Feature Stories

For many living in the arid Southwest, water is sacred; water is life. Recently the Hopi Tribe, independent cultural resource advisors, and the USDA Forest Service honored that spirit when they came

Walking along the shoreline of Lake Superior, you take in the view — expansive waters blending into blue skies — while beneath your feet is sandy crushed rock with the consistency of what feels like

It’s been a long, grueling day on the fire line. Wildland firefighters, with faces full of soot and ash file wearily towards the building at the center of the camp. A door swings open, and bright

In the High Peaks region of Western Maine, a father and son sit perched on the edge of a knoll. Their figures are barely distinguishable against bare autumn branches and clear blue sky. The early

In Colorado, more than 50 American Indian tribes are federally recognized, with deep historical, cultural, spiritual and legal connections to the land. The Pike-San Isabel National Forests and

Don’t be fooled into thinking fixing asphalt is quick and easy. While we may take the ground we travel upon for granted, pavement repairs can make all the difference in the safety, accessibility and

It’s 1941. Monday morning, mid-September, has dawned rainy and overcast. Gray clouds hang over the sweltering heat of south Louisiana. Deep in the tall pines of Kisatchie National Forest, a tense

Western forests are designed to burn. For the one-third of the U.S. population that lives in high wildfire risk areas, this means if we continue to deprive forests of fire it only makes the next fire

Legend has it that explorer Ponce de León set sail to Florida in 1513, leading a Spanish quest for gold and riches. But the legend also follows tales of seeking sacred, restorative waters known as the

Are you frazzled by the hectic pace of life? Between cell phones and office phones buzzing, virtual meetings, juggling the logistics of life and kids’ activities, do you find yourself longing to take

Most forests in the U.S. are affected – directly or indirectly – by human activity. But what do forests look like without human activity? How do they thrive or recover naturally, when left untouched

Wood is a renewable resource with countless uses, and sustainably harvesting wood to make wood products is good for the health of forests and local economies. The Forest Service's Wood Innovations

The Stanley Workshop located in Stanley, Idaho in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area is an example of a partner-led training within the Saw Program. It is an opportunity for new sawyers from

Fall is upon us, and many folks are beginning to make their plans to get out and see the beauty of one of nature’s most spectacular displays of colors! From the magnificent maples of New England to

Managing over 193 million acres of land, we see a lot of leaves. Tons of leaves drift from billions of limbs and branches to the floor on national forests across the country each autumn. To kick off