U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest

U.S. Forest Service - Salmon-Challis National Forest The United States Forest Service page is a combined effort of the National Forest Foundation.
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All photos are USDA Forest Service photos unless otherwise noted. “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 and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. http://www.nationalforests.org/”


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Forest Service manages a system of 155 national forests, 20 national grasslands, 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.

Bark beetles aren’t all the same. Ips (engraver) beetles often attack ponderosa pine and kill trees from the top down. M...
06/24/2026

Bark beetles aren’t all the same.

Ips (engraver) beetles often attack ponderosa pine and kill trees from the top down.

Mountain pine beetles leave pitch tubes and boring dust near the base.

Identifying other species may require cutting into the tree to look at the gallery patterns they create while feeding and developing.

Understanding these differences helps Forest Service scientists monitor forest health and respond more effectively. Learn more about forest health: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/forest-health

Zebra mussels spread quickly and harm lakes, rivers and native species. Help stop them before they move to new waters. D...
06/23/2026

Zebra mussels spread quickly and harm lakes, rivers and native species. Help stop them before they move to new waters.

Do your part:
• Clean your gear
• Drain all water
• Dry everything completely

Protect local waters and enjoy your big backyard.

Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are five ticks in this photo. Can you spot them? Steps to protect against t...
06/22/2026

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 rugged beauty of the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been turning heads for generations. This undated view of the...
06/21/2026

The rugged beauty of the Salmon-Challis National Forest has been turning heads for generations. This undated view of the CCC Bridge below Shoup reminds us why our national forests matter. Explore the places that inspire and sustain us! Drop us a photo of your adventures in the comments 👇

National Trails Day events! Employees of the North Fork Ranger District held an event on the Twin Creek National Recreat...
06/20/2026

National Trails Day events!

Employees of the North Fork Ranger District held an event on the Twin Creek National Recreation Trail maintaining one mile of trail May 30. Work involved brushing, improved signage, and tread maintenance.

Employees of the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District, along with six volunteers, held an event on the Powderhouse Gulch and Williams Creek Trails accomplishing six miles of trail maintenance June 6. Work involved brushing and the installation of drainage structures to address a section of trail with severe erosion.

Thank you to all volunteers and employees for your help with these National Trails Day events!

Forest Service offices will be closed today in observance of the federal holiday, but national forests and grasslands re...
06/19/2026

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!

HIGHWAY 93 HAZARD TREE REMOVAL EFFORTS WRAP UP The Salmon-Challis National Forest and Idaho Transportation Department re...
06/18/2026

HIGHWAY 93 HAZARD TREE REMOVAL EFFORTS WRAP UP

The Salmon-Challis National Forest and Idaho Transportation Department recently teamed up to remove hazard trees along Highway 93 between North Fork and Lost Trail Pass. This new partnership shared a mutual goal of reducing hazardous fuels that could impact the highway corridor or adjacent powerlines.

The partnership removed 328 hazard trees within two weeks. The Forest Service utilized their skilled sawyers to safely fell all trees without damage to roads or powerlines. Idaho Transportation Department provided traffic control staff and heavy equipment to help ensure public safety and efficient delivery of felled trees to staging areas.

Once felled, trees were loaded and trucked to easily accessible staging areas. Members of the public with firewood permits were able to collect the wood for personal use.

If you are interested in collecting firewood from these piles or anywhere else on the Salmon-Challis National Forest, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/salmon-challis/forest-products/forest-products-industry and click on Personal Use Firewood (Dead Trees) to learn how.

The partnership successfully accomplished the project goals of hazard tree removal, public safety, and providing accessible firewood. The Salmon-Challis National Forest and Idaho Transportation Department hope to continue this partnership, and these types of projects, for many years.

🔥 Rappelers Take to the Skies in Salmon, Idaho! 🔥The Salmon-Challis National Forest and Salmon Air Base recently wrapped...
06/17/2026

🔥 Rappelers Take to the Skies in Salmon, Idaho! 🔥

The Salmon-Challis National Forest and Salmon Air Base recently wrapped up the 2026 National Rappel Academy. The academy prepares firefighters for helicopter rappel operations that support initial attack wildfire response. Seventy three new rappelers from 13 bases through the Forest Service were trained in this intense, performance-based training that was supported by 60 staff, seven helicopters, and multiple flight crews. This year’s training featured additional training using a Super Puma helicopter, capable of delivering up to eight (8) eight firefighters; double the traditional rappel capacity.

In 2025, the U.S. Forest Service National Helicopter Rappel Program celebrated its 50th anniversary. This program has played a vital role in initial attack wildfire response by deploying specially trained firefighters by helicopter. This milestone highlights a legacy of innovation, dedication, and service within the Forest Service’s aviation program and the broader wildland fire community.

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1206 South Challis Street
Salmon, ID
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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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