U.S. Forest Service Huron-Manistee NF

10/23/2026

Help keep forests healthy by making smart firewood choices. Pests and diseases can hide in wood and spread when firewood is moved long distances.

Buy firewood where you’ll burn it

Choose certified, heat‑treated firewood

Gather onsite, where allowed

Leave any leftover firewood behind

Learn more: https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/

10/23/2026

Our first round of employee voting has resulted in the following images selected to best represent fall colors so far this season. To see more of the current conditions and timed images, go to our Interactive fall color map: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2979aa429c514b56a2ce1c0e62095fd8

1st - Mio RD: Luca Adelfio - Milkweed in the marsh

2nd - Mio RD: Luca Adelfio - Au Sable River and Luca Adelfio - Porcupine on Wakeley lake trail

3rd – Baldwin/White Cloud RD: Colette Boothman- Misty Morning

4th – Supervisor's Office: Fay Dearing - Along the Manistee River Trail, Mio RD: Luca Adelfio - Sunrise at Wakeley Lake and Mio RD: Autumn Clark with Looking out over Wakeley Lake.

5th - Baldwin/White Cloud RD: Sara Boehringer - North Country Trail view of Nichols Lake

6th -Huron Shores: Michael Beck - Forest Road 2214 through the woods, Baldwin/White Cloud RD: Sara Boehringer - Beaver Dam at Whelan lake and Supervisor's Office: Deb Veen - Red Reflection

7th - Cadillac/Manistee RD: Sawyer Frederick - Leafy Greens on the Caberfae Hills.

10/23/2026

Looking for a scenic drive this weekend? Take a look at the Interactive Fall color map and see where the leaves are changing this weekend! https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2979aa429c514b56a2ce1c0e62095fd8

Don't forget to take your Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) with you when you go driving. The MVUM will show you what roads are open to public motor vehicle traffic and will show what roads are open by season.

Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/opportunities/scenic-drives

(Forest Service photo Amanda Downey)

10/22/2026

The Huron-Manistee National Forest is now hiring for fire season 2027. Apply now through USAJobs.gov for the following temporary positions at our ranger stations in Baldwin, Mio, Oscoda and Wellston, Michigan.

GW-3 Entry Level Fire: 27-TEMPF3-R9-2PC033-3DH

GW-4 Firefighter: 27-TEMPF3-R9-2PC048-4DH

WG-5 Dozer Helper: 27-TEMPF3-R9-FS2024-5DH

These positions will be filled utilizing a Direct-Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, to include any selective placement factor(s), if applicable, will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the resume is reviewed to ensure you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position.

For questions regarding the overall Fire Hire process, contact Brian Hicks [email protected] 520-343-0235.

Be sure to craft your resume for the vacancy and follow agency guidelines for resume writing and formatting. Obtain a copy by emailing [email protected] and request the Resume Guide.

See our website for more hiring

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/working-with-us/careers/fire-jobs

10/21/2026

Looking for an activity to do as you get out and see the colors this weekend? Why not tackle a new fishing spot!

The Huron-Manistee National Forest boasts 1,455 miles of rivers and streams, with diverse fish habitats perfect for any angler.

Learn more here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/opportunities/fishing

View the colors along the river corridors on our interactive a fall color map:https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2979aa429c514b56a2ce1c0e62095fd8

(Forest Service Photo by Autumn Downey)

10/19/2026

Why are leaves red? Anthocyanins!

Anthocyanins are responsible for giving leaves their dark red and purple colors. These protective plant compounds protect the tree from cold and dehydration as the days get shorter and colder.

Look for these colors in the Interactive Fall Color Map https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2979aa429c514b56a2ce1c0e62095fd8

(Forest Service photo by Kelly Morrissey)

10/18/2026

Lumberman’s season is coming to a close! You still have time to plan one more visit.

Lumberman’s Monument Visitor Center will be closing for the season on Saturday October 24, 2026, at 5pm. The nature trail and overlook will remain open.

To learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/lumbermans-monument-visitor-center

(Forest Service Photo)

10/16/2026

Have you checked the weather? It’s perfect fall color viewing weather for the weekend! Check out the Weather predicted for the forest: https://www.weather.gov/apx/fire_Huron

Charge up your camera’s battery and grab the kids and head out to the Huron-Manistee NF for the fall color. Use our interactive map to see if you can locate our current image submitted by our employees of the color changing hues on our public lands!

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2979aa429c514b56a2ce1c0e62095fd8

10/16/2026