You never know when you might run into a giant! Earlier this week Timber staff stumbled across this cedar tree that was 45 ft in circumference & almost 15 ft in diameter! The Penninsula’s climate & geography nurture forests of ancient, massive trees, some up to 1,000 years old.

This Saturday, June 11, is National #GetOutdoors Day! Public land sites that charge fees are having a fee-free day, giving you the perfect opportunity to explore a new site. Connect with your local forest for more information. Find your forest at fs.usda.gov.

Have you seen any fawns lately? Fawns are usually born in May or June and typically lose their spots after the summer. If you find a fawn remember to leave it be and give it plenty of space. Mom will return. Photo courtesy of Dennis Church/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 flic.kr/p/2noC6B5

Today is Nature Photography Day 2022 Grand Canyon Photography 101 Tips > go.nps.gov/gcphoto (260) How to see and photograph wildlife > go.nps.gov/1go9xs (731) #NaturePhotographyDay #NaturePhotography #GrandCanyon #Arizona #WednesdayWisdom

Heads up, hikers! Ruby Beach trailhead is now closed for construction, and repaving projects along Highway 20 will impact some trailhead access. Learn more in hiker headlines: ow.ly/98iG50JzF55

About 75% of all flowering plant species need animal pollinators for reproduction. As a result, pollinators contribute to ecosystem health and a sustainable food supply. Celebrate them this #pollinatorweek!

After a devastating wildfire, the U.S. Forest Service will sometimes send in Burned Area Emergency Response ("BAER") to assess damage and prevent further harm to our natural habitats. Affected lands can take years to recover. Let's try to take some work off of their plates.

Firework Fact: They're prohibited on ALL public lands! All explosives & pyrotechnic devices, fireworks & explosive targets are prohibited on National Forests in OR/WA. Planning to stay home for celebrations? Don’t use them near anything flammable, like grasses, houses, or trees.

Today marks the start of Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance. They risk and sacrifice their lives to protect our homes and habitats. Let's honor these brave men and women by preventing wildfires from ever starting! #WildlandFire #OnlyYou (📷: cal_fire on IG)

Happy 4th of July! Show our beautiful country your utmost respect by leaving the firework displays to the pros today. Check out my grilling and campfire safety tips at bit.ly/3afcCBE. 🐻 🇺🇸 🐻 🇺🇸 🐻 🇺🇸

First time in the woods or want to get back into camping? Get tips for safe recreation on your public lands. #recreateresponsibly Watch: youtu.be/xlq-FnTNDRU

Between 7/11 - 7/15 FS Road 2480 will close from MP 5.1 (just after the junction with FSR 2401) to MP 5.4 for worker safety. Those hoping to hike Elk Lake and Jefferson Lake will need to use the 24 road network (Jorsted to 2480 to 2401) instead of FS-25 (Hamma Hamma Corridor).

We're excited to host our annual #NationalForestWeek photo contest again! Submit your photos July 11-17 to win great prizes. nationalforests.org/get-involved/n…

Monday July 11th @ 11:54pm - Hurricane Ridge parking is full. Expect delays at entrance station. Currently 15-30 minutes in length.

“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” —Henry David Thoreau

BREAKING: WA State Supreme Court (unanimously!) recognizes State's authority to manage forestlands for public benefit. 🌲🌲🌲 READ our full statement here: wecprotects.org/news/washingto… or stay for 🧵

The Olympic National Forest has moved to HIGH fire danger level. High fire danger means unattended campfires are likely to escape & fires may spread rapidly. Currently there are no fire restrictions. Please use extreme caution & extinguish all campfires until they are cold to the touch.

Sequim, located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula and home to the annual Sequim Lavender Festival, made Travel + Leisure's list of best small towns in Washington! Check out the full list - bit.ly/3BmHoUq

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” -–John Burroughs

Packing out your trash is a simple way to help keep the forest clean & safe. In locations that offer trash receptacles, if the receptacle is full respect that limit and DO NOT add on. Trash left outside of receptacles will get spread around by animals creating a larger mess.