Bright Future for Colorado Wildlife: Bettering Management of the Rio Grande National Forest
This summer, Coloradans will have the rare opportunity to influence land management practices in the Rio Grande National Forest in southern Colorado. Since new forest plans are developed only once …
A Scout’s View: Why We Must Protect the Boundary Waters and its Wildlife
The water stays with you the longest. The lakes and rivers provide the routes to navigate through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and the crisp, cool, pristine waters simply …
The Economics of Public Lands
The over 640 million acres of federal public land benefit wildlife, recreation enthusiasts, and local residents every single day. They provide wildlife habitat, drinking water, and opportunities to challenge ourselves …
National Forests Support Recreation Economy
Every year, over 160 million visitors head to our National Forests and Grasslands. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts contribute more to the economy than anything else the U.S. Forest Service does—more even than …
Wildfire Season in Full Swing
Wildfire season is in full swing and states across the West are starting to feel the burn. From the over 20,000 acre Mills Canyon fire in Washington to a wildfire in a …
Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Great Outdoors Month
It’s an election year, and you know what that means: Republican and Democrats have a hard time agreeing on much of anything. Thankfully, enjoying the Great Outdoors is an exception …
Only Congress Can Prevent Smokey Bear’s Death by Budget Cuts
You read that title right. Smokey (along with Woodsy Owl) is part of the U.S. Forest Service’s suite of programs aimed at advancing conservation education among American students and the public …
Secretary Vilsack Announces $1,000,000 for Children’s Forests, Getting More Kids in the Woods
As today’s technologically advanced and media driven society reaches all ages, more and more children are opting to jump behind a computer screen or television rather than jumping on a …
