Forest Service and Township roads north of Highway 2 on the Washburn Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest are very icy & rutted. Low clearance vehicles and other vehicles with rear-wheel drive may have difficulty negotiating the icy conditions. Use caution!

Fee Free Days for 2025! Come experience your public lands! On five days in 2025, National Forest sites that charge recreation standard amenity fees will offer free admission to everyone. 📷: Katie LeMoine

With the end of the holiday season, it is time to put away the decorations and dispose of the fresh cut Christmas tree. Many organizations have environmentally friendly options to reuse these Christmas trees. Forest Service Photo. To learn more, read fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home…

Save the date: March 14, 2025 The Great Divide Ranger District of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is sponsoring a candlelight hike starting at the Morgan Falls/St. Peter’s Dome trailhead. Snowshoes optional.

For public safety, we are temporarily closing the Namekagon Trail in Bayfield County. As of March 2025, the East Loop bridge is closed for safety concerns. Wetlands on the North and South loops prevent hiking. Please visit fs.usda.gov/cnnf for other hiking opportunities.

Many of the Forest Roads in Forest, Oneida, Florence, Villas, Oconto and Langlade Counties are unpassable due to recent winter storms. USDA Forest Service crews are working to clear the primary roads so that they may be safely utilized by visitors. fs.usda.gov/detail/cnnf/ab….

Pronounce it like a pro: uh-RAP-uh-hoe National Forest. Have you been to the Arapaho?

Prescribed burning is planned for April 16, 2025, near the Steve Creek Flowage. You can expect to see smoke & fire management personnel in the area. Watch for warning signs along roads and when driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.

Following the recent announcement of the 2001 Roadless Rule rescission, Chief Schultz applauds Secretary Brooke Rollins for taking action to ensure our forests and communities are safe.

Don't let your fun turn into flames. As you make plans to celebrate the 4th of July, please remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands. Possessing, igniting, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forests and grasslands.

#NationalWildlandFirefighterDay 🔥🔥🔥 Honoring the dedicated members of the wildland firefighting community who protect our communities and natural resources from wildfires. THANK YOU to all who support wildland fire response!

Nothing says summertime like a scenic drive. 😎 If you’re looking for the perfect day adventure or weekend camping destination, then check out this short and sweet scenic drive on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. ow.ly/RIKb50WmqPS

After a wildfire, it is important to wait to return home until local officials say it is safe. You may be anxious to return and assess the damage, but there may still be ongoing safety hazards such as hot ash, smoldering debris and live embers.

We are investing $80M in Wood Innovation Grants across the country to boost wood products manufacturing, strengthening rural economies & growing new markets for American wood. These Forest Service grants directly support jobs in harvesting, milling and wood manufacturing.

When a tornado swept through the Sabine National Forest earlier this year, it left behind broken trees, downed limbs & hundreds of acres of damaged timber. Learn how destruction turned into opportunity to restore forest health & support the community. tinyurl.com/53xd6e79

THANK YOU, President Donald J. Trump, FOR SECURING THE LARGEST DEAL EVER MADE & ALWAYS PUTTING FARMERS FIRST! 🇺🇸🤝🇯🇵 This historic agreement solidifies you as the GREATEST PRESIDENT FOR FARMERS OF ALL TIME, delivering unprecedented wins for American farmers & ranchers, opening new markets once

The water droplets Rusty threw in the creek were cool and refreshing on a hot August afternoon. Great way for us to cool off and enjoy the beauty of the forest around us. 🐶💦 #DogDaysOfSummer 📸 Photo submitted by Jean Adams | Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest, Montana

Which native pollinator are you? 🔴🟠🟡🟢🟣⚫🔵⚪ In honor of #WorldNatureConservationDay, learn about native pollinators based on your favorite color! 🌈 Comment below which one is your favorite! ⏬

Making bracelets to celebrate all the friends of the forest who make smart choices to help prevent unwanted, human-caused wildfires. Know any friends of the forest? Tag them in the comments. 👇

A section of Forest Road 161 in Sawyer County until Sept. 12, 2025 for culvert replacements. Check for closure updates online at: fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamego…. Motor vehicle use maps are available online at: fs.usda.gov/r09/chequamego…. Hard copies are available at Forest offices.