Huckleberry Season on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Each August, many in the Northwest look forward to collecting huckleberries and other wild berries on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Forest managers would like to remind the public that a permit is required to remove any berries from the Forest. A free-use permit for personal consumption is available to remove up to one gallon […]
Fire Restrictions take effect on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest July 12
Beginning Friday, July 12, 2024, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is prohibiting open campfires across the forest. Fires will only be allowed in metal fire pits or rings in designated recreation sites. Under this fire restriction, wood and charcoal fires are only allowed in designated campgrounds and picnic areas that have established metal fire pits […]
Windy Ridge and Visitor Centers Open on July 4th
Just in time for the July 4th holiday another recreational opportunity opens at Mount St. Helens on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Beginning Thursday, July 4, 2024, Forest Road 99 leading to the Windy Ridge Interpretive Site on the northeast side of Mount St. Helens will be open to the public. As a reminder, there […]
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million facelift
Stevens Canyon Road reopens after $43 million facelift One of Mount Rainier National Park’s most scenic roads has reopened after an extensive $43-million, two-year rehabilitation project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund. The project repaired and restored nine miles of the iconic Stevens Canyon Road, which travels through the heart of […]
Timed entry reservation period begins at Mt. Rainier National Park
Additional timed entry reservations will be available every evening at 7 p.m. Pacific Time for spontaneous visits Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the popular Paradise Corridor start Friday, May 24, 2024, and run through Monday, September 2, 2024. Many weekend and weekday advance timed entry reservations for the Paradise Corridor […]
Next timed entry reservations for August & September available May 1
Advance timed entry reservations for August through September 2 visits to Paradise and Sunrise Corridors available Wednesday, May 1 A second block of reservations will be available at 7 p.m. Pacific Time throughout the summer to support spontaneous visits for the following day. ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to […]
Timed entry reservations for July visits to Paradise and Sunrise Available April 1
A second block of reservations will be available at 7 p.m. Pacific Time throughout the summer to support spontaneous visits for the following day. ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors during the month of July 2024 will become available on Monday, April 1, […]
Many Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need reservations in summer 2024
Temporary reservation system designed to reduce crowding, environmental damage in the Paradise and Sunrise Corridors ASHFORD, Wash. – Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours during Summer 2024. “In recent years, it’s been too common for […]
Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Forest Service will waive most fees for day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon on Monday, Jan. 15 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This initiative is part of the recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a National Day of Service and is aimed at encouraging Americans to […]
Gifford Pinchot National Forest 2023 Christmas Tree Permits Available
Vancouver, WA, November 8, 2023– Tis the season to create memories and explore the forest while finding a holiday tree for your home! Starting November 16, 2023, visitors may buy Christmas tree cutting permits in-person at Mt. Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Cowlitz Valley Ranger District offices and many local vendors. Permits cost $5.00 each, […]
