A lightning strike illuminates @FS_MBRTB as a powerful reminder of the forces that shape our national forests and grasslands. Stay aware of changing weather while exploring your big backyard.
(Photo by Matt Ley/Share the Experience.)
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- A new Forest Service dashboard shares data from the 2020 Resources Planning Act Assessment, allowing users to explore forest and rangeland trends and projected conditions 50 years into the future. Explore now: experience.arcgis.com/experience/241…
- Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an important contributor to economic and social sustainability across the nation. Get out and visit a national forest today!
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The @forestservice is working year-round to reduce wildfire risk through prescribed burns, mechanical thinning, and other hazardous fuels treatments. But preparedness starts at home. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, take steps now to fire-harden your home and property, - Rhodora blooms on the @WhiteMountainNF between New Hampshire and Maine. One of only two national forests in New England, White Mountain National Forest is truly a unique natural wonder. Plan your adventure today! (Forest Service photo by Kaitlyn Ellis.)
- Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with a hike! Time in nature can reduce stress, improve sleep, and boost creativity. A hike can make a big difference. #GetOutdoorsDay is a fee-free day, providing use of all standard amenity recreation sites on national forests at no cost.
00:00 - Summer is almost here. Get out and explore your national forests and grasslands. Hike, paddle or camp your way through millions of acres of public lands. Remember to pack out what you pack in and enjoy. (Forest Service photos.)
- Forest Service invests in communities by distributing more than $52 million to 65 counties, supporting local economies with funding for emergency services, schools and infrastructure. fs.usda.gov/about-agency/n…
- The rugged beauty of Coronado National Forest has been turning heads for generations. This 1959 view from the climb toward Mount Lemmon reminds us why our national forests matter. Explore the places that inspire and sustain us.
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USDA is proud to celebrate America’s farmers, ranchers, and ag innovators at the Great American State Fair. Come join us at the fair inside the USDA Pavilion and experience: 🍎 Daily farm stand offering, American-grown produce, inspired by the Great American Farmers Market. 🚜
- Wildfires can move fast. Having a go bag ready can save precious time. Pack essentials like documents, first aid supplies, water, clothing and chargers so you can leave quickly if conditions change. Learn more at ready.gov/wildfires and stay prepared.
- The Forest Service has sold approximately 3 billion board feet of timber annually over the past 10 years — enough to build 111,000 homes. By 2028, our goal is 4 billion board feet, or enough for 148,000 homes. Learn more Forest Service facts here: fs.usda.gov/about-agency/f….
- Whether you’re planning a weekend hike or a cross-country adventure, the new National Forests and Grasslands app helps you explore with confidence. Download the National Forests and Grasslands app for Get Outdoors Day this Saturday, June 13, 2026! fs.usda.gov/visit/maps/mob…
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