Umatilla National Forest

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Recreational Brochures

Geologic Field Trip Guide - Ukiah to Granite (PDF 630kb)This field trip begins at the historic settlement of Ukiah and ends at the equally historic gold mining camp of Granite. Ukiah owes its existence to the inter-mixed grasslands and stands of Ponderosa pine atop a blanket of relatively recent (7,000 years ago) volcanic ash and older basalt lava flows. Granite owes its existence to the gold washed out of veins in the ancient basement rocks. Between the two, both in distance and in time, lies Tower Mountain; a large, heavily forested rhyolite volcano. Visit the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for an extended version of this field trip. http://www.oregongeology.com/sub/fieldtrips/ukiah-granite/default.htm

Campgrounds on the Umatilla National Forest: Forest visitors can select from over 20 campgrounds designed to blend with the forest environment. Most campgrounds are located away from traffic and commercial development where there is fishing, hunting, or other outdoor activities nearby. Camping is also allowed in most dispersed areas throughout the Forest. Campfire permits are not required, but campfires may be restricted during extreme fire danger.

Conifer Trees of the Umatilla National Forest (PDF -260kb)
The Umatilla National Forest includes a variety of coniferous forests of ponderosa, lodgepole, and western white pine, subalpine and Douglas Firs, as well as Engelmann spruce and western larch. Graphics and descriptions will help you identify conifers the next time you're out in the woods.

Birds of the Umatilla National Forest (PDF-112kb)
Over 200 species of birds have been observed on the Umatilla National Forest. Included in this brochure is an overview of bird viewing and a list to record your sightings!

Fishing Ponds on the Walla Walla Ranger District (brochure PDF - 251kb) map (115 kb) -Six ponds originally created by rock excavation for road surfacing are now stocked by the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and the Umatilla National Forest with catchable sized trout.

Fire in the Mountains - (PDF - 72kb) a brief summary of fire behavior, what to watch for, how to be prepared and what to do if you encounter a wildfire.

Fire & Fuels, Without Fuels, What's a Fire to Do? - (PDF 1131kb) Summarizes the challenges related to heavy fuel loads on National Forest lands and the need to address those challenges.

The Blue Mountain Monitor (2.5 MB) is a publication produced annually to inform hunters on issues, activities and new regulations that may be of interest.

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USDA Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest
Last Modified:  Wednesday, 22-Sep-2010 18:12:02 EDT