Heading out to the mountains this weekend?

Here are a few things to #KnowBeforeYouGo:

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• You can find the status of all Forest Service campgrounds and cabins by visiting: https://go.usa.gov/xJCDV

• All campsites on the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are on a first-come, first-serve basis, cabins and lookouts can be booked up to six months in advance by visiting: www.recreation.gov

• Food storage orders are in effect across the Forest to protect people and wildlife. Visit: https://go.usa.gov/xJCDu to learn more about being bear aware on the Forest and find copies of the two mandatory food storage orders.

• Never leave a campfire unattended. Make sure to douse it with water and stir water into the embers with a shovel. The coals should be cold to the touch before you leave.

• Interested in collecting mushrooms or firewood while you’re out on the Forest? Visit: https://go.usa.gov/xJCDy to learn more about forest product permits.

• Some roads and sites still have snow, please contact your local district before heading out for the latest conditions.

• Visit: https://go.usa.gov/xJCW4 to find contact information for your local district.

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