Feature Stories

The Forest Service is around 30,000 employees strong and requires a wide variety of professions to get the job done — to care for the land and serve people, that is. There are foresters, rangeland

When was the last time you felt truly present in the moment? No notifications. No emails. No to-do lists, errands to run, or chores to complete. Just you, the people you are with, and the sights

Repair of the Big Four Ice Caves Bridge has hikers back on solid footing to a popular destination in Washington’s North Cascades. After taking three years to secure funding, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie

With spear in hand and nets at the ready, Joseph Mwanga was 21 when he started making a living by poaching. His catch was a large salmon-like fish called mpasa ( Opsaridium microlepis ). In the early

Long before recorded history, in a place now referred to as the Klamath River Basin in Northern California, the Karuk Tribe thrived along the riverbanks. The Karuk have relied on the land and the

During summer, visitors are returning to the treasured trails that make Montana famous for its outdoor recreation. The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, arguably one of Montana’s greatest gems, is a

Most people are acquainted with honeybees and bumblebees and their importance in nature. There are 4,000 bee species in this country that pollinate 80 percent of all flowering plants, including more

Imagine planning your summer vacation to visit to one of your favorite outdoor places from your childhood. The fond memories of lakes and endless hiking trails. When you finally reach your destination

If you walk into a forest on a cold winter day, you won’t see bees. However, once the flowers start to bloom and pollen fills the air, that same forest will be buzzing with pollinators. Depending on

After returning home as a disabled veteran from Operation Desert Storm, it was a challenge for Louis Haynes to find his professional footing in the civilian world. He found “home” in the USDA Forest

America’s western forests are at risk. We are losing natural treasures to increasingly severe and frequent wildfires. These fires rage through overgrown, dense forests, fueled by drought, wind and ter...

Prescribed fire, the intentional and scientific use of fire on the landscape, reduces wildfire risk to communities that dot the wildland. But the Forest Service also considers other inhabitants when

For wildland firefighters, knowing their equipment and gear are tested and proven to handle the stresses and rigors of wildland fire operations should never be in question. When they’re headed for the

With summer on the horizon, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas are preparing for the return of the Tribal Youth Conservation Corps program, which provides young people, ages 16-18, hands-on work

Alligator snapping turtles (Macrochelys temminckii) are large, freshwater turtles that live in large rivers from Texas to Florida. They are listed as threatened in several states, and more information