Archive for April, 2008
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act Now 40 Years old
“It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States that certain selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be protected [...]
What is Access Yes!?
Access Yes! is a program designed by the Idaho Fish and Game to improve sportsmen’s access to private land or through private land to public land by compensating willing landowners who provide access. Ultimately, the goal is to provide access to 1,000,000+ acres of private land along with access through private land to thousands more [...]
Bear activity increasing in Eastern Idaho
Forest and wildlife officials have seen bear tracks in the snow in the Island Park area.
Bears are emerging from their winter dens; consequently, local residents and visitors need to be alert for the presence of both black and grizzly bears within Caribou-Targhee National Forest, particularly in the northern portion of the forest.
As bears once again [...]
Wildfires
Wildfires are a growing natural hazard in most regions of the United States, posing a threat to life and property, particularly where native ecosystems meet developed areas.
However, because fire is a natural (and often beneficial) process, fire suppression can lead to more severe fires due to the buildup of vegetation, which creates more fuel.
In addition, [...]
40 New National Recreation Trails in 22 States
The country’s 1,000 th National Recreation Trail will honor one of the heroes of September 11, 2001 . The Rich Guadagno Memorial Trail in Oregon will commemorate the life of the devoted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge Manager who died aboard Flight 93.
The Guadagno Trail is one of 40 newly designated National Recreation Trails [...]
BLM Purchases Conservation Easement on Scenic Henrys Fork of the Snake River
Easement will conserve outstanding river property from development and protect sensitive animal species
Idaho Falls District Office – On September 20, 2007 the BLM Idaho Falls District purchased a 104-acre conservation easement from LL Enterprises, LLC with Land and Water Conservation Fund appropriations. The landowners granted public access along the property’s river front bank through the [...]
10th Anniversary of Abandoned Mine Cleanup Program
The Bureau of Land Management and USDA Forest Service recently carried out commemorative activities to recognize 10 years of progress in cleaning up abandoned mines on Federal lands.
In Silverton, Colorado, BLM and Forest Service officials joined representatives of community groups, local and state governments, and other Federal agencies to mark the 10th anniversary of pilot [...]
Maps
• United States Territories 1852
• Idaho 1859
• Payette River Scenic Byway
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It’s almost Camping and Hiking season
do you have the right gear?
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Books on Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation: Enrichment for a Lifetime (Paperback)
by Hilmi Ibrahim (Author), Kathleen A. Cordes (Author)
Price: $64.95
Outdoor Recreation in America (Hardcover)
by Clayne R. Jensen (Author), Steven P., Ph.D. Guthrie (Author)
Price: $54.00
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