Yuletide splash
Like many households around the world, some National Forests have their own post-holiday traditions, such as recycling Christmas trees on the Wayne National Forest in Ohio. (USDA Forest Service photo by Ashley Kuflewski)
Harvesting and decorating a live Christmas tree is a holiday tradition in millions of U.S. households. Equally important and beautiful traditions surround taking down the…
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Recreating on National Forests and Grasslands
Find Your OpportunityNational forests and grasslands provide people from all backgrounds and abilities with opportunities for world-class recreation adventures, from serene trout fishing to scaling the tallest peaks to commanding the most challenging alpine ski run. There’s much more to explore on national forests and grasslands that you know. Our online visitor map can help get you started or…
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Gone fishing? Biologists share how anglers can support healthy native fish populations
Bonneville cutthroat trout are an important native species in western Wyoming where Forest Service land managers and partners are at work restoring habitat and monitoring for invasive species. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Late spring heralds the start of open water fishing season. In much of…
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Add the Southwest’s Coronado National Forest to your fishing wish list
Parker Canyon Lake, in the Coronado National Forest, is just 125 of the 10 million acres of fishable lakes and reservoirs open to visitors on national forests and grasslands across the country. (USDA Forest Service/Heidi Schewel)
Don’t let the arid terrain fool you. The Southwestern U.S. offers more than 10…
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Fisheries Biologist Offers Tips
The coastal cutthroat trout is a fish of many names: sea-run cutthroat trout, blue-back, harvest trout, and among others. Photo by Aubree Benson.
The coastal cutthroat trout is a fish of many names: sea-run cutthroat, blue-back, harvest, among others. Regardless of the name, most Pacific…