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• Facts About Hells Canyon

  Hells Canyon spans 10 miles and is the deepest river gorge in North America. It is one of the Northwest's greatest attractions. This geologic feature was created over many thousands of years by the carving action of the Snake River, wh… read more

• Camping at Mount Hood

  Mount Hood---Oregon's highest point at 11,249 feet---is one of the most beautiful peaks of the High Cascades, a near-symmetrical stratovolcano crowned by twelve glaciers and hosting temperate rainforest on its lower slopes. Gleaming on… read more

• Facts About the Black Hills

  Rising like an island from a sea of grasslands on the Great Plains of South Dakota and Wyoming, the Black Hills are somewhat of an anomaly: The hills are actually mountains, and they aren't really black. This relatively small mountain… read more

• Pet Friendly Activities in South Lake Tahoe, CA

  The dog-friendly community of South Lake Tahoe welcomes outdoor enthusiasts and their faithful four-legged companions. Featuring dog-friendly beaches and countless hiking opportunities, South Lake is just about as good as it gets for d… read more

• Camp Sherman Travel Guide

  Oregon's tiny community of Camp Sherman nestles in an outdoor lover's paradise along the crystal-pure Metolius River and the eastern foot of the Cascade Mountains. For nearly nine decades visitors to this area have gathered at the hear… read more

• Shasta Lake Activities

  If you're visiting Lake Shasta or the Shasta-Trinity national Forest in California, then you're in for a treat. Shasta Lake offers a wide variety of mountain sporting, water sports and outdoor activities. read more

• Forest Ranger Training

  The term "forest ranger" has generally come to identify any uniformed Forest Service or National Parks employee. These professionals earned college degrees and continue to learn while on the job. read more

• Forest Ranger Facts

  What most people think "forest rangers" do is usually done by park rangers or foresters. The U.S. Forest Service also employs a wide range of scientists, technicians and administrative professionals, including teachers, Realtors and ac… read more

• School Requirements for a Forest Ranger

  Much of what you would commonly think forest rangers do is actually done by an army of foresters and forestry technicians working for the U.S. Forest Service or the National Park Service. To work as one of the Forest Service members, y… read more

• Lake Shasta National Park

  Nestled in the heart of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, pristine Shasta Lake has something to offer everyone. Named after the tribe that traditionally inhabited the region, the Shasta Dam blocks the Sacramento River 10 miles north… read more

• ATV Trails Near Northwest Arkansas

  Arkansas, known as "The Natural State," abounds with state parks, forests and natural areas, several of which have trails where ATV riding is permitted. Enjoy the great outdoors on multi-use trails shared with hikers, mountain bikers a… read more

• Campgrounds Near Heber, Arizona

  Camping in the high country near Heber, Arizona offers significant outdoor opportunities. Whether you fly fish for trout in Chevelon Canyon Creek, race through hairpin curves while you bike on the 24-mile Chevelon Crossing Road or camp… read more

• ATV Trails in Harrisonburg, Virginia

  The George Washington and Jefferson National Forests offer hundreds of miles of ATV trails for all skill levels through all types of terrain. The wooded Appalachian Mountains near Harrisonburg offer a mix of streams, boulders, mud, wid… read more

• Fire Starters Used by the Forestry Service

  It seems counter-intuitive that the United States Forest Service, the organization employed to protect and govern national forests, would intentionally start forest fires, yet that is exactly what it does each year. Prescribed burns he… read more

• Aspen Ski Tours

  Aspen, Colorado sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. While Aspen is known for celebrities and glitz, the mountains surrounding the city are a ski touring mecca. Options for 10th division hut to hut tours, day telemark or alpine to… read more

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