Safety and Outdoor Ethics
Your forest is home to a vast ecosystem of trees, plants, mountains, lakes, and wildlife. With these can come unpredictability and even danger. We’re here to help you take the steps you need to stay safe in nature.
7 Principles of Responsible Recreation
11 Recommendations for Hiking
Altitude Sickness
What to Know About Drones
What to Know About OHVs
View a forest guide on where you can ride OHVs on the forest and other key information.
Burying or Packing Out Poo!
Learn about products for burying or packing out poo!
Pack out your Poo! WAG Bags
Learn about options for packing out waste: WAG Bags
Hiking with Dogs
Keep Firewood Local! Best Practices
Four insect pest species spread by moving firewood are of particular concern in Washington: the Emerald Ash Borer, Spongy Moth, Spotted Lanternfly and Asian Longhorn Beetle.
Keep Firewood Local!
Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.