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Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff of the summer season. The 1.6-million-acre Bitterroot National Forest offers unmatched recreational opportunities including nearly 250 campsites in 26 campgrounds.

The West Fork Ranger District is planning to conduct a large-scale prescribed burn operation next week, weather permitting.

The Bitterroot National Forest is preparing to conduct fall prescribed burning. Smoke will likely be visible at times from the West Fork Highway, East Fork Road and U.S. Highway 93.

The fires are low intensity, which are much easier to control than wildfire.

The fires are low intensity, which are much easier to control than wildfire.

The fires are low intensity, which are much easier to control than wildfire.

Here's the list. Maybe there's a place you haven't tried, yet.

Here's the list. Maybe there's a place you haven't tried, yet.

Here's the list. Maybe there's a place you haven't tried, yet.

Water and garbage services are ending for the season at area campgrounds.