Youth fishing derby Saturday
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - A free youth fishing derby for ages 5-12 will be held in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day Saturday, June 8...
Bankhead National Forest
Locations in Bankhead added to Alabama Mountain Lakes' North Alabama Waterfall Trail
WINSTON COUNTY - With summertime upon us, the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) announces an expansion to the extremely popular Waterfalls of North Alabama Trail.
Bankhead ranger offers safety tips for those planning forest excursions
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The recent fall of a hiker down a rocky ledge at a waterfall has prompted state and local officials to issue some key safety tips when using the forest the midst of its peak season of usage.
Prescribed burns planned
The Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker shows planned prescribed burns and their status. (Courtesy photo)
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service began its annual season of prescribed burns in the Bankhead National Forest this month.
Forest Service updates closure order for Bankhead
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - With rain improving drought conditions in some parts of Alabama, USDA Forest Service Acting Forest Supervisor Melvin Harris has updated a closure order to reduce fire restriction locations.
Flint Creek Trail system in Bankhead closed until December 22
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service has announced that the Flint Creek Trail system on the Bankhead National Forest will be closed from November 9 - December 22 due to a logging operation taking place in the area.
For more information or to learn more about other trailheads and trail systems on the Bankhead, call the Bankhead Ranger District at (205) 489-5111.
Alabama Resource Advisory Committee seeking proposals for Bankhead National Forest
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Alabama Resource Advisory Committee welcomes project proposals for review and recommendation to the USDA Forest Service until August 31.
Youth fishing derby back in Bankhead June 3
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The Bankhead Community Youth Fishing Derby returns this year during National Fishing and Boating Week and ahead of National Get Outdoors Day (June 10). This free event will be Saturday, June 3...
Bankhead recreation area beaches opening soon
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - At the quarterly meeting of the Bankhead Liaison Panel at First National Bank in Double Springs, March 14, District Ranger Andy Scott provided a number of updates.
Recreation season begins in Bankhead
BANKHEAD NATIONAL FOREST - The USDA Forest Service is announcing the opening of the recreation season throughout Alabama’s four national forests, including Bankhead.