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Loss of Space Threatening North American Sasquatch

April 01, 2015 Tiffany Holloway, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

There are many reasons the U.S. Forest Service conserves open space. It allows us to deliver clean water, provide space for recreation activities and maintain wildlife habitat for a variety of creatures – most notably the North American Sasquatch. While most people believe the Sasquatch to be a...

Forestry

Looking for a Great Valentine's Date? Try U.S. Forests

February 10, 2015 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

Finding unique gifts for Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot easier. With 122 ski areas, and thousands of miles of trails, riv­­­ers and streams, the U.S. Forest Service has plenty of ideas for a special outing with your l­­­oved one. Show some warmth by sweeping your loved one away from colder...

Forestry

Communities Connect with Nature on Alaska's Tongass National Forest

December 08, 2014 Teresa Haugh, Alaska Region, U.S. Forest Service

Scott Harris, the conservation science director for the Sitka Conservation Society, is on a mission. He’s dedicated to connecting the communities of Southeast Alaska to the stunning, natural world that surrounds them including the Tongass National Forest. Sitka Conservation Society’s charge is to...

Forestry

A U.S. Forest Service Ranger Sees Wilderness as the Ultimate Yardstick

November 07, 2014 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service

For most of his 16 years with the U.S. Forest Service, Dave Warnack spent them boots-on-the-ground. That’s to say that he does not just talk the talk. “Wilderness will be the ultimate index by which I measure my status, progress and overall place in the world,” Warnack says in the film “ Wilderness...

Forestry

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...

Forestry

Let's Move Outside All Summer Long

June 11, 2014 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service, and Donna Johnson-Bailey, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Summer is fast approaching but packing up the kids to head outside could be daunting, especially for those whose experience with outdoor activities is limited. But don’t worry. With a little help and some simple planning, the whole crew will want to unplug and find activities that will invigorate...

Food and Nutrition Forestry Initiatives

Experience Earth Day with USDA

April 22, 2014 Kathryn Sosbe, Office of Communication, U.S. Forest Service; Donna Johnson-Bailey, Outreach and Social Media, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Earth Day is a reminder that some of our best moments can be spent in the great outdoors. Getting outside is one of the best ways to feel re-invigorated, whether on a short hike to the Crags Trail on Pike National Forest or on a longer exploration of the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail, which winds...

Food and Nutrition Health and Safety Forestry

Ready, Set, Charge! Mt. Hood National Forest Welcomes First Electric Vehicle Charging Station

April 11, 2014 Chris Bentley, Mt. Hood National Forest, U.S. Forest Service

Oregon, home to the nation’s first border-to-border electric highway, continues its emergence as the ultimate travel destination for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The Forest Service, the Oregon Department of Transportation and their partners recently unveiled America’s first EV fast-charger...

Conservation Forestry Technology

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Brings Christmas Cheer to Disadvantaged Youth

January 06, 2014 Stephanie Bryant, Pacific Southwest Region, U.S. Forest Service

For some, it can be a bit challenging to get in the holiday spirit in Redding, Calif., because the area typically has warm winter temperatures. But this year, residents were treated to a Dec. 6 snowstorm, which offered the Shasta-Trinity National Forest a wintery-white backdrop for its annual...

Forestry

Forest Service Encourages Youth to Play Outdoors

November 12, 2013 Stephanie Bryant, Pacific Southwest Region, U.S. Forest Service

Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore believes that every child should have the opportunity to go camping, take a hike and explore nature. And with the stroke of a pen, he signed in late September a proclamation endorsing the California Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights as a group of...

Forestry
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