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Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. While these fires will continue to happen, there are th...
10/09/2026

Every year, devastating wildfires burn across the United States. While these fires will continue to happen, there are things you can do to protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family’s safety. The Firewise USA® program is here to help you get started.

Connect with your neighbors and explore becoming a Firewise USA community: https://www.nfpa.org/Education-and-Research/Wildfire/Firewise-USA. Stay prepared, stay safe!

Photo: Prevention technicians on the Boise National Forest, built and designed a 1:12 scale Firewise house to use for demonstration. The left half of the house is designed with Firewise materials, and the other half is used with materials that could potentially ignite if fire embers land.

Perfect fall weather at Clark Lake on the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan, where sun, blue skies, clear water, and br...
10/09/2026

Perfect fall weather at Clark Lake on the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan, where sun, blue skies, clear water, and bright orange leaf colors are all putting on a show. Get out and enjoy your big backyard! https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/fall-colors

(Forest Service photo by Shanelle Saunders)

This vintage poster shares age-old wisdom from Smokey Bear. Recreate responsibly by making sure fires are dead out befor...
10/08/2026

This vintage poster shares age-old wisdom from Smokey Bear.

Recreate responsibly by making sure fires are dead out before leaving.

Remember, only you can prevent wildfires.

Got yard debris? Never burn when it’s windy. Create a safe zone of at least 10 feet of gravel or dirt around your burn p...
10/07/2026

Got yard debris? Never burn when it’s windy. Create a safe zone of at least 10 feet of gravel or dirt around your burn pile and keep water and a shovel close by.

Find your next adventure at the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The North Fork Mountain Trail leads to stu...
10/07/2026

Find your next adventure at the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The North Fork Mountain Trail leads to stunning views like this one from Chimney Top, where sunrise lights up the cliffs and fall colors stretch for miles. Lace up your boots and come explore! https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/fall-colors

(Forest Service photo.)

Granite Peak rises above Buttermilk Meadows on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest — a stunning backdrop in one of nort...
10/07/2026

Granite Peak rises above Buttermilk Meadows on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest — a stunning backdrop in one of northern Nevada’s most treasured landscapes.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest supports local recreation and plays an important role in the rural economy.

With an elevation of 9,732 feet at Granite Peak, visitors can explore rugged granitic formations, sweeping basins, and vibrant high-desert vegetation including large aspen stands, mountain mahogany, sagebrush, and native grasses.

Plan your visit and experience the beauty of Nevada’s basin-and-range country. The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is your starting point for adventure!

(Forest Service by Mark Dallon.)

10/06/2026

Deep in the heart of the Rockies, a new museum allows visitors to tap into the deep roots of the Forest Service, as well as see the future of forestry in the United States spreading out like a canopy above them.

The National Conservation Legacy Center in Missoula, Montana, gives generations of Forest Service employees, retirees and their families a place to see their stories remembered. https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/features/history-finds-home

10/06/2026

Drown. Stir. Feel. Before leaving your campfire, make sure it's cold to the touch. A few extra minutes can prevent a wildfire. Learn more at smokeybear.com

09/06/2026

When communities, scientists, and forest managers work together to prepare for wildfire we keep our forests healthier and our communities safer.

(Forest Service video by Karina Branson)

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