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Daniel Boone NF @DanielBooneNF

The Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky provides wood, water, wildlife and outdoor recreation.

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Firewood permits are now available to purchase online! Learn about gathering firewood on the Daniel Boone National Forest and then purchase your permit at epermits.fs2c.usda.gov/
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Eastern Kentucky is under a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions through 8pm tonight (4/18). Keep the Forest safe from wildfires by avoiding campfires or other spark-causing activities during this time. #FireSeason #ResponsibleRecreation weather.gov/jkl
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(1/1) Slowly receding flood waters around Cave Run Lake are exposing new hazards. Many boat ramps were (and still are) completely underwater. Where waters have receded, the high water line is often marked by a thick layer of debris that includes sharps like needles and glass.
A mass of flood debris and trash blocks the road at Claylick Boat Ramp.

ALT A mass of flood debris and trash blocks the road at Claylick Boat Ramp.

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(2/2) We are working to restore impacted sites as quickly as possible, but, with Cave Run Lake still 17ft above normal summer pool, we may still be several weeks away from reopening all sites. #KnowBeforeYouGo Current Closures: fs.usda.gov/goto/DBNFAlerts
Flood waters at Longbow Boat Ramp are almost to the top of the informational bulletin board.

ALT Flood waters at Longbow Boat Ramp are almost to the top of the informational bulletin board.
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Eastern Kentucky is under a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions through 10pm tonight (3/19). Keep the Forest safe from wildfires by avoiding campfires or other spark-causing activities during this time. #FireSeason #ResponsibleRecreation weather.gov/jkl/redflagwarni…
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Professional firefighters with the Stearns Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn at Big Swag Helibase in McCreary County today (3/12). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx. 5 acres. #PrescribedBurn arcg.is/01CenG0
Screenshot of the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Tracker highlighting the Big Swag prescribed burn unit.

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Nada Tunnel in the Red River Gorge will be closed this Thursday (3/13) morning for a walk-through inspection. The tunnel will be closed for about 2 hours (10am-noon) but you can continue to access the area via KY 11/KY 15, KY 613 & Forest Service Road 23. #KnowBeforeYouGo
KYTC District 10@KYTCDistrict10
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Inspection scheduled for Nada Tunnel on KY 77 in Powell County on Thursday, March 13 content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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(1/2) Professional firefighters with the London Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn adjacent to Laurel River Lake in Laurel County today (3/10). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx. 1887 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn arcg.is/14SeGS0
Screenshot of the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Tracker highlighting the Auger Springs prescribed burn unit.

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(2/2) Helicopter(s) will provide aerial support to this operation. If a drone is spotted in the vicinity, we will be forced to ground all aerial support for the safety of the pilot(s). Help keep our wildland firefighters safe by treating all fire operations as a #NoDroneZone
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Professional firefighters with the Stearns Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn approx. 4m NE of Whitley City in McCreary County today (2/26). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on approx.1300 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn Learn more arcg.is/0iS81n
Screenshot of Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker highlighting the Sandhill prescribed burn unit.

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Helicopter(s) will provide aerial support to this operation. If a drone is spotted in the vicinity, we will be forced to ground all aerial support for the safety of the pilot(s). Help keep our wildland firefighters safe by treating all fire operations as a #NoDroneZone
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Professional firefighters with the London Ranger District are conducting a prescribed burn near Flatwoods Picnic Area in Laurel County today (2/26). This burn will reduce forest fuel levels on ~90 acres. #GoodFire #PrescribedBurn Learn more arcg.is/0H11K4
Screenshot of Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker highlighting the Flatwoods Picnic Area prescribed burn unit.

ALT Screenshot of Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker highlighting the Flatwoods Picnic Area prescribed burn unit.

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We're waiving recreation fees at Forest-operated campgrounds on Sunday (1/19) and day-use sites on Monday (1/20) in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. For a complete list of "fee-free" recreation sites, see fs.usda.gov/detail/dbnf/aler… 📷 Becky Parsley
Bright winter sun shines through bare tree limbs and casts shadows on the snowy forest floor.

ALT Bright winter sun shines through bare tree limbs and casts shadows on the snowy forest floor.

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All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/10) due to the next wave of forecasted snow and hazardous weather conditions. If you must travel, take extra precautions and follow local safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo
Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.

ALT Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.
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All Daniel Boone National Forest offices have reopened. In the Red River Gorge, Gladie Visitor Center is without power & will likely be closed until next week. Koomer Ridge Campground is also temporarily closed due to several downed trees. #KnowBeforeYouGo
Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest closures. Gravel road through snowy forest.

ALT Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest closures. Gravel road through snowy forest.
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All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/7) due to hazardous winter conditions. If you must travel, please take extra precautions and follow all local traffic and safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo
Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.

ALT Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.
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All Daniel Boone National Forest offices will be closed Thursday (1/9) in honor of former President Carter. Offices will resume normal operations on Friday. #KnowBeforeYouGo whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
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All Daniel Boone National Forest offices are closed today (1/6) due to hazardous winter conditions. If you must travel, please take extra precautions and follow all local safety advisories. #KnowBeforeYouGo
Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.

ALT Inclement Weather Update: Daniel Boone National Forest Closures. Ice covered gravel road through the forest.
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Good morning 2025! Here’s to a new year of health, happiness and adventure! #HappyNewYear
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Donate your Christmas Tree to help Kentucky fish! For more information or to find a drop-off location, visit the link below!
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources@kyfishwildlife
26 Dec 2024
Send holiday wishes to Kentucky fishes! Christmas tree program creates fish habitat after the holiday season. fw.ky.gov/News/Pages/Send-ho…
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