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PWForestPark

  1. We received our new shipment of InterAgency Military Passes (for AD military and their dependents). Stop by the visitor center to get one!
  2. B and C Loop of Oak Ridge Campground R full on Sat night! A loop is first come, first served. Plenty of spots open on Fri & Sun!
  3. Sat. 5/12 @ 2PM Daytime Ranger-led Cemetery Hike. Partly off-trail. Wear hiking shoes. Meet at the Vistor Center
  4. We apologize but we are having phone troubles again. Please email prwi_info@nps.gov for immediate ?s. #techisfun
  5. Look out for single lane closures on Park Scenic Drive this week as work begins on the historic bridge next to lot A.
  6. Reservations for Oak Ridge Campground are live on Recreation.gov. Book your campsite today! 1.usa.gov/J46qHi
  7. We will NOT go live onto Recreation.gov today :(. 4/20 now expected date. Email prwi_info@nps.gov to be notified when we do go live.
  8. Join Operation Clean Sweep! We need volunteers to clean and de-winterize our historic cabins on Saturday 4/21. prwi_info@nps.gov
  9. Attention Campers! Due to 'red flag' fire conditions, there is a burn ban in the park. Fires are prohibited from 6 am to 8pm.
  10. If our phones hang up on you, we promise we don't mean it! :( Still trying to fix the problem.
  11. We have been informed that 703.221.7181 works to reach the visitor center.
  12. Park phones are down. We will post when they are up and running. Reply or facebook with any immediate questions. We're online!
  13. Reminder! Fee Free Day (at PWFP only) this Sunday 4/1 to honor the Month of the Military Child. Because military kids serve too!
  14. One day next week (M-Th) Scenic Dr. will be closed for emergency work on the historic wooden bridge at lot A. U'll know more when we do :(
  15. Park Entrance CLOSED 5am-11am on 3/17 am for the #Marine_Marathon Irish Sprint 10k. Parking for the race is at the Holiday Inn on Rt 234.
  16. Visitor Center open 7:30A-7P 2day& 2morrow for packet pickup 4 the Marine Corps Marathon Irish Sprint 10k bit.ly/zopOaM
  17. PWFP will shut down all bathrooms for maintenance on our water and sewar system on 2/1/12. Portable toilets will be available.
  18. #PWFPTrails PWFP staff in Trails meeting today. What’s your favorite park trail? What trails needs work/improvement?
  19. We think we have fixed the problem and our visitor center phones should be up and opening. Thank you for your patience!
  20. The visitor center phone is not working and has hung up on a few of our visitors. We apologize and will post when its fixed :(