Help keep forests healthy by making smart firewood choices. Pests and diseases can hide in wood and spread when firewood is moved long distances. · Buy firewood where you’ll burn it · Choose certified, heat‑treated firewood Learn more: dontmovefirewood.org/ #FirewoodMonth

National forests and grasslands offer 164,000 miles of trails in nearly every state — inviting you to hike, bike, ride, and explore the beauty of your public lands. Find your next adventure today! (Forest Service video.)

Fuelwood permits are available year-round through our E-Permits website epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/ – quick, easy, and ready whenever you are. Grab your permit before heading out and enjoy the warmth all winter long. #FirewoodMonth

This vintage poster shares age-old wisdom from Smokey Bear. Recreate responsibly by making sure fires are dead out before leaving. Remember, only you can prevent wildfires.

Our crews begin post-fire recovery as soon as it is safe. We assess burned areas, stabilize soil, and protect water sources to help the land heal. (Forest Service photo)

It’s Firewood Month! Help stop pests from spreading. Buy firewood where you burn it. Invasive pests can hide in firewood and travel to new places. 🌲Protect our forests. Don’t move firewood. aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-d…

When nature calls while you're in nature, do you know how to go? Disposing of waste properly is an important part of every outdoor adventure, especially when it comes to human waste. It’s simple but important for keeping our national forests and grasslands clean.

The National Forests and Grasslands Passport is live across all 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands. It’s free, and it lives in the OuterSpatial app. Earn unique collectible badges saved to your profile. The forests are open! 🔗 [Link to outerspatial.link/2hfwdu3ZC3…]

Happy Birthday, Woodsy Owl! Thanks for inspiring generations to “Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute” and care for our national forests and public lands. Here’s to another year of spreading stewardship, kindness, and conservation across the country. Lend a hand and care for the land!

Today we celebrate the 87th anniversary of the Shawnee National Forest! 🌲✨ Once known as the Illini and Shawnee Purchase Units, the area was officially designated the Shawnee National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in September 1939.

Whether you are camping, hiking, picnicking or riding this Labor Day weekend, stay hydrated and safe while you enjoy your National Forest! fs.usda.gov/r09/shawnee/safe… And don't forget to get your digital badge while you are here! 🔗 [Link to outerspatial.link/2hfwdu3ZC3…]

Hey 4th Graders! Get a FREE America the Beautiful Pass to see America’s natural wonders! The Every Kid Outdoors program helps 4th graders and their families to explore and create connections to nature. Visit the Every Kid Outdoor website everykidoutdoors.gov.

Be aware that the Lusk Creek wilderness closure to horses after one inch or more of rainfall is now in effect. These regulations to protect sensitive forest resources and minimize recreation impacts. fs.usda.gov/r09/shawnee/aler…

White Tail Deer in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest. Remember to keep a safe distance while enjoying wildlife on your national forests and grasslands. (Forest Service Trail Cam photo.)

Cool off this summer at the Pounds Hollow Recreation Area on the Shawnee National Forest, IL. Adventure is waiting for you in your big backyard. (Photo of visitors at Pounds Hollow Lake. Forest Service Photo.)

Protect yourself & others from the heat on national forests & grasslands. • Stay hydrated — water is your best friend. • Stay in the shade whenever you can. • Save the tough hikes or activities for early morning or early evening. • Wear light, loose, breathable clothes.

Prevent wildfires by fully extinguishing campfires before you leave. Remember: 💦Drown the fire with water 🥄Stir the ashes 🫱Feel for heat Repeat as needed. If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. (Forest Service video.)

Sip, sip, hooray, hydrate all day! Drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated while enjoying your national forests and grasslands. (Forest Service photo by Savannah Halleaux.)

Shawnee National Forest is calling, and we’re absolutely answering. Jackson Falls is serving cool water, chill trails and views that hit every time. Grab your pack, round up your friends and make the most of your big backyard. (Forest Service photo by Jonathan Haverkamp.)