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Christmas Tree Permits
National Forests across the country are now offering permits to cut down a Christmas Tree through Recreation.gov. Buy your permit online before you arrive, gather your family and friends, and create memories that help you #BringHomeaStory this holiday season!
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- Visiting Red Rock Canyon During Peak Season
It’s well known that Las Vegas is one of the world’s entertainment meccas. It’s also the gateway to stunningly beautiful public lands including Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Located just 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, the area is visited by more than three million visitors each
- Head East for a Brilliant Autumn
Witnessing the fall foliage in the East is sure to be a bucket list item, especially when you consider the charming local towns and covered bridges, wildlife viewing, paddling and leisurely urban walks. From our Nation's Capital to South Carolina this ranger-crafted list offers a variety of
- Top Outdoor Places to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
To many Latino visitors, a deep appreciation and constant admiration towards nature is inherently passed down from every generation. Latino immigrants have historically dignified our country’s land and the great outdoors through various conservation and labor efforts. Today, as Latinos continue
- Sometimes Even Bats Need a Super Hero
Celebrate and spread awareness of the role bats play in the ecosystem during Bat Week from October 24-31, 2020! Bats are vital to our environment and economy and can be found worldwide with more than 1,400 species, 47 of which can be found across the United States. Bats help pollinate important
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Boise National Forest Christmas Tree Permit
Boise National Forest
More information about cutting a holiday tree in the Boise National Forest is coming soon. A memorable experience, cutting a holiday tree from the Boise National Forest is a special tradition to share with family and friends while helping to maintain a healthy forest. Be sure to follow the our t...
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Enoree Ohv Trail
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
The FMS motorized trails have a wet weather closure policy in place and use a “Call Before You Haul!” hotline . These trails may be closed on short notice to prevent resource damage from riding on wet trails. Please check the Call Before You Haul hotline at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent cl...
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Wambaw Cycle Trail
Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
The FMS motorized trails have a wet weather closure policy in place and use a “Call Before You Haul!” hotline . These trails may be closed on short notice to prevent resource damage from riding on wet trails. Please check the Call Before You Haul hotline at (803) 561-4025 for the most recent cl...
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Christmas Tree Permit
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Due to the Cameron Peak, Williams Fork, and East Troublesome fires, and the pandemic, our Christmas tree cutting plans are still being finalized. We will provide more information in early November. For generations, families from across Grand County and the Front Range of Colorado have made a t...
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Mccown Day Use Passes
Whitney Lake
This is a DAY USE PASS for use at Whitney Lake’s day use areas operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Whitney Lake is a flood control reservoir impounded in 1951 on the main stem of the Brazos River in Texas. It controls drainage for 17,656 square miles of Texas and parts of New Mexico. The r...
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Lofers Day Use Passes
Whitney Lake
This is a DAY USE PASS for use at Whitney Lake’s day use areas operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Whitney Lake is a flood control reservoir impounded in 1951 on the main stem of the Brazos River in Texas. It controls drainage for 17,656 square miles of Texas and parts of New Mexico. The r...
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Whiskeytown Gold Panning Pass
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
Gold panning is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy the creeks in Whiskeytown. Panning for gold has been a popular activity at Whiskeytown since the California Gold Rush of the 1850s. Visitors 17 years of age or older must be in possession of a valid Whiskeytown Gold Panning Pass to pan in the park. P...
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Callville Bay Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Callville Bay Campground is located just minutes from Las Vegas along the northern edge of the Boulder Basin of Lake Mead. It’s open year-round and features paved sites that can accommodate tents or RVs, along with tables, fire pits and/or grills. Restrooms and water spigots are located throughout...
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Friendship Park Day Use Passes
Granger Lake
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Friendship Park is one of four parks on Granger Lake. A day-use pass will need to be purchased per vehicle and will be va...
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North Holiday Park Day Use Passes
Benbrook Lake
North Holiday Day Use Park is located on the northwest side of Benbrook Lake. North Holiday is a popular Day Use Park with bicyclists on the Trinity Trails of Fort Worth. The park has several fishing spots that local use every day of the year. A reliable boat ramp is located near the park entrance w...
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Lakeside Day Use Passes
Lake O' The Pines
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. The lake is located partially in Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris and Camp Counties. Recreation opportunities are numerous with camping, boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, ...
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Johnson Creek Day Use Passes
Lake O' The Pines
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. The lake is located partially in Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris and Camp Counties. Recreation opportunities are numerous with camping, boating, fishing, hunting, kayaking, ...
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Spillway Falls Park Day Use Passes
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Spillway Falls Park overlooks the Tombigbee River and the falls created by the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Beautiful vistas make this a perfect site to birdwatch or just relax. The park offers individual picnic shelters, a large group shelter, a 3.5-mile hiking trail system, boat ramp, paved parking, an...
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Service Park Day Use Passes
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Service Park is located on the Tombigbee River near the small town of Coffeeville, Alabama. This park offers a boat ramp, providing day-use visitors with access to water sports, boating, and fishing. The day use pass will give you access to the boat ramp, for the day. Restroom Facilities, playground...
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Runaway Branch Ii Day Use Passes
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Runaway Branch II Park is located on the main Black Warrior River, and on a tributary named Runaway Branch. Visitors will enjoy this quiet park, featuring a boat ramp, primitive toilets, paved parking and an artesian well. Please review park conditions prior to your trip to ensure there are no clos...
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Rocky Branch Park Day Use Passes
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Rocky Branch is located north of Tuscaloosa, near Brookwood on Holt Lake of the Black Warrior River. Rocky Branch Boat Ramp is a popular fishing and boating recreation area, offering drinking water, flush toilets, bank fishing and paved single-lane boat ramp that is open year-round. The Rocky Branch...
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Rock Quarry Boat Ramp
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Rock Quarry Boat Ramp is located north of Tuscaloosa on Holt Lake of the Black Warrior River. This park provides bank fishing, composting toilets, drinking water, paved parking and a double launching ramp for easy water access. Rock Quarry is a popular location for fishing tournaments and boating re...
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Old Lock 15 Boat Ramp
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Old Lock 15 Boat Ramp is located north of Tuscaloosa on the Holt Lake of the Black Warrior River. The park provides a single lane launching ramp, paved parking area and pit toilet. Please review park conditions prior to your trip to ensure there are no closures. All visitors at Old Lock 15 are re...
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Mill Creek Boat Ramp
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Mill Creek is located near Northport, Alabama, just below the William Bacon Oliver Lock & Dam on the Black Warrior River. The park's boat ramp has two lanes for access, asphalt parking, and a restroom nearby. The landing is a popular spot for fishing tournaments and boating recreation. Mill Creek Bo...
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Lock 8 Park Day Use Passes
Black Warrior and Tombigbee Lakes
Lock 8 Park is situated on the banks of the Black Warrior River near the small town of Akron, AL. The park offers a boat ramp, picnic shelter, flush toilet and paved parking. Please review the park conditions prior to your trip to ensure there are no closures. All visitors at Lock 8 Park are r...
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