Woodsy Owl’s Fourth of July tips
For a fun, safe and environmentally friendly holiday experience on public lands
It’s almost the Fourth of July! The Nation’s 249th Birthday! I’m as excited as you are to get out there, enjoy that summer weather, and celebrate the country’s anniversary. Our nation’s national forests are the perfect place to do that! There’s all kinds of recreation available, from boating, swimming and fishing in our many lakes and rivers, to hiking, biking and off-roading on our trails, to camping and barbecuing at our many campgrounds and recreation areas. However, it’s important to plan...-
Woodsy Owl’s Fourth of July tips
June 26,2025
It’s almost the Fourth of July! The Nation’s 249th Birthday! I’m as excited as you are to get out there, enjoy that summer weather, and celebrate the country’s anniversary. Our nation’s national -
While driving towards mountains and forested areas, have you ever seen Jeeps and trucks that look like they belong at a Monster Truck Rally? Ever wonder where they’re going? These off-road enthusiasts -
On the lower slopes of Jackass Ridge, smoke wafted through an oak woodland canopy, its gray haze contrasting with the green, yellow and red hues of the forest. A crackle of burning grass could be -
Stoking Success
April 10,2025
“Made in the USA: Supporting American manufacturing jobs and promoting sustainable forest management” — a series that spotlights how Wood Innovations Program grant recipients are putting Americans to -
The Mount Wilson Observatory and communications equipment at the summit of Mount Wilson were protected both by actions taken by firefighters during the Eaton Fire and treatments applied months before -
A “typical” day as a burn boss (if there is one)
April 3,2025
It’s 8 a.m. Cory Carlson is onsite and ready to start his workday as a district fire management officer in the Chino Valley Ranger District on the Prescott National Forest in Prescott, Arizona. On -
120 years of the Forest Service
March 31,2025
Did you know that Smokey Bear has his own zip code? Or that a quarter of U.S. ski resorts are located on national forests? To celebrate 120 years of the USDA Forest Service, we bring you these and 10 -
From the forest floor to mountaintop: An inspiring ascent
January 22,2025
What’s a typical day like for a forest supervisor on a national forest? Well, they oversee how visitors use the land and help protect forests. So, they have their hands in lots of tasks, like -
Preserving an Indigenous food source
January 8,2025
The Apache Tribes of Arizona have harvested acorns from Emory oak trees for centuries, using them in cultural ceremonies and as a traditional food source. However, in recent decades, tribal elders
