Offical Twitter for the country’s first national forest, the Shoshone National Forest. Follow for updates on roads, trails, campgrounds, wildfires, & much more.

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For Immediate Release: The Loop Road Closed in Preparation of Grooming. fs.usda.gov/news/shoshone/ne…
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For Immediate Release: Shoshone National Forest Plans Pile Burning Operations For a more in depth list of locations please follow the link. fs.usda.gov/news/shoshone/ne…
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For Immediate Release: Public Surveys on the Shoshone National Forest fs.usda.gov/news/shoshone/ne…
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Happy 4th of July from the Shoshone National Forest! All of our offices are closed today but will reopen at 8am tomorrow 7/5.
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Today is #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay, so please take the time to thank the women and men you help protect us everyday. Even on this special day thanking them, these firefighters and essential support staff are hard at work across the US and in Canada
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#Didyouknow that fireworks are illegal on national forest lands all year long? Please do your part this holiday and leave the fireworks at home! #RecreateResponsibly
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Great news: the Loop Road is open west of Lander on the #WashakieRD! Signs are posted along the road asking motorists to not go off road into any open meadows as they remain wet. Questions? Contact the Washakie District Officer in Lander at 307-332-5460 fs.usda.gov/detail/shoshone/…
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Are you getting ready for the weekend ahead?! #knowbeofreyougo as several roads & areas remained impacted by flooding from spring rains and snow melt. East Fork Road, east of Dubois is closed at the East Fork Guard Station is one example. @WindRiverRD fs.usda.gov/detail/shoshone/…
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THE STORY OF A WILDLAND FIRE DISPATCHER Robert Hudson Westover Excerpt: "Leslie Zollinger, who is a single mom, was hired fulltime by the FS in 2020. Because of the recent temporary pay supplement, she was able to not fall below the poverty line." fs.usda.gov/features/story-w…
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A new boot brush station was installed at the Blackwater Trail! Its kiosk encourages visitors to clean their footwear to help prevent the spread of invasive plants such as spotted knapweed. Thanks to WYldlife Fund and Park County Weed and Pest Control District for helping!!
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Thanks to a recent grant from @vitalground, the Shoshone NF now loans bear-resistant food storage bags to the public, free of charge! A limited number of food storage bags are available at Ranger District offices in Lander, Dubois, and Cody. Bags are free, but require a deposit.
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Despite the rainy weather, over 200 young anglers attended Kid's Fishing Day! Thanks to all who participated!!
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The Shoshone NF has signed a new Forest Order relating to food and attractant storage. Food Storage Orders have been an effective mechanism for protecting public safety and minimizing human-bear conflicts. fs.usda.gov/detail/shoshone/… Photo credit USGS Frank van Manen
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Loop Road (a.k.a. Louis Lake Rd.) west of Lander is still closed due to snow. It is TENTATIVELY scheduled to reopen on June 23rd. Thanks for your patience, everyone!!
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We’re hiring entry-level forestry technicians through June 14 on USAJOBS at usajobs.gov/job/729145700. #Jobs #WorkForNature
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Planning to visit the northern half of the Shoshone National Forest soon? Erosion has caused the emergency closure of both Sweetwater Road, NFSR 423, and West Timber Creek Road, NFSR 205. Learn more here fs.usda.gov/detailfull/shosh…

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We're hiring an executive assistant to support forest leadership and the forest's administrative program. Two positions are available, one in Delta, Colorado, and one in Cody, Wyoming. Apply now through June 9 at usajobs.gov/job/730079300
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This coming Saturday, June 10th is Kids Fishing Day in Dubois; we hope you will join us at Pete's Pond for a day of fun in Dubois! #NationalFishingandBoatingWeek
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Sweetwater Road is closed by Forest Order to all motorized use until further notice. Please view the #EmergencyClosureOrder here: fs.usda.gov/.../FSE_DOCUMENT… The width of the trail has significantly decreased due to erosion; please use caution when transiting the area on foot.
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Want to grow your career and work in the great outdoors? Apply by June 12 to join our team as an entry-level forestry technician! Choose from exciting and rewarding locations in Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, or Wyoming. usajobs.gov/job/729145700?fb…
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