The U.S. Forest Service issued a Wednesday update of the Big Bear, Rush and Skunk fires burning in the Payette National ...

The U.S. Forest Service issued a Wednesday update of the Big Bear, Rush and Skunk fires burning in the Payette National Forest.

The Payette National Forest is planning on conducting multiple prescribed fires this spring. Depending on weather conditions, burns could take place anytime between March and July.

The Payette and Sawtooth National Forests both have ranger districts with either only partial hours, or temporarily closed due to staffing shortages.

Earlier, I had shown them my map of the Payette National Forest. It is worn; various colors of highlighter mark trails I have walked, and x's show the places I have camped. I pointed out where I live.

MCCALL, Idaho — Crews have made substantial progress on the Elkhorn fire in the Payette National Forest. The fire has burned 25,980 with 45% containment.

This story originally ran in the Idaho Capital Sun on Sept. 27, 2023. Renovations will soon begin at the Payette National Forest’s Huckleberry Creek and Cabin Creek campgrounds thanks to funding ...

Officials with the Payette National Forest said forest leaders are adjusting to losses in personnel due to retirements and deferred resignations.

Payette National Forest Trump Order Fast-Tracks Projects That Would Damage Wetlands, Environmental Groups Say ...

The Boise and Payette national forests will begin selling Christmas tree permits for this year on Saturday, Nov. 19. The Sawtooth National Forest begins selling permits Friday, Nov. 18.

This story originally ran in the Idaho Capital Sun on Sept. 27, 2023. Renovations will soon begin at the Payette National Forest’s Huckleberry Creek and Cabin Creek campgrounds thanks to funding ...

This story originally ran in the Idaho Capital Sun on Sept. 27, 2023. Renovations will soon begin at the Payette National Forest’s Huckleberry Creek and Cabin Creek campgrounds thanks to funding from ...