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There are several types of aircraft helping right now on wildfires in the Northwest! Scoopers, tankers and helicopters, for example, all support firefighters, offering the right tool for the job. Photos: Raymond Perkins 🧵⤵️

Nothing says summertime like a scenic drive. 😎 If you’re looking for the perfect day adventure or weekend camping destination, then check out this short and sweet scenic drive on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Washington. ow.ly/RIKb50WmqPS

After a wildfire, it is important to wait to return home until local officials say it is safe. You may be anxious to return and assess the damage, but there may still be ongoing safety hazards such as hot ash, smoldering debris and live embers.

One of three winners (in no particular order) from our #NationalForestWeek photo contest category, What Makes Us Come Alive. Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky by Will Fenwick See all the winners here: nationalforests.org/blog/2025-nati…

One of three winners (in no particular order) from our #NationalForestWeek photo contest category, What Makes Us Come Alive. Pike-San Isabel National Forest, Colorado by Scott Anderson. See all the winners here: ow.ly/9rpt50WrlXZ

One of three winners (in no particular order) from our #NationalForestWeek photo contest category, What Makes Us Come Alive. Colville National Forest, Washington by Joanie Christian See all the winners here: ow.ly/gjgQ50WrlUV

Need to go outside? Make sure you're 200 feet away from water, camp, and trail. That’s about 70–80 big steps for most people. I counted mine… 78! Know your stride, protect our water, and #leavenotrace #enjoyyourworld #protectpubliclands

#NationalPublicLandsDay is 9/27! 🌿Whether you’re a park ranger, educator, or nature lover, you can host a cleanup, a tree planting, or community hike to help care for the public spaces we all share. 🎯Register your event today buff.ly/9LhRI9y #NPLD #publiclands

🔥 95% of wildfires are caused by people. That means almost every fire that has threatened communities could have been prevented. Whether you're using equipment, towing a trailer, burning debris, or building a campfire—one mistake can spark disaster. Help us reduce the risk: 🚫…

National Fire News: 07/23. A total of 70 large fires are burning nationwide. 15,664 wildland firefighters & support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 20 CIMTs. So far this year, there have been 39,038 wildfires reported in the US and a total acreage of 2,976,081.

One of three winners (in no particular order) from our #NationalForestWeek photo contest category, Who We’re With. Inyo National Forest, California by Toccara Best. See all the winners here: ow.ly/b73s50WrlRR

One of three winners (in no particular order) from our #NationalForestWeek photo contest category, Who We’re With. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana by Logan Holstien See all the winners here: ow.ly/UECP50WrlQo

National Fire News: A total of 76 large fires are burning nationwide. 16,672 wildland firefighters & support personnel are assigned to incidents, including 21 complex incident management teams. There have been 38,928 wildfires reported in the US & a total acreage of 2,879,645.

Spotted Lanternflies might look cool, but these invasive pests are a serious threat to our trees and crops. If you spot one, squash it immediately! Every kill helps protect our environment. Let's work together to stop them from spreading! Learn more 👉 aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-di…

When a tornado swept through the Sabine National Forest earlier this year, it left behind broken trees, downed limbs & hundreds of acres of damaged timber. Learn how destruction turned into opportunity to restore forest health & support the community. tinyurl.com/53xd6e79

Last month, we celebrated #NationalForestWeek and received more than 6,000 photos for our photo contest. We are excited to share our grand prize winning photo by Phil Reedy on California’s Eldorado National Forest. See all of the winners here: ow.ly/lpFe50WrjK6

We are investing $80M in Wood Innovation Grants across the country to boost wood products manufacturing, strengthening rural economies & growing new markets for American wood. These Forest Service grants directly support jobs in harvesting, milling and wood manufacturing.

🔥#HappeningNow #FayFire, Sequoia National Forest: Since yesterday, over 11,000 gallons of fire retardant have been dropped by your Cal Guard and our Nevada National Guard partners. These specialized crews and aircraft stand ready to protect our country whenever called.…

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Don't let your fun turn into flames. As you make plans to celebrate the 4th of July, please remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands. Possessing, igniting, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forests and grasslands.