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US Forest Service Waives Fees for National Get Outdoors Day - June 11

June 06, 2016 Ellita Willis, U.S. Forest Service

In an era of social media mania, forests around the country are opening their doors to reacquaint kids and parents with good old fashion family fun—without the aid of modern technology. On Saturday, June 11, the U.S. Forest Service invites families to join thousands of forest explorers for a free...

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U.S. Forest Service Waives Fees for National Get Outdoors Day

June 11, 2015 Ellita Willis, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Summer break is in full swing with kids (and parents) chomping at the bit for some excitement. On Saturday, June 13, the U.S. Forest Service is inviting families to join thousands of forest explorers for a free, fun-packed day of outdoor adventures in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. The...

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US Forest Service Waives Fees for National Get Outdoors Day

June 13, 2014 Ellita Willis, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

As chilly winter weather gives way to the green of springtime, thousands of people are expected to experience the benefits of the great American outdoors by participating in the 7th annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day), Saturday, June 14, 2014. In the spirit of GO Day, the Forest Service is...

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Celebrate Fall Season With Free Access to Public Lands on Sept. 28

September 24, 2013 Deidra L. McGee, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

The crisp fall air provides an invigorating environment for outdoor activity. What better time to visit and volunteer on our national forests and grasslands than on Sept. 28, for the 20 th annual National Public Lands Day and second annual National Tribal Lands Day. This is the nation's largest...

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US Forest Service Celebrates National Get Outdoors Day June 8

May 31, 2013 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

National Get Outdoors Day, created in a partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, will include a wide variety of opportunities to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun, from a rousing day of festivities in City Park in Denver to quieter observations on some national forest and grasslands. Go Day, as...

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Celebrating National Get Outdoors Day with the U.S. Forest Service

June 14, 2012 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Thousands of people across the nation attended a variety of events on U.S. Forest Service lands as part of the 5 th annual National Get Outdoors Day. NationalGetOutdoorsDay.Org is a campaign that encourages Americans, especially young people, to seek out healthy, active outdoor lifestyles, connect...

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National Get Outdoors Day 2011- Kicks off Summer Season for kids

June 07, 2011 Deidra McGee, Public Affairs Specialist, U.S. Forest Service

Cross posted from the Let's Move! blog: Once again this year, U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell is encouraging kids and their families to reconnect with nature and have fun by participating in the 4 th annual National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day), on Saturday, June 11. This FREE event is designed...

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Forest Service Goal of Getting Kids Outdoors, Educating Young People Fits with Girl Scouts Legacy

March 11, 2011 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, US Forest Service

In 1995, the Girl Scouts of the USA adopted “ Linking Girls to the Land,” a program supported by the U.S. Forest Service and one that echoes the non-profit organization’s nearly decade-long legacy of helping to build girls of courage, confidence and character, and who make the world a better place...

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