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.
Keep Firewood Local!
Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.
Burying or Packing Out Poo!
Learn about your options for protecting our public lands by packing out or burying waste.
Pack out your Poo! WAG Bags
Learn about options for packing out waste: WAG Bags