National Forest News

The Forest Service has temporarily closed the Fortney Boat Launch to hazardous and icy conditions. “Conditions on the boat launch are icy and unsafe to use given the winter weather […]

Marion, Va., January 16, 2025 –The Mount Rogers National Recreation Area of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests is seeking public input on the reconstruction of 17 miles of…

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 Pan…

%3Ab%3ARoanoke, VA, December 12, 2024 %3A/b%3A— The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests will have a new Deputy Forest Supervisor starting December 15, 2024. Troy Morris is a 20-year ca…

Roanoke VA – December 13, 2024 – The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Supervisor has removed the Appalachian National Scenic Trail on the Mount Rogers National Scenic Area from

Blacksburg, VA, December 2, 2024—The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest has closed the platform at Hanging Rock Observatory in Monroe County, West Virginia, for safety purposes. …

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Gwen Mason, Public Affairs Officer %3A540%3A 676-7045 [email protected] %3Ah2 align=”center”%3ALines on the Elizabeth Fire Continue to Hold%3A/h2%3A Edinburg, VA, November 12, 2024 -&…

Marion, VA, November 6, 2024—The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest has reopened the Wythe Shooting Range after a wildfire was suppressed. The Range fire totaled 17 acres and is

%3Ah3%3A %3A/h3%3A Norton, VA, November 1, 2024 —The George Washington Jefferson National Forest is currently managing the Skegg Fire, located 3 miles south of Elkhorn City, KY, in Dic…