Protect Bats and Keep Caves Open!

Protect our bats!

Killing millions of bats, White-Nose Syndrome is sweeping across the country, often spread by people visiting show caves. Many caves have been closed to protect bat populations.  While White-Nose Syndrome has not been found on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, it has been found in Washington State.  

Here's how you can help:

Read more about the White-Nose Syndrome.  Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

Fewer bats mean more bugs. Please do what you can to stop the spread of this deadly fungus.

Never enter a cave with gear that has been in another cave without proper decontamination