Image of Maroon Bells near Aspen

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is the top recreation Forest in the nation. Home to world-renowned ski resorts and the birthplace of Wilderness, the White River has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast.

Spotlights

WRNF Travel Management Implementation

Image of Forest 2-track road

The Forest Service has completed a comprehensive plan which balances the travel and recreation needs of the public
with the management and protection of natural resources.

Emergency Cave Closures and White Nose Syndrome

Bats exhibiting signs of White Nose Syndrome

The U.S. Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region has extended an emergency order closing caves and abandoned mines on national forests and national grasslands...

 




Conservation and Collaboration

Aspen non-profit For the Forest produced this film to showcase collaborative stewardship efforts on the White River NF.

Watch For Falling Trees

The Mountain Pine Beetle is killing millions of acres of pine trees in the western U.S., and falling trees are a hazard.  Be aware of your surroundings!



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