Meet Ragamuffin! The Energetic Explorer! Ragamuffin is a spirited subadult brown bear bursting with curiosity. Watch her live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory livestream. #bears #alaska #Anan #Tongass

Meet Wolfhead! The Bear Who Makes a Splash. Wolfhead looks like someone stuck a wolf’s head on a bear’s body. And he’s often seen launching into full belly flops to fish. Watch him live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory livestream.

The Forest Service continues to invest in work that make the nation’s favorite recreation destinations (like Anan Wildlife Observatory) accessible, safe, and enjoyable for all. Staff of the Tongass National Forest cleared the Anan trail of a large winter treefall due to blowdown.

The Forest Service hosts and protects landscapes of ecological, cultural and educational value across the nation - like the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area. Digital macro photography helps highlight the small and delicate details of the Tongass National Forest.

Meet Scraps! The Snorkeling Specialist. Scraps earned his name from the scars that once marked his face, making him look like he’d been in a proper fight - or scrap. Watch him live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory livestream.

Meet Apollo! The Chunky Champion Apollo is a hefty black bear named for the prominent bow-shaped chest patch. He struts through Anan like he owns the place and we’re not arguing. Watch him live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory.

Meet Dubi! Gentle Giant of Anan. Dubi means “little bear” in Hebrew, but this mellow bear is anything but small. He’s all about presence over power - never seen in a scuffle. Watch him live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory.

Happy Labor Day from the USDA Forest Service. Our offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday, but national forests and grasslands remain open for your enjoyment. Stay safe, pack out what you pack in and enjoy your public lands.

Thank you, wildland firefighters, for saving lives, protecting communities, and serving on the frontlines. Your courage and commitment are vital in confronting the nation’s ongoing wildfires. We are proud to stand with you.

Thank you for your interest & love for the Tongass National Forest! The approximately 17 million acres we steward are vital to communities and visitors alike, offering a vast array of benefits that support local economies and the Southeast Alaska way of life.

September is National Mushroom Month: a perfect time to explore the fascinating world of fungi in our national forests. Mushroom hunting for personal use doesn’t usually require a permit. Larger or commercial gathering need a special use permit. Pictured: Admirable Bolete

The Tongass National Forest has moved to MODERATE fire danger due to the consistently warm and dry weather. Please do not leave fires unattended and avoid unnecessary burning of trash/debris while this weather pattern continues. To report a fire or smoke, call 907-789-6290.

Meet Gemini! The Two-Faced Wonder. Gemini earned her name thanks to her distinctive scars, which form a face-like pattern on her rear, with her tail as the nose! Watch her live through our partnership with Explore.org - Anan Wildlife Observatory livestream.

Our staff removed windfallen trees, replaced the dock & gangway, completed a few miles of brushing, and constructed a picnic site this summer between Windfall Cabin & Montana Creek in Juneau. Visitors & local families can continue making great memories at these popular sites!

On the Tongass, we celebrate Mothers of all kinds! Vibrant ecosystems like the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area provide some of the most important habitats for a wide range of wildlife. And we are happy to report that some of our favorite mothers reared new broods this summer.

$1.4 million in grant funds will be distributed to firewood banks to help communities acquire and process low-grade wood from federal lands for residential heating. An informational webinar will be held on September 11. Application link with info & FAQs: buff.ly/SpUAU8C

The Forest Service is holding subsistence hearings (3031 Tongass Ave, 1-3 & 6-8 p.m.) on Oct. 2, to receive testimony on how proposed activities of the South Revilla Integrated Resource Project may potentially affect subsistence resources. For more information: (907) 228-4100

See you next weekend at our "What Forest Service Rangers Do" event on Sept. 27 to celebrate National Public Lands Day. From 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., visit stations at the Ward Lake day use area where staff will share a glimpse into their jobs. More info: [email protected].