Welcome to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest!
ALERT: Due to COVID safety precautions, the Eagle Watchers and Snowshoe Programs are on pause for the 2021 winter season. Please click here for all Forest Alerts.
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is one of the most visited forests in the country. Located on the west side of the Cascades between the Canadian border and Mt. Rainier National Park, you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests rich in history and outdoor opportunities. Find out more about the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
The health and safety of visitors as well as Forest Service employees and volunteers is paramount during the COVID-19 pandemic. To support local public health and safety measures, virtual services are being offered en lieu of standard face-to-face operations.
People are flocking to the mountains this winter, filling up Sno-Parks, ski areas, and other recreation sites on national forest lands. While winter is a great time to explore public lands, there are additional precautions and steps to take before heading out. Recreation staff and emergency responders need everyone’s help to stay safe this winter.
Special use permit applications can now be submitted online for the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest as part of a new pilot program called “Open Forest.”
During WWII, women stepped into a variety of positions usually filled by men. This included National Forest Fire Lookouts, or “lady lookouts,” as they were sometimes called.
Japanese railroad laborers’ artifacts were found during a cultural heritage event co-led by Wing Luke Museum and the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
