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Experience the feeling of jumping out of a US Forest Service fire fighting aircraft in a bungee harness. Climb through a high-tech fire shelter. Try your hand at harvesting trees through an interactive simulation. Make your own choices on how to manage public lands and find out how it will affect the community. Take your picture with Smokey Bear. Find out which forest products were used to build your own home or school.

The dynamic and interactive permanent exhibit gallery spans 7,200 square feet—nearly one-half of the entire ground floor.  The Center’s exhibits will invite visitors to explore the social, economic, political, cultural and ecological history of the US Forest Service and the natural and cultural resources under its care.

Through the themes of wildlife, innovation, fire management, public policy, and the lasting contributions of the Forest Service to forest and grassland management, the Center and its programs will inspire, educate, and engage young and old in taking responsibility for the conservation of our forest and grassland resources.

The grand lobby will welcome visitors and you’ll find information on area attractions and a gift shop featuring books, posters and much more.

The Traveling and Themed Temporary Exhibit area will provide space to co-host exhibitions with the US Forest Service, partners and cooperators that explore our past, present and future.

The theater will use multi-media imagery and dioramas to appeal to a variety of our senses. The theater will also provide a forum for a variety of presentations and film premiers.