Welcome!
The Lolo National Forest is located in west central Montana and encompasses two million acres. We have lots of recreation opportunities such as camping, water sports, and hiking. We also have two wonderful visitor centers. We invite you to explore this web site, and contact us if you have questions.
The official address of this site is fs.usda.gov/lolo If you are curious about the long address you see in your web browser or interested in other short addresses for specific sections of this site, visit our web address information page.
Ninemile Family Fun Run
The Ninemile Ranger District is hosting its second annual Ninemile Family Fun Run June 2 at 9:00a.m. The race will be held at Grand Menard Picnic Area, just one mile north of the Ninemile Ranger Station. It is a 1K and 2K course on the Discovery Nature Trails. Smokey Bear, Mule Packing Demonstration (with Buffy the mule), Montana Natural History Center, and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks will be there with fun educational events for children after the race.
Admission is free! Click here for specific information and directions to the race.
Biologists and Students Team Up to Save Trout on Ninemile District
Each fall since 2007, local high school science students have spent a day working with Lolo National Forest biologists to save trout stranded in an irrigation ditch on Sixmile Creek on the Ninemile Ranger District. The stranded fish include westslope cutthroat trout, listed as a Species of Special Concern in Montana. More...
2012 Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Program
Several Ranger District began their seasonal prescribed burning this spring as weather and fuel conditions allowed for safe and effective ignition and burning. Specific prescribed burning objectives vary by project but typically include helping regenerate soil and vegetation, reducing fuel, and reducing the potential for high intensity fire during summer months. Prescribed burns are ignited only if operational safety, air quality parameters, weather and fuel moisture conditions can be attained. All burning is coordinated and approved through the Montana/Idaho Airshed Group . Specific locations of planned prescribed burns this spring and fall please can be found on our forest-wide 2012 prescribed fire program map.
Fire Crews Work in Partnership With Local Landowner to Reduce Fuels
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Volunteer Opportunity
The Lolo National Forest is currently seeking several volunteer recreation and campground host positions for the 2012 summer season. To learn more about these opportunities, please visit the Lolo National Forest Volunteer page.
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