September 2, 2021 3:25 a.m. 

Staff with the Forest Service have tips for those wanting to recreate in national forests over the Labor Day weekend.

*Those going into forest areas should remember that fire danger is extremely high. Restrictions on motorized equipment and campfires on campgrounds and in dispersed areas are in place.

*Closures due to previous fire damage or current fire danger reduce the area available for recreation activity. Even in dispersed areas, suitable campsites could be few and far between.

*Residents should recreate responsibility. Get details on recreation basics at: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/

For more information about passes and a list of sites where a day-use fee or annual pass is required, An interactive map has details: https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r6/passes-permits/recreation