Forest caves have been closed in an effort to prevent spread of deadly disease affecting thousands of bats in the northeast. Read more. See Closure Order R-09-01.
Firewood Alert
Firewood Alert Poster
Firewood Poster
Are You Bear Aware? Black bears are native to the Monongahela. With natural food sources being variable this summer people are reporting more encounters with bears than is usual. Visitors need to learn how to safely enjoy the National Forest while coexisting with bears. Please follow the links here to learn more:
Forest wide press release regarding bears. (pdf
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Learn how to keep yourself safe in bear country.
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