National Forest Alerts

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities. %3Aul%3A %3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3APublic […]

Blacksburg, Va., January 16, 2024 –The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests’ Eastern Divide Ranger District has temporarily closed the gate to the lower parking lot at Pandapas Pond, a

The Trail is now open from Elk Garden Trailhead to the Virginia/Tennessee line after being temporarily closed by Forest Order to protect health and safety in the aftermath of Hurricane

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities. %3Aul%3A %3Ali style=”margin-left: 0.5in;”%3APublic

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities: %3Aul%3A %3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National

Hone Quarry Campground on the North River Ranger District has reopened after a brief closure due to Hurricane Helene

Due to the Balcony Falls to Skimmer Transmission Line Reconstruction Project, the following trails and shelters will be impacted by the current and upcoming construction activities: %3Aul%3A %3Ali%3AThe Appalachian National

The Forest Service is working with the Virginia Department of Health to assess an algal bloom at Cave Mountain Lake. Out of an abundance of caution, people and animals should

The Forest Service is working with the Virginia Department of Health to assess an algal bloom at Cave Mountain Lake. Out of an abundance of caution, people and animals should

The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest will conduct work to improve the Roaring Run Recreation Area entrance on the Eastern Divide Ranger District. To safely conduct this work, the