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2025 Press Releases

Willamette National Forest implements fire restrictions

Release Date: July 17th, 2025
Springfield, Ore. – July 17, 2025— As hot, dry temperatures continue, the Willamette National Forest will implement fire restrictions starting…

Restoration work closes southern access to Blue Pool weekdays July 16 to July 30

Release Date: July 9th, 2025
McKenzie Bridge, OR, July 9, 2025—Blue Pool - Tamolitch Falls Trailhead and a portion of the McKenzie River National Scenic Trail between Blue Pool…

Forest Service Offers New Digital Northwest Forest Pass

Release Date: June 20th, 2025
Portland, Ore., June 20, 2025 – Beginning June 20, the popular USDA Forest Service Annual Northwest Forest Pass will be available for online…

USDA Forest Service offers fee-free access on June 14 and June 19

Release Date: June 13th, 2025
PORTLAND, Ore., June 13, 2025 — The USDA Forest Service will waive recreation fees at most day-use sites across national forests in Oregon and…
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