The Forest Service - Flathead National Forest

The Forest Service - Flathead National Forest The Flathead National Forest

The National Forest Foundation, chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. http://www.nationalforests.org/
The Forest Service manages a system of 155 national forests, 20 national gra

sslands, and 222 research and experimental forests, as well as other special areas, covering more than 192 million acres of public land. The Forest Service has evolved into a 30,000 employee agency that manages the national forests for a number of multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wilderness, minerals, water, grazing, fish, and wildlife.

Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are five ticks in this photo. Can you spot them?Steps to protect against ti...
06/17/2026

Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are five ticks in this photo. Can you spot them?

Steps to protect against ticks:
1. Dress in light-colored long sleeves and tuck your pants into your socks.
2. Apply EPA-approved repellent (like DEET or picaridin) to skin and treat clothing with permethrin.
3. Always walk in the center of trails, and shower and do a full-body check as soon as you get home.

Learn more about protecting yourself from ticks when enjoying your national
forests and grasslands: https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/ticks

The Granite Moccasin project is being planned to reduce the risk of wildfire in a 40-mile span along U.S. Highway 2, adj...
06/16/2026

The Granite Moccasin project is being planned to reduce the risk of wildfire in a 40-mile span along U.S. Highway 2, adjacent to the communities of Essex, Pinnacle, Snowslip, and Fielding, and near critical infrastructure. The project is designed to support a sustainable timber industry, improve forest health, restore blister rust-resistant whitebark pine, and enhance ecosystem resilience.
The environmental analysis document is now available for public review on the project webpage: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/flathead/projects/292863

Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an i...
06/16/2026

Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an important contributor to economic and social sustainability across the nation. Get out and visit a national forest today! Learn more Forest Service facts here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/forestry-facts

The Summit Nature Center opened for the summer this Saturday! Visit Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 3pm.The Summit Na...
06/15/2026

The Summit Nature Center opened for the summer this Saturday! Visit Wednesday through Saturday, 10am - 3pm.

The Summit Nature Center is filled with hands-on wildlife exhibits that will fascinate visitors of all ages. Kids can sign up for the Junior Ranger program, and families can take part in ranger-led "discovery walks" each morning or afternoon. There's no better way to discover what makes our mountain ecosystem special. Huge thank you to our partnership with Whitefish Mountain Resort for making this learning opportunity possible.

06/13/2026

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with a hike! Time in nature can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost creativity, and support memory and cognition. A short hike can make a big difference.

is a fee-free day, providing use of all standard amenity recreation sites on national forests and grasslands at no cost.
(Forest Service video.)

Summer is almost here. Get out and explore your national forests and grasslands. Hike, paddle or camp your way through m...
06/12/2026

Summer is almost here. Get out and explore your national forests and grasslands. Hike, paddle or camp your way through millions of acres of public lands. Remember to pack out what you pack in and enjoy.

(Forest Service photo.)

The rugged beauty of the Coronado National Forest has been turning heads for generations. This 1959 view from the climb ...
06/11/2026

The rugged beauty of the Coronado National Forest has been turning heads for generations. This 1959 view from the climb toward Mount Lemmon reminds us why our national forests matter. Explore the places that inspire and sustain us.

Wildfires can move fast. Having ago bag ready can save precious time. Pack essentials like documents, first aid supplies...
06/10/2026

Wildfires can move fast. Having ago bag ready can save precious time. Pack essentials like documents, first aid supplies, water, clothing and chargers so you can leave quickly if conditions change. Learn more at ready.gov/wildfires and stay prepared.

The Forest Service has sold approximately 3 billion board ]feet of timber annually over the past 10 years — enough to bu...
06/09/2026

The Forest Service has sold approximately 3 billion board ]feet of timber annually over the past 10 years — enough to build 111,000 homes. By 2028, our goal is 4 billion
board feet, or enough for 148,000 homes.
Learn more Forest Service facts here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/forestry-facts

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