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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is a U.S. National Forest in west-central Montana managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

24 mentionsFirst seen Apr 25, 2026

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Public Safety

Two Wildfires Ignite Near South Fork Fish Creek Community in Ninemile Ranger District

The fires — named the Owl Creek Fire and the Cache Creek Fire — are…

1 source · ktvh helena · 06:46

Public Safety

Red Flag Warning Issued for Lewis and Clark National Forest Areas Friday Through Saturday Evening

The National Weather Service in Great Falls issued a Red Flag Warning late Thursday night for a broad swath of central Montana, including the Lewis and Clark National Forest Rocky Mountain District and the Rocky Mountain Front.

1 source · nws weather alerts · 06:47

Public Safety

Red Flag Warning Covers Lewis and Clark County Through Friday Night; Fire Danger Elevated

The warning covers a broad swath of north-central Montana including Lewis and Clark National Forest.

1 source · nws weather alerts · 06:47

Public Safety

Fire Weather Watch in Effect Through Saturday for Much of North-Central Montana

The watch cites a combination of hot temperatures, gusty winds, [affecting the Lewis and Clark National Forest area].

1 source · nws weather alerts · 06:46

Government

Trump Administration Rolls Back Endangered Species Habitat Protections, Leaving States to Sort It Out

a move that affects old-growth forests across the West, including areas relevant to northern…

1 source · daily montanan · 06:46

Community

Firewood Permits for Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Available Online

Residents looking to cut firewood on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest can now purchase permits online, the Forest Service has announced.

1 source · helena national forest alerts · 06:47

Public Safety

Park Lake Campground Closed This Season for Dam and Road Repairs

The Park Lake campground and day-use area in the Helena National Forest is closed to visitors starting June 1 while crews repair an earthen dam and regrade the access road, the Forest Service announced.

1 source · helena national forest alerts · 06:05

Public Safety

Fire Season Is Here Whether We're Ready or Not

The Helena National Forest put seasonal fire restrictions into…

edition · 09:01

Public Safety

Prescribed Burn Chars 20 Acres in Lewis and Clark County

A prescribed burn designated the Poorman RX fire has burned 20 acres in Lewis and Clark County, according to fire reporting.

1 source · nifc wildfires · 06:04

Arts & Culture

Montana WILD Hosts Free Migratory Bird Festival Saturday

Montana WILD, the state's fish and wildlife education center on the south end of Helena, is hosting the World Migratory Bird Day Festival on Saturday, May 2.

1 source · helena arts & culture · 06:03

Community

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Proposes Changes to Recreation Fees

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has announced proposed changes to recreation fees, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Forest Service.

1 source · helena national forest alerts · 06:03

Community

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Signs Off on Forestwide Prescribed Fire Plan

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has signed a final decision authorizing a forestwide prescribed fire project, according to an announcement from the U.S. Forest Service's Region 1 office.

1 source · helena national forest alerts · 06:04

Community

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Seeks Youth Volunteers for Forest Monitoring Program

The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is still accepting participants for its Youth Forest Monitoring Program, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

1 source · helenaevents.com · 06:02