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Breaking ground on hope

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Walking amongst well-ordered rows of bicycles and racks of “Rebuild the Ride” t-shirts swaying lightly on their hangers, Adventure Damascus Bicycles owner Michael Wright takes a moment to make sure everything is ready for opening.“I’ve actually been able to get into making these t-shirts,” he said, gesturing to the various designs. “A lot of my customers really like them, and they’re made right…
#HurricaneRecovery, #Virginia, #Recreation, #Restoration

Forest Service Priorities

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Back to Basics—Delivering Results for America’s ForestsUnder Chief Tom Schultz’s leadership, the Forest Service is taking a back-to-basics approach—refocusing the agency on the fundamental work that matters most to the American people.Prioritizing safety in every action we takeProtecting communities and natural resources from wildfireActively managing forests for health and productivityUnleashing…
#Priorities, #Recreation, Forest Inventory and Analysis

Pikes Peak: Partnerships on America’s mountain

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USDA Forest Service employee Preston Keres takes us on a tour of the new Pikes Peak Visitor Center. (USDA Forest Service video by Preston Keres)Rising to 14,115 feet, Pikes Peak is a landmark that has inspired travelers, poets and locals for generations. Towering over the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, it is also home to a visitor’s center that seamlessly blends history and recreation,…
#PikeNationalForest, #Partnerships, #Recreation

Meet the National Forest Foundation, official partner of the Forest Service

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Editors’ note: This is a guest article from the National Forest Foundation. The NFF’s Jeff Malik visits the Rainbow Campground on a trail project with Forest Service staff on the Mt. Hood National Forest. (National Forest Foundation photo by Maggie Kirkland) We believe in a world where caring…
#NationalForestFoundation, #Partnerships, #Partners, #Recreation, #AquaticRestoration, #ForestRestoration, #Restoration, #Resilience, #WildfireCrisis

Three cheers for volunteers

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Join Woody Owl and friends on National Public Lands Day as we lend a hand and care for the (public!) lands! (Forest Service photo by Cecilio Ricardo) “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur AsheFor more than 100 years, USDA Forest Service volunteers have embodied…
#NationalPublicLandsDay, #Environment, #Partnerships, #Trails, #Recreation

Remember to recreate responsibly

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Although we’re more than halfway through summer, there is still plenty of warm weather left to get out and enjoy your national forests and grasslands! We’ve got 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands to choose from, with options like hiking, camping, fishing, rafting, and even barbecue and picnicking available…
#Recreation, #OutdoorSafety