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Youth Taking Action Environmental Challenge

is a conservation education and rewards program that encourages youth (K-12) to become active in the outdoors while caring for the environment. Youth can receive rewards after completing challenges during Sept. 1, 2010 - March 1, 2011.

Email us to register!

(Open to all schools. Only 20 slots remaining!)

Know Before You Go!

Plan Your Trip>>>Learn current forest conditions, closure orders, directions to recreation sites, maps of designated roads and trails for motor vehicles, maps, and rules for forest visitors.

Travel Management Tips>>>Questions and Answers to bringing motorized vehicles to Alabama's National Forests.

Safety Tip>>>Before visiting a national forest, check weather forecasts and forest conditions on the "Know Before You Go" and Current Conditions section.

Safety Alert >>>Visitors in the Bankhead National Forest Sipsey River Picnic Area, Talladega National Forest Lake Chinnabee and Pine Glen Recreation Areas should be on alert for flash flooding.

Forest Service renews closure orders for caves and abandoned mines to protect bats.>>>more

Escape to a national forest today! >>> Here's 100 Places You Can Visit

Learn more about additional public weekend schedule of outdoor activities at the Alabama Nature Center.

Fiscal Year 2010

Prescribed (Controlled) Burning Season View Talladega and Shoal Creek Districts, Bankhead District Conecuh District, Oakmulgee District, and Tuskegee District prescribed burn maps.

Need to purchase a Forest map online? Visit these on-line stores: The National Forest Store, Cradle of Forestry in America or U.S. Geological Survey.

Looking for a new place to exercise? Get moving in your national forest!>>> Exercise opportunities

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National Fire Weather Forecast National Weather Service

Large fires information from the National Interagency Coordination Center

Geospatial Data and Trail Maps.

Alabama's national forests are great escapes! Experience the beauty and excitement of the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee National Forests. There's something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Learn about 100 places to visit in the National Forests of Alabama.

A quick reference of recreation opportunities highlighted in "Get More Out of Life" and the "Know Before You Go" section will provide you with ideas for trip planning.

Visit the one-stop website http://www.recreation.gov to find your recreation location anywhere in the United States including Alabama's National Forests. Ask about the interagency pass and how you can benefit.

You can also use Recreation.gov to make reservations and payments online for tours, camp sites and other accommodations. Learn about boating safety, sign up to volunteer at federal sites, or "share your story" about driving national scenic byways.

Alabama's national forests offer an assortment of recreation opportunities throughout the year. Contact a district office to assist you with planning your trip.

Tell Us Your Story

"Caring for the Land and Serving People" is our motto. Write about your experiences while visiting a national forest in Alabama. Send comments to pa_alabama@fs.fed.us

View our latest video highlighting the National Forests in Alabama. (Click the arrow for viewing. There will be an approximately 8-10 second delay).