Chop to it, Western Montana. LNF Christmas Tree Permits Available
Visiting a National Forest to find a Christmas tree is a long-standing tradition and a fun way to get outdoors for you and your family.
Lolo National Forest
Why Montana Snowbowl Needs an Inspection Before it Can Open
New standards were released in May and now they are being enforced.
Fuel-Break Projects Proliferate in Northern National Forests
The Northern Region of the U.S. Forest Service is using new authority and funding to propose logging projects across seven national forests in Montana and Idaho.
10 Years Ago This Was Montana’s Most Dangerous Fire
The fire burned over 5,000 acres in one day, coming within miles of Missoula
Cool Montana Weather Helps With Fire That Turned Paradise to Hell
The blaze exploded from a grass fire to burn thousands of acres in hours
We Could See a Rapid Rise in Montana Fire Danger
After a wet June, there's little rain in the July forecast.
Where is This Latest Smoke in Montana Coming From?
Air quality should improve with weather change Friday
No worries; Smoke Coming From New Forest Service Fires
Forest Service crews hope to take advantage of the last dry weather to complete this season's burns.
Elk Foundation Donates $1 Million for Wildfire Restoration
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation announced this week that the organization is committing $1 million for wildfire restoration in eight states, including Montana.
800 Lightning Strikes Spark 30 New Fires in Lolo National Forest
The recent thunderstorm that raced through Idaho and western Montana included nearly a thousand lightning strikes in the Lolo National Forest.
Forest Service Continues Planned Spring Burning
There's some more smoke in the forests this season.
Cinnabar Fire Expands from 90 to 2,000 Acres in just 24 Hours
A fast-growing fire is burning in wilderness in the Lolo National Forest not far from Stevensville, according to fire Public Information Officer Katie Knotek.