The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is seeking to expand opportunities for organized recreation events on the forest. This fall the Gifford Pinchot National Forest is accepting proposals for new, organized recreation events to occur in 2019 and add to existing events already scheduled throughout the year. A total of twenty-five permits will be available. If there are more applications than permits available, the forest will use a lottery system to identify proposals for further consideration. Proposals will be accepted through November 1. Detailed information and applications are available on the Pinchot forest website. Call 360-449-7806 with questions about criteria and the permitting process.