For #scape day and #ForestFriday. This an #infrared image that has been reimagined through processing. It is from a special place on this earth. One that I need to see soon. #photography #landscape #EastCoastKin #fullspectrum #ir #longexposure #art #digitalart #Florida #Nikon #NationalForests

The #RoadlessRule protects 58.5 million acres of #NationalForests.

Repealing it would increase #logging, threaten wildlife habitat, & harm water & soil.

Tell leaders to defend the Roadless Rule.
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BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.

If you enjoy hiking, wildlife, photography, or preventing this fucking administration from stealing more of our precious natural resources, please consider using the link to leave a public comment.

#oldgrowthforest #Oregonforests #BLM #nationalforests #Deschutes #Willamette #Rogueriver #Umpqua

Eastern Slope, Sierra Nevada No. 22 - Inyo National Forest (2025)
#landscapephotography #sierranevada #nature #autumn #fallcolor #nationalforests

A black bear standing on a hillside, munching on some grass.

Black bear, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. May, 2020.

📷 Fujifilm X-T3 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
🎞 400 mm – 1/500″ – f/8 – ISO 800
🔗 www.allencompassingtrip.com/3451/black-bear […]

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Notice of Intent To Revise Resource Management Plans for Northwestern and Coastal Oregon and Southwestern Oregon in Oregon/Washington and Prepare an Associated Environmental Impact Statement In support of the Oregon and California Revested Railroad Lands Act of 1937 (O&C Act), in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy ...

Here's the link to send a public comment opposing this land theft and destruction.
The comment period ends in a couple weeks at most.

www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

#BLM #PublicLands #NationalForests #Environment #Parks #HabitatDiversity #ProtectOurWildSpaces #Oregon

Trump Admin Announces Old-Growth Clearcutting Plan for Western Oregon - Oregon Wild Conservationists say proposal to “maximize” logging across nearly 2 million acres of Western Oregon BLM lands would devastate fish, wildlife, and threaten communities

oregonwild.org/trump-admin-...

#BLM #PublicLands #NationalForests #Environment #Parks #HabitatDiversity #ProtectOurWildSpaces #Oregon

BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.

Start writing and calling.
With the new head being opposed to public-owned land, our forests are in trouble.

morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/blm-announ...

#BLM #PublicLands #NationalForests #Environment #Parks #HabitatDiversity #ProtectOurWildSpaces #Oregon

Steve Pearce's BLM nomination advances despite opposition The Senate committee advanced Steve Pearce's nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management, despite opposition from Sen. Martin Heinrich.

I don't know where this is as of yet. Whether he has been confirmed yet. If he hasn't, we need to try to stop it.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

#BLM #PublicLands #NationalForests #Environment #Parks #HabitatDiversity #ProtectOurWildSpaces

Current off-season hours. Wind Cave National Park: daily, 8am to 4:30pm, through April 4. Jewel Cave National Monument: Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, through May 4 Scotts Bluff National Monument: daily, 8:30am to 4:30pm, summit road 9am to 4pm, through May 23. Agate Fossil Beds National Monument: daily, 8am to 4pm, through May 14. NE National Grasslands Visitor Center: Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm. U.S. Forest Service Offices: Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, closed federal holidays.

Spring break is coming. Summer hours aren't... yet.

The forecast looks tempting, but our federal partners across the Black Hills and Nebraska are still in winter mode.

Check hours before you drive out.

#BlackHills #NationalParks #NationalForests

A row of partially submerged trees standing and mirrored in the still waters of Lake Ocoee, with forested hills stretching across the background under a clear sky.

Lake Ocoee, Tennessee. August, 2017.

📷 Fujifilm X-T2 + XF16mmF1.4 R WR
🎞 16 mm – 1/250″ – f/8 – ISO 200
🔗 www.allencompassingtrip.com/2000/lake-ocoee

#Landscapes #NationalForests #Photography

Bot Verification

#NationalForests Trump’s Latest Timber Grab: BLM Wants to Change the Rules Governing Public Lands Management in Western Oregon to Maximize Logging - Cascadia Wildlands
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Hey, my fellow tree lovers. Time to dust off that camping gear. #TheLorax #WeSpeakForTheTrees #Pagans #Witches #WithesOfBluesky #Forests #NationalForests #StateForest #OURFORESTS

This breaks my heart utterly 💚🌳💚 youtu.be/sgLCOF9oZ58?...
#nationalforests #naturalists #nativeplants #wildlife #forests #ecosystem

#waterfallwednesday #nature #landscapes #phtography #wyoming #nationalforests #publiclands #peace
A scene not far from US Highway 26/287. Shoshone National Forest. Wyoming, USA.

Photo looking at one of the lower peaks along the hike to Mount Langley, the southernmost 14,000’ mountain in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Looking north from the summit of Mount Langley, the southernmost 14,000’ mountain in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Older photos from one of my hikes up Mount Langley, near Lone Pine, CA and in Inyo National Forest.

#photography #travel #canon #california #mountains #inyo #sierranevada #cali #highsierra #trails #gohike #outdoors #nationalforests #nature

Bot Verification

#NationalForests No Way Lulay! Help Stop Mature Forest Logging Near Salem, OR - Cascadia Wildlands
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The image presents a withered ponderosa pine standing alone on a rocky slope, its form stripped to essentials. The tree’s trunk rises at a slight angle, thick and weathered, the bark darkened and textured by age and repeated exposure to wind and snow. Its branches extend outward in long, irregular lines, mostly bare, thinning into a fine lattice of twigs that trace the air rather than fill it. There is no foliage to soften the structure; instead, the tree reveals its full skeletal geometry, each limb a record of years spent enduring rather than flourishing. The ponderosa appears neither recently dead nor fully alive. It occupies an in-between state—withered, exhausted, but still upright. Some branches sag under their own weight, others twist sharply, as if shaped by prevailing winds. Small knots and broken ends suggest limbs lost long ago, torn away by storms or the cumulative burden of winter ice. The tree does not dominate the scene; it stands as a solitary figure, exposed, holding its ground without ceremony. Behind it, the landscape opens into a broad, layered view. A dense forest of darker conifers spreads across the midground, their forms softer and more uniform, creating a visual contrast with the stark individuality of the foreground tree. Beyond the forest, pale mountain ridges recede into the distance, their contours muted by atmospheric haze. Snow lingers on the slopes, thin and uneven, emphasizing elevation and cold rather than abundance. The mountains feel far away and indifferent, a quiet backdrop rather than a dramatic focal point. The sky is overcast, rendered in soft gray tones that flatten shadows and drain warmth from the scene. Light is diffuse and subdued, offering no sharp highlights or dramatic contrast. This even, colorless illumination reinforces the mood of stillness and restraint. Nothing in the image suggests movement; the air feels heavy and quiet, as if sound would carry far.

This withered Ponderosa seems to obstruct what would be a great view of the Big Belt Mountains from the front yard..

or is It?

#forestfriday #nationalforests #BWFriday #acoloraday #artyear #imageandverse #scape #landscape

“Decay is the song of life slowed to silence.”-John Muir

A row of partially submerged trees standing and mirrored in the still waters of Lake Ocoee, with forested hills stretching across the background under a clear sky.

Lake Ocoee, Tennessee. August, 2017.

📷 Fujifilm X-T2 + XF16mmF1.4 R WR
🎞 16 mm – 1/250″ – f/8 – ISO 200
🏷️ #Photography #NationalForests #Landscapes

Interpretive and retail space inside Pactola Visitor Center; osprey nest display, pine-covered hills, and lake visible through windows.

Host the desk with the best view.

Help visitors explore public lands by volunteering at Pactola Visitor Center in the heart of the #BlackHills of South Dakota.

Apply here → www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-...

#NationalForests #Volunteer

A United States Forest Service sign for Cherokee National Forest standing on a low concrete base, surrounded by tall, dense trees and undergrowth in a wooded area.

Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee. August, 2017.

📷 Fujifilm X-T2 + XF16mmF1.4 R WR
🎞 16 mm – 1/30″ – f/4 – ISO 200
🏷️ #Photography #NationalForests

Tree deaths outpace growth two-to-one, speaker says; wildfire blamed, logging defended An unidentified speaker, citing U.S. Forest Service reports, said tree mortality in national forests exceeds growth by two-to-one and attributed much of the loss to wildfire. The speaker said timber harvesting accounts for about 25% of net growth and called logging part of the solution.

Tree deaths in national forests now outnumber new growth by a staggering two-to-one, with wildfires being the main culprit.

Click to read more!

#US #WildfireManagement #ForestHealth #NationalForests #CitizenPortal

Downed trees and pine branches across a trailhead parking area.

Trying to hike your way to your New Year’s resolution?

Wind Cave NP + Black Hills NF trails are HEAVILY storm-damaged from last month's winds.

Don't start 2026 with a bonk on the head or worse. Respect closures, pack smart, and stay safe.

#BlackHills #NationalForests #NationalParks

Did you know that the Chattahoochee National Forest spans over 750,000 acres of mountainous forest land in north #Georgia? Learn more about the fascinating #history of one of the most extensive #nationalforests in the South. buff.ly/0jvSvZN

We don’t always know their names. Until we do.

They loved these lands. Then asked others to give in their name.

This New Year’s Eve, we honor their memory. The names of several from the last few years in the comment below.

#BlackHills #NationalForests #NationalParks #parkchat

A mountain goat placidly sitting on top of a rocky outcropping surrounded by trees.

Mountain Goat, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming. March, 2018.

📷 Fujifilm X-T2 + XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
🎞 400 mm – 1/500″ – f/8 – ISO 500
🏷️ #NationalForests #Photography #Wildlife

Field Notes 2025: 2 miles of trail work = 10 amazing new leaders.

In October, ten women trained in safety and crew leadership while improving Trail 9 South. Now, the new crew leads head to public lands nationwide to pay it forward.

2026 project sched drops Jan 14.

#BlackHills #NationalForests

Rain forces closure of OHV trails in parts of Mendocino National Forest  • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CA The U.S. Forest Service closed more than 135 miles of trails in the Upper Lake Ranger District as winter storms moved through the region.

🌧️ Wet weather has forced the closure of more than 135 miles of OHV trails in the Upper Lake Ranger District of Mendocino National Forest. Several campgrounds are also closed.

mendovoice.com/2025/12/rain...

#mendocinocounty #nationalforests #california

Got time, a camper, and love for public lands?

Black Hills NF + Nebraska NF & Grasslands need seasonal volunteers near Custer + Hot Springs.

Host a site. Meet folks. Get hookups (umm.... for your RV, obviously).

www.volunteer.gov/s/voloppreco...

#BlackHills #NationalForests #VolunteerOpportunity

A small gray bird rests on a weathered wooden fence rail, its body angled slightly to the left as it looks outward into the trees. Soft morning or late-day light catches the fine texture of its feathers, revealing layered shades of pale gray and muted brown, with a lighter head that blends gently into a darker wash at the back of the neck. The wings lie neatly folded along its sides, their feather edges faintly outlined, while its long tail extends straight behind, nearly parallel to the rail. The fence itself is rough and sun-bleached, its grain deeply etched, suggesting long exposure to wind and seasons. Behind the bird, a stand of tall conifers rises in soft focus, their dark trunks and evergreen foliage forming a quiet, shadowed backdrop. Low shrubs at the forest’s edge glow with a hint of warm color, contrasting with the cooler tones of the woods. The scene feels still and unhurried, as if the bird has paused briefly between movements, attentive yet calm, held in a moment of balance between the solid line of the fence and the depth of the forest beyond.

Happy Friday Eve everyone!

Canada Jay (Perisoreus canadensis), AKA-Gray Jay or “Whiskey Jack.”

Taken in Deerlodge #nationalforests
Campsite visitor

#BirdOfTheDay #QuietObservers #eastcoastkin