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  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests reopen many campgrounds and day use areas

    Release Date: Jun 11, 2020  

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests temporarily shutting down all day-use areas

    Release Date: Apr 2, 2020  

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests announce temporary shutdown of off-highway trails and recreation areas on the Lee Ranger District

    Release Date: Apr 1, 2020  

  • George Washington and Jefferson National Forests announce temporary shutdown of recreation areas, campgrounds amid COVID-19 concerns

    Release Date: Mar 26, 2020  

  • Smokey Bear Celebrates 75 years of Wildfire Prevention

    Release Date: Aug 13, 2019  

  • The Smokey Bear Hot Air Balloon will take to the skies at the Shenandoah County Fair in celebration of 75 years of fire prevention

    Release Date: Aug 5, 2019  

  • Fees to increase at some National Forest sites

    Release Date: Apr 5, 2019  

  • Proposed fee increases at Forest Service sites on the Lee Ranger District

    Release Date: Aug 18, 2017  

Alerts & Warnings

  • MVP SEIS Public Comment Period Extended
  • Temporary trail detour on the Virginia Creeper Trail along Taylors Valley
  • Section of Tate Road in Carroll and Grayson counties temporarily closed
  • Temp Closure: Rocky Run ATV trail, Second Mountain, Long Run Rd, Vepco Rd

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