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An afternoon canoe ride on Tally Lake

A canoe ride on Tally Lake

updated Tuesday, December 30, 2008 1:45 PM

Avalanche Awareness Program for Skiers

Winter Recreationists Reminded to Use Caution

Applications Available for Artist-Wilderness-Connection Program

Ashley Lake North Campground Gate Closed

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available

Free Avalanche Clinics Offered

Natural Gas Pipeline Proposal Deferred on Flathead National Forest

Middle Fork Project Proposed, Open House Planned

Firewood From National Forest Lands Requires Permit

Temporary Repairs on Kimmerly Creek Road Allows Winter Grooming and Snowmobile Use, But Doesn’t Allow Motorized Use This Fall

Sheppard Creek Post-Fire Project Identifies Salvage

Temporary Delays Next Week on Eastside Hungry Horse Reservoir Road

Additional Forest Campgrounds Remain Open

Seasonal Changes at Forest Service Campgrounds Some Campgrounds Remain Open

Forest Roads Open in Gregg Plume Timber Sale Area

Prescribed Fire Projects Planned for Swan Lake District

Foot Bridge at Spotted Bear Closed for Repairs

Traffic Delays on Skyland Road Tomorrow

Area Closure Around Triangle Wildland Fire-Use Fire on Flathead National Forest

Traffic Delays on West-side Reservoir Road Tomorrow

Flathead National Forest Managing 5 Wildland Fire-Use Fires

Public Comment Requested for Hemlock Elk Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project on Swan Lake District

Belton Fuels Reduction Project Proposal on Hungry Horse District Available for Public Review and Comment

Recent Lightning Ignites Several Fires in Northwest Montana

Free Workshop for Teachers and Youth Group Leaders Featuring Local Educational Trunks

Huckleberry Season Here

Canyon Creek Road Off North Fork Road
Closed Wednesday and Thursday

Boat Ramp at Emery Bay Closed Tuesday for Maintenance

Renovation of Upper Stillwater Campground Completed and Continues at Tally Lake Campground

Red Meadow Campground is Open

Mushroom Permits Available Monday–Friday from Flathead National Forest

Public Comments Encouraged for Forest
Road Restoration and Stream Crossing Upgrade Project

Lingering Snow on Higher Elevation Trails
and High Water Conditions Continue

Natural Gas Pipeline Proposed on Flathead National Forest

Road Between Pony and Cat Creeks will have Temporary Closure

Be Fire-Safe over July 4 Holiday

New Public Website For Wildland Fire Restriction Information

40th Anniversary of Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Flathead National Forest Hosts 219 Miles of Designated River

New River Regulations on North and Middle Forks of Flathead River

Renovation of Upper Stillwater Campground has Temporary Closures

Summit Nature Center Opens

Boat Launch at Tally Lake Campground Being Upgraded

Forest Hosts Public Open Houses to Discuss Additional Areas Planned for Wildland Fire Use

Hand Creek Bridge Closed

Flathead National Forest Hot Shot Employees Injured

Vandals Damage over Twenty Signs

Recreation Activities on Flathead National Forest

Mushroom Permits Available for Flathead National Forest

Prescribed Burns Planned on Tally Lake Ranger District

Public Comments Wanted for Sheppard Creek Post-Fire Project

Canyon Creek Road Off North Fork Road Closed Temporarily

Red Whale Project Decision

Family Forestry Expo- 19th Year
Families Invited this Weekend!

Cooperation Needed from Skiers, Hikers, and Snowboarders at the Whitefish Mountain Resort

Hungry Horse Motorcross Temporarily Closed to Prepare for Next Weekend’s Event

Flathead National Forest Showcases New Office in Kalispell

Washington DC Court Validates Work of Flathead National Forest

Comments Wanted for Bruce Creek to Alpine 7 to Napa Point Motorized Trails Project

Court Validates Work of Flathead National Forest

Annual Bob Marshall Complex Meeting in Hungry Horse Saturday, April 5

Forest Service Showcases New Office in Hungry Horse

General Snowmobiling Season Ends on Forest March 31

Unseasonable Avalanche Activity Continues in Northwest Montana

Snowmobile Monitoring Continues on Flathead National Forest

Cooperation Needed from Round Meadows Trail Users

New Avalanche Safety Training Tool Available
Avalanche Beacon Park

Public Comments Wanted for C.H.R Motorized Route & Area Designation Proposal on Hungry Horse and Glacier View Districts

Avalanche Awareness Program for Snowmobilers

Brush Creek Mushroom Project on Tally Lake District

Individuals Cited for Snowmobile Incursions

Avalanche Awareness Day- Sunday January 27

Closure in Effect During Avalanche Search Mission

Winter Trails Day

Free Basic Avalanche Clinics Offered

Forest Roads Temporarily Closed Due to Gregg Plume Timber Sale

Snowmobiling on Flathead National Forest

Flathead National Forest Offices Move

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available

Motorized Trail Loop System Proposed on Swan Lake District Public Comments Encouraged

Cutting of Live Western Larch Prohibited to Personal Woodcutting Permits

Ranger District Hosts Tour of the Brush Creek Fire Area

Hungry Horse Glacier View Ranger District Move to New Office

Use Caution in Fire Areas on Flathead National Forest

Use Caution on Forest Roads

Treatments Completed on Black and Blackfoot Lakes in the Jewel Basin

Spotted Bear Travel Management

Great Northern Flats Dispersed Site Temporarily Closed

Forest Users Reminded of Seasonal Changes at Forest Campgrounds

Coal Creek Road to Have Delays

Jewel Basin Road Closed Monday, October 1

Flathead National Forest Supports A.L.E.R.T

Fire Restrictions Lifted in NW Montana

South Fork Westslope Cutthroat Trout Project in Jewel Basin

Effective Monday, September 17; Stage I fire restrictions in NW Montana

Firewood Cutting Not Allowed on Westside Reservoir Road

Portions of Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Other Public Lands Opening in Time for Hunting Seasons

Skyland Road Open

Lid Creek Road on Flathead National Forest Closed for Two Weeks

Stage II Fire Restrictions in Effect in Northwest Montana

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Northwest Montana

Fire Starts in Northwest Montana Zone

It’s Hot and Dry- Please Use Caution!!!

Wildland Fire Season 2007

Tally Lake District Successful in Managing Noxious Weed

Mushroom Gathering on the Flathead National Forest

More Wildland Fire Use Planned on Flathead National Forest

Public Comments Encouraged for Red Whale Environmental Assessment

Family Forestry Expo- 18th Year

Woody Biomass Utilization Grant Awarded to Kalispell Recipient

Personal Woodcutting Permits Available on Flathead National Forest

Flathead National Forest Continues Increased Snowmobile Travel Monitoring

Winter Motorized Recreation Plan Implemented on Flathead National Forest

Snowmobilers to be Cited on Flathead National Forest

Spotted Bear Ranger District Hosts Open House on Motorized Travel

Tally Lake Ranger District Hosts Open House
for Ashley-Herrig Project to Receive Public Comment

West-Side Reservoir Road Open to Snowmobiles

Reminder: Wilderness and Jewel Basin Closed to Snowmobiles

Robert Fire Area Closure Rescinded, Firewood Gathering Allowed

Forest Service Hosts Open House on Belton Fuels Project

Content Analysis Completed for Western Montana Forest Plans

Ski Trail Grooming Operations Curtailed at Round Meadows

Recreation Site Facility Master Planning on Flathead National Forest - Open House Scheduled January 23

Avalanche Awareness Days This Weekend

West-Side Reservoir Road Available to Snowmobilers Christmas and New Year’s Day

Winter Salvage Operations and Temporary Travel Restrictions Begin

Winter Motorized Recreation Plan Decision on Flathead National Forest

Westside Reservoir Road Closed at Ben Creek

Public Asked to Respect Public Lands and Wildlife

Valley Face Fuels Reduction Project Planned on Tally Lake Ranger District

Lion Lake Picnic Area Has Seasonal Closures

Flathead National Forest Upheld on Salvage NEPA Work

Seasonal Changes at Forest Campgrounds

Prescribed Fires Planned for Swan Lake Ranger District

Fire Restrictions Lifted in Northwest Montana Area

Fire Restrictions Continue Until Moisture is Received

Trail Restrictions in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

Paint Emery Prescribed Burn Planned

Fire Activity Continues on Flathead National Forest

Holland Peak Fire – Public Meeting and Trail Closure

Fire Activity on Flathead National Forest

Vegetation is Drying- Potential is High For Fire Activity

Valley Face Fuels Reduction Project Planned on Tally Lake Ranger District

Successful Initial Attack in Northwest Montana

Jungle Creek Fire Determined to be Human Caused

Artists Selected for Special Wilderness Program

Several Fire Starts in Northwest Montana Zone

Columbia Mountain Trail Needs Your Help

Historic Wurtz Cabin Available for Public Rental

Comment Period Extended to September 7 for Proposed Land Management Plans

Stage I Fire Restrictions Begin Monday, July 31 for Northwest Zone

Forest Plan Comment Period Ends August 7

Tally Lake District Opens Area for Firewood Gathering

OHV Use Not Allowed at Huntsberger Lake

No Fire Restrictions in Northwest Montana at this Time

Swan Lake District Opens Roads for Firewood Gathering

Field Trip Scheduled and Comments Wanted on Proposed Red Whale Project

Swank Enterprises Awarded Construction Contract for Hungry Horse District Office

Be Fire-Safe Over July 4 Holiday

Tally Lake District and Supervisor’s Offices to Co-Locate

Tour the Restored Wurtz Homestead Cabin on Flathead National Forest

Volunteers Needed for Annual Frog Days on Flathead National Forest

Rains Causing Road Damage on Flathead National Forest

Public Comments Encouraged on Forest Plan Revison

Good Creek Road Temporarily Closed for Repair Work

Flathead National Forest Conducting Prescribed Burns

Please Be Cautious with Burning

Some Forest Service Campgrounds Open this Weekend

South Fork Flathead Watershed Westslope Cutthroat Trout Conservation Program

Proposed Forest Plans Released for the Flathead, Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests

Forest Service Requesting Construction Proposals for Hungry Horse Ranger Station

Soft Road Conditions Prompt Temporary Restrictions
On Forest Service Roads

Kalispell Snowmobilers Plead Guilty

Comments Requested for Sixmile Fuels Reduction Project

Star Meadows Guard Station Available for Public Rental

Beta and Doris Roads Closed to Snowmobiles this Weekend

Flathead National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Accepting Project Proposals

Flathead National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Has Vacancies

Trail Fuels Reduction Project Proposed in the North Fork Area

Shared Use on West-Side Reservoir Road

Smithsonian Exhibit “Inspirations From the Forest” in Kalispell

Educators Invited to Smithsonian Exhibit “Inspirations from the Forest” Open House

Forest Cabin Rental System Available February 2

Firewood Gathering Allowed on Section of Kraft Creek Road

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Enjoy Snowmobiling on Flathead National Forest

Weekend Snowmobile Access Allowed in Westside Salvage Areas

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available

Illegal Motorized Use Violates Area Closure for Wildlife Protection and Damages Trail

Road Work Closes National Forest Roads Temporarily

Cramer Creek Road to Have Traffic Delays

Public Field Trip to Discuss Upper Stillwater Campground Renovation on Forest

Hungry Horse and Glacier View Districts to Burn Slash/Debris Piles

Paint Emery Prescribed Burn on Flathead National Forest is Successful

Immediate Response Aids in Fuel Spill on Forest

Flathead National Forest Prevails in Court

Some Slash Piles from Salvage Activities Available for Personal Use Firewood Gathering

Flathead National Forest to Conduct Prescribed Burns

Tally Lake District Offers Public Field Trip for Valley Face Fuels Reduction Project

Hornet Lookout Available for Rental

Temporary Closure and Limited Access in Timber Salvage Area

Flathead National Forest Conducts Project Under Healthy Forest Restoration Act - Objection Process Opens

Flathead National Forest Hosts Field Trip for Forest Plan Revision

Trail Closures in Bob Marshall Wilderness Due to Fires

Flathead National Forest Responds to Three Wilderness Fires

Flathead National Forest Hosts Field Trip for Forest Plan Revision

Link Lake Road on Flathead National Forest Closed for Road Work, Limits Trail Access

Jewel Basin Road Closed Tomorrow, Thursday July 21

Kraft Creek Road to be Temporarily Closed

Temporary Closures and Limited Access in Timber Salvage Areas

Forest Hosts Public Meeting for Holland Pierce Fuels Reduction Project

Be Careful With Fire This Independence Day Weekend

Annual End to Burning Permits

Tally Lake District Opens Area for Firewood Gathering

Comments Requested for Fuels Reduction Project on Tally Lake District of National Forest

Volunteers Needed for Annual Herp Days on Flathead National Forest

Vandalism at Hungry Horse Ranger Station

Forest Hosts Open House and Field Trip for Holland Pierce Fuels Reduction Project

Flathead National Forest Requesting Multiparty Monitoring Participants

Flathead National Forest Seeks Recreation Trails Grant for
Snowranger Program

Flathead National Forest Offers 90 Acres for Public Auction

Flathead National Forest Hosts Public Open House for Forest Plan Revision

Skyland Road Closed Due to Impassible Conditions

Dogs Welcome on Leashes at Big Mountain

Tally Lake District Opens Road to Sylvia Lake and
Continues to Manage Noxious Weed Tansy Ragwort

Citations Issued for Krause Basin Area on National Forest

Forest Upheld on West Side Reservoir Post-Fire Project

Comments Wanted for Hallowat Creek Restoration Project

Flathead National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Accepting Project Proposals

Flathead National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Has Vacancy

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Hosts Pubic Meeting

Spill Under Investigation on National Forest at Hungry Horse Reservoir - 4/04/2005

Spill Under Investigation on National Forest at Hungry Horse Reservoir - 4/01/2005

Spring Road and Trail Restrictions in Krause Basin

Temporary Closures Lifted in Timber Sale Areas
Spring Conditions Restrict Vehicle Traffic on Forest Roads

Flathead National Forest Plans Blankenship Fuels Reduction Project

Flathead National Forest Plans to Sell Buildings and Acres

Temporary Closures in Place as Work Begins on McGinnis Sale

Public Tour Planned of Forest Salvage Project

Temporary Closures in Place as Work Begins on Forest Salvage Projects

Snowmobilers Reminded to Respect Wilderness and Jewell Basin Areas

Forest Service Announces Decision on West Side Reservoir Post-Fire Project

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Snowmobile Season Opens on the Flathead National Forest

Record of Decision Signed for Robert-Wedge Post-Fire Project

Flathead National Forest Completes FEIS for West Side Reservoir Post-Fire Project

Flathead National Forest Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) Has Vacancies

Crazy Horse III Salvage Project to Begin

National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available

Organizations Kick Off New Artist-in-Residence Program

Citations Issued by Swan Lake RD

Firewood Cutting Areas Open on Flathead NF

Comments Sought on Hungry Horse Land Conveyance

Memorial Service Scheduled for Crash Victims

Two Forest Service Employees, Believed Dead in a Plane Crash Monday, Have in Fact Survived

Searchers Locate Crash Site of Missing Aircraft

Names of Four Passangers and the Pilot of a Missing Aircraft Released

Missing Airplane on Flathead National Forest

Drive Reservoir Roads with Caution - Logging Activity Ongoing

Two Road Closures on Swan Lake RD

Year Long Round Meadow Road Closure Proposed

West Side Reservoir Post-Fire Project DEIS Released

Closure on Kraft Cr Road 8/31-9/3

Fire Situation on the Flathead National Forest 8/20/04

Summer Naturalist Schedule of Events

Update on Recreation Sites and Trails

Spotted Bear Firewood Area Available

Sylvia Lake Road Open During June and July

Public Input Sought for Snow Ranger Program