Visit a National Forest This Weekend for Free

The U.S. Forest Service is offering free access to national forests throughout the country on Saturday, Sept. 28 as part of the 20th annual National Public Lands Day. This is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands. Fees will be waived for day-use areas such as picnic grounds, developed trails and visitor centers. This is one of six fee-free days the U.S. Forest Service offers annually. Last year, about 175,000 volunteers worked at 2,206 sites across the United States, collecting nearly 500 tons of trash and 23,000 pounds of invasive plants. Volunteers also planted 100,000 trees and built or maintained 1,500 miles of trails. Learn more.