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Missoula Helitack Earns Short-Haul CertificationThe Lolo National Forest’s Missoula Helitack crew has officially complet...
06/10/2026

Missoula Helitack Earns Short-Haul Certification

The Lolo National Forest’s Missoula Helitack crew has officially completed the rigorous Forest Service Short-Haul Certification joining an elite group, one of only seven Forest Service helitack crews nationwide with short-haul capabilities. After several intensive weeks of training, the entire crew is now fully qualified.

Short-haul operations use a fixed line suspended beneath a helicopter to transport personnel into areas inaccessible by traditional means. This highly specialized method allows firefighters and medical responders to be lowered directly into rugged, remote terrain where they can take immediate action, including wildfire suppression or emergency medical care.

Read the full story here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/newsroom/stories/missoula-helitack-earns-short-haul-certification

Did you know you can obtain your free firewood permit online? Go to epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/forests/0116/products/firewoo...
06/08/2026

Did you know you can obtain your free firewood permit online? Go to epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/forests/0116/products/firewood-free-use to learn more and get your firewood permit. If you are unsure about where you can get firewood please reach out to your local district office to learn about area restrictions. Stay safe while working on the forest and please recreate responsibly.

Trails crews began work on the Heart Lake Trail on the Superior Ranger District where significant blowdown occurred from...
06/05/2026

Trails crews began work on the Heart Lake Trail on the Superior Ranger District where significant blowdown occurred from the December 2025 wind event. Crews worked to clear approximately 200 trees and several large boulder debris that were blocking the trail.

Lolo National Forest Trail Crews and partners will continue to prioritize our most popular hiking trails but all users should be prepared for some blocked trails and plan accordingly before heading out. Be mindful of areas of blowdown and please recreate safely. The public is encouraged to call their local Ranger District to report trail conditions.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to clear roads and trails across the forest.

Celebrate tomorrow! Join a local event and take the pledge to leave trails and the outdoor community better than you ...
06/05/2026

Celebrate tomorrow! Join a local event and take the pledge to leave trails and the outdoor community better than you found them. Connect with others in your community who share your love for the outdoors while giving back to the trails trails you love to explore.

Check out the following events happening on the Lolo:
June 6 – Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation/FS volunteer trail work event on the Clearwater Canoe Return Trail
June 6 – Interagency volunteer Trail Ambassadors tabling at the main Rattlesnake Trailhead from 9:00-12:00
June 6 – Missoula MTB Coalition/FS volunteer trail work event in the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Find a local event and take the National Trails Day® pledge. https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

National Trails Day® is just around the corner on Saturday, June 6 — have you found an event near you yet?Check out loca...
06/01/2026

National Trails Day® is just around the corner on Saturday, June 6 — have you found an event near you yet?

Check out local events happening in your area, or create your own! americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

National Trails Day® is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with your community, and give back to the trails you love. Together, we can make a lasting impact!

Don’t forget to take the pledge and tag and in your trail photos and videos on Instagram on June 6 for a chance to win amazing outdoor gear prizes.

06/01/2026

Join us for a FREE evening of outdoor fun, live music, local brews, and all things wild and wonderful at the Trails, Rivers & Forests Expo - co-hosted by Wild Montana and American Rivers.

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3rd
🕔 5–9 PM
📍 Trail Head River Sports

Come hang with your favorite local outdoor organizations and businesses doing incredible work to protect and maintain access to Missoula’s trails, rivers, and forests. Enjoy hands-on activities like river safety games, wildlife tracking, and more!

🎶 Live music with The Pack Strings
🌮 El Cazador food truck
🍺 Cold drinks from Big Sky Brewing
🎁 Raffle prizes - purchase your tickets online
👣 Family-friendly fun

Curious about what’s happening outside your back door this summer? This event is for YOU. Bring your friends, bring your family - let’s celebrate the wild places that make Montana special.

Event URL: https://wildmontana.org/event/trails-rivers-forests-expo-2026/

🔥WILDFIRE UPDATE🔥County Line Fire- Located three miles east of St. Regis, north of Highway 135. Firefighters completed h...
05/27/2026

🔥WILDFIRE UPDATE🔥
County Line Fire- Located three miles east of St. Regis, north of Highway 135. Firefighters completed handline around the fire perimeter this afternoon. The fire remains at .2 acres and is 100% contained.

Mineral County Fire Information

🔥NEW WILDFIRE 🔥County Line Fire- May 26Firefighters on the Lolo National Forest are responding to a new wildfire located...
05/26/2026

🔥NEW WILDFIRE 🔥
County Line Fire- May 26
Firefighters on the Lolo National Forest are responding to a new wildfire located three miles east of St. Regis, north of Highway 135. The lightning caused fire is approximately .2 acres. The fire is creeping and smoldering through mixed conifer in steep, rocky terrain. Ground and aerial resources are responding. Smoke may be visible from Highway 135.

Mineral County Fire Information

Forest Service offices will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands re...
05/25/2026

Forest Service 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!

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24 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT
59804

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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