USDA Forest Service
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 [...]
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 [...]
National Get Outdoors Day scheduled for June 14, 2008
Back in February Dozens of Federal Agencies, non-profit organizations and the recreation industry met in Washington to launch a new nationwide annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. This new event will be call “National Get Outdoors Day” and will take place June 14th and continue each June thereafter. American Families [...]
