, 7am-4pm. MP 39 east to the end of the road at Artist Point. #MBS #USDAForestService #MtBakerHighway

Prescribed burning will take place on the MBS today in three separate areas-Upper Finney Chute Timber Sale, Decline Thin, and Darrington Seed Orchard. #MBS #USDAForestService

Big 4 trail maintenance is now completed, and the trail is open for the fall season! #MBS #USDAForestService #Big4

Our goal is to be accessible to everyone that wants to experience the forest. #MBS #USDAForestService #Accessibility #LowBarrierTrails

THANK YOU to the Jeepers with Attitude for their clean-up efforts last weekend! #MBS #USDAForestService #JeepersWithAttitude

wsdot_north: NOW CLOSED: 8AM, this morning, 10/16, the final 2.7 miles of SR 542/Mt. Baker Hwy, the road to Artist Point (MP 54) CLOSED for the winter 🗻❄️ ➡️SR 542 remains open to up to the seasonal closure point. Winter recreationalists should still m…

Visitors to Heather Meadows in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest will notice a number of recent Great American Outdoors Act funded trail improvements including these new boardwalk segments at the popular Picture Lake Trail.