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Hot Springs, Va., May 22, 2023 –The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest is providing a renewed summer recreation season at Lake Moomaw starting this week. Bolar Mountain campgroun…

Due to recent aggressive bear behavior, a temporary closure is in place for overnight camping along the Appalachian Trail from Petites Gap Road to the James River Footbridge. This camping

ROANOKE, VA—May 15, 2023— The USDA Forest Service issued a Record of Decision signed by USDA Undersecretary Wilkes to allow for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project across a proposed 3.5-m…

Damascus, Va. May 15, 2023—The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources %3ADWR%3A will host a Kids Fishing Day event on Satu…

Due to bear activity reported on the Appalachian Trail the Matts Creek Shelter and Campsite have been closed for hiker safety. Hikers can utilize the Marble Spring dispersed campsite 5.6

The Craig Creek footbridge on the Appalachian Trail has been removed for public safety. Hikers can utilize a nearby stream crossing detour. More details are available here.

Roanoke, VA – April 28, 2023 – It’s important to practice safe food storage when in bear country, whether you are picnicking in a remote area near the Appalachian Trail

Hot Springs, Va., April 25, 2023 – The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest’s James River and Warm Springs Ranger District is rescheduling the volunteer clean-up event at Lake M…

Norton, Va, April 25, 2023—The George Washington and Jefferson National Forest’s Clinch Ranger District has opened several recreation sites. However, some amenities are closed to the …

Sections of the Appalachian Trail near the Craig Creek Bridge will be closed during the deconstruction and removal of the bridge on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, from 7 am to