U.S. Forest Service - Lincoln National Forest

06/02/2026

Learn about Resource Advisors and their work with reseeding efforts on the Seven Cabins Fire.

06/02/2026

For the health and safety of the public, all Cedar Creek recreation areas are currently closed due to potential flood hazards. Recent conditions have increased the risk of sudden flooding, and we are taking proactive steps to ensure visitor safety.

Please avoid the area until further notice. Updates will be shared.

Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping our community safe.

06/02/2026

Ever wondered how caves actually form?

The underground world isn’t accidental, it’s sculpted by water, lava, waves, ice, and even wind over millions of years.

🌧 Solution Caves form when rainwater seeps downward through cracks and dissolves the bedrock.

🕳 Hypogene caves form when slightly acidic water at the water table is pushed upwards and eats away at limestone, creating massive networks of tunnels and chambers.

🔥 Lava tubes are born from volcanic eruptions—molten lava drains out, leaving behind long, smooth tunnels.

🌊 Sea caves are carved by relentless waves pounding against coastal cliffs.

❄️ Ice caves form inside glaciers or frozen landscapes as meltwater cuts through the ice.

Can you guess which types of caves we have on the Lincoln National Forest? Let us know in the comments!

06/01/2026

Happy Cave Week! 🪨✨

All week long, we’re heading underground to celebrate the hidden worlds beneath our feet. From the science of how caves form to the creatures that call them home, this is your invitation to explore the dark, the mysterious, and the absolutely breathtaking.
Whether you’re a seasoned caver or just cave curious, there’s something here for you.

Tomorrow we will kick things off with the basics, what is a cave and how do they form.

Stick around. The adventure starts now!

05/28/2026

Before the first spark.
Before the first dispatch.
Before the first drop.

The Forest Service prepares.

Airtankers. Engines. Dozers. Firefighters.

We are strategically positioned. We are operationally ready.

Here’s how our agency prepares for fire season: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/priorities/wildfire-readiness-response

📸Forest Service photos.

05/26/2026

Horseback riders have long explored national forests by trail. National forests and grasslands offer miles of riding opportunities for all experience levels. If you’re saddling up this season, stay on designated trails, respect wildlife and help keep these routes in good shape for everyone who follows.

📸 USDA Forest Service photo. Historical archives of the Lincoln National Forest Service.

05/25/2026

Per the Mescalero Apache Fire Rescue.

⚠️(05/25/26; 2:36 pm) MAFR is aware of a fire burning in Cienigita Springs. Multiple fire resources, including a dozer, are in route and a helicopter has been ordered. Heavy smoke is visible is the area. The US Wildland Fire Service will provide more details soon. Please avoid the area and watch for responding fire personnel. (Picture by: I. Nasatima)

05/25/2026

Our offices will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment.

Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your big backyard!

05/22/2026

National Forest, horses and a long weekend to enjoy it. This moment from 1928 reminds us how being out on national forest lands celebrates the start of summer. Like a boy scout always be prepared by knowing before you go and planning ahead of your trip to your big backyard.

📸Boy Scout Camp on the Sacramento River 1928, Forest Service photo by E.S. Shipp, Lincoln National Forest historical archive #233535

05/21/2026

Wildfire readiness begins long before the first spark. The U.S. Forest Service completes over 3 million acres of prescribed burning and forest thinning each year, reducing wildfire risk and improving firefighter safety.

This proactive work helps us respond more effectively when fires start.

See how we’re are Nationally strengthening community protection: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/priorities/wildfire-readiness-response

For more on Lincoln National Forest Fire Readiness visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/lincoln/fire

📸 Forest Service Photo