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United States National Forests are largely forested and woodland areas in the United States. National forests are controlled by the federal government and managed by the United States Forest Service, under the direction of the United States Department of Agriculture. The management of these lands focuses on timber harvesting, livestock grazing, water, wildlife, and recreation. Commercial use of national forests is permitted and in many cases encouraged, unlike national parks. National Forests fall under IUCN Protected Area Management Categories VI. The national forest system was created by the Land Revision Act of 1891. It was the result of concerted action by Los Angeles-area businessmen and property owners who were concerned by the harm being done to the watershed of the San Gabriel Mountains by ranchers and miners. Abbot Kinney and forester Theodore Lukens were key spokesmen for the effort. There are frequent conflicts between timber companies and environmentalists over the use of national forest land. These conflicts center on endangered species protection, logging of old-growth forests, over-intensive logging, undervalued stumpage fees, antiquated mining laws and road-building in national forests. In the USA there are 155 national forests containing almost 190,000,000&_160;acres (297,000&_160;mi² - 769&_160;000&_160;km²) of land. These lands comprise 8.5 percent of the total land area of the United States, an area about the size of Texas. Only 13 percent of National Forest land lies east of the Mississippi River. Alaska alone accounts for 12 percent of all National Forest land.
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1. Attractions In Flagstaff
November 14, 2008
Flagstaff known as the city of pines has four different seasons making it a perfect location for tourist attraction. Tourists come from all over the world to enjoy horseback riding, hiking and camping in Coconino national forest. Tourists also enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the Arizona snow bowl as well as hiking in the San Francisco Peaks. Tourists can also visit Indian artifacts Paul Bunyan’s shoes and memorabilia. The residents in this area enjoy the events that happen throughout the year. This place is remembered for many things like the discovery of Pluto, which occurred at the Lowell o... (read more)
Author: Mari milian
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2. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest
October 27, 2008
The Gifford Pinchot, one of the many National Forests in the state of Washington, was rated one of the ten best in the country and number one in the best volcanoes category by GORP. Its entirety includes 1,312,000 acres plus a 12,276-foot mountain called Adams. The forest contains an astounding length of trail, 1,100 miles to be exact and is home to a well-known cave called Ape Cave and the Natural Bridges Loop where many cross-country skiers brave the trail. Ape Cave is a fairly large and well-known hole created by a massive lava flow thousands of years ago. Lanterns and flashlights can b... (read more)
Author: Samuel Bryant
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3. Recreation Resources and Tourism in Washington State
October 27, 2008
Washington State is a splendid place for recreation but no place in the Nation rivals the Pacific Northwest in terms of National forests and parks. These are great places for recreational activities and the Pacific Northwest has a particularly high volume of these areas including the Olympic National Park. It is often referred to as “three parks in one” and offers water and winter sports. The divided areas include the glaciered mountains and high country of the interior, the rain forest, and the wilderness coastline. Even though the area west of the Cascades is extremely moist the coastal ... (read more)
Author: Samuel Bryant
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4. Ready for Halloween?
October 22, 2008
I finally finished putting up my fall decorations this morning. Living in Florida, we don’t get to see too much of this gorgeous season.
I grew up in the Ozarks in Missouri’s Mark Twain National Forest. In October, I was surrounded with changing colors of the Oak, Sugar Maple, Elm and many other beautiful trees. As beings as I don’t get to see them much here in Florida, I like to put the fall colored leaves around my house to warm it, and remind us of the season.
I was born on Halloween. Of all holidays, why this one. I think the main reason why I dislike being born on Halloween is b... (read more)
Author: Regina Jacques
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5. Kanha Forest
October 08, 2008
Situated in the last leg of Satpura Range in Maikal Hills Kanha National Park in India was declared as sanctuary in two parts the Banjar Valley and Halon river Valley. Later after independence it was declared as a National Park and later as a Project Tiger Reserve.
Kanha became famous for timely conservation of Hard Ground Barasingha in seventies when the population had come down to around sixty six animals only. Wildlife biologist George Schaller played a key role in this conservation effort. Since then Kanha has coma a long way and is today the finest National Park in India.
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Author: uday patel
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6. Unique Last Minute Fall Foliage
October 02, 2008
Off to Victor, Idaho we go to a family ranch in Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Linn Canyon Ranch. This is just outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming so your plans need to be made right away to enjoy this area before the first snowfall. Of course, this area can be enjoyed in the snow also, but what we are going to share with you in this article is the tent camping and the outdoor fun to be enjoyed here prior to snow.
This is a family run ranch and it has all the comforts of a luxury mountain resort, fly fishing is near by and there is even a drive-in movie theatre close by. The tents not yo... (read more)
Author: Dale Montz
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7. Tanzania Travel Tips
September 28, 2008
Tanzania is a land of tropical forest, savannah, grasslands, mountains, shimmering lakes, sandy beaches and coral reefs. It is one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges. Tanzania also has fascinating mix of people and cultures living on the mainland and residing on the islands of Zanzibar including Maasai.
There are unlimited tourist attractions within easy reach of Dar es Salaam, the arrival City. These include the Islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia located in the range of 50 – 100 km away; national parks, which include Mikumi, Selous, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara a... (read more)
Author: Robert Murigi
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8. Life and Real Estate in Brevard, North Carolina
September 19, 2008
Located in Transylvania County, Brevard North Carolina is is literally the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park, Bracken Mountain Nature Reserve. It is a place to easily reach premiere hiking, wildlife, kayaking, biking, and some of the most beautiful waterfalls east of the Mississippi.
Brevard, North Carolina has a bustling local economy, nicknamed the "Heart of Brevard". This pride in downtown business and preserving the local economy makes Brevard a smart place to start a business, raise a family, or visit for vacation. Four festivals are he... (read more)
Author: Zach Baker
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9. Life and Real Estate in Waynesville, North Carolina
September 10, 2008
All about Waynesville North Carolina
Located in Haywood County in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Waynesville is a city rich in history, scenery, and culture and a great place to vacation or raise a family.
Waynesville is the oldest town in Haywood County, and is very close to many exciting outdoor activities. Activities include hiking, rafting, kayaking, world class fly-fishing, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Waynesville is nestled between the Pisgah National Forest and the Smoky Mountain National Park. Waynesville is also renowned for superb mountain gol... (read more)
Author: Zach Baker
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10. US Open Tennis Tickets
August 29, 2008
The US Open took its origin from two separate tournaments: the men's tournament and the women's tournament. The event was first staged as the US National Singles Championship at the Newport Casino, Rhode Island and featured men's singles only. The Newport Casino played host to the men's singles tournament until 1915 when it moved to the West Side Tennis Club at Forest Hills, New York. Six years after the men's nationals were held, the first official U.S. Women's National Singles Championship was organized at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in 1887. The following championship was the U.S. Women's... (read more)
Author: Macie Brown
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11. Trolling for Kokanee salmon at Bullards Bar, Northern California.
August 20, 2008
Bullards Bar Reservoir is located 35 miles east of Marysville. The closest town with stores, restaurants and bars is Camptonville, a few minutes from the boat ramps. In scenic Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 2,005 feet. Bullards has 55 miles of rugged shoreline with 4,700 surface acres of water. The lake holds a wide variety of fish, including, rainbow and brown trout, catfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and kokanee salmon.
Kokanee salmon fishing during the summer is popular with locals and 'flat landers' as well. The typical rigs to fish for these land-lo... (read more)
Author: Jason Wimbs
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12. Burton upon Trent - A Potted History
July 15, 2008
East Staffordshire, the capital of the National Forest, has an abundance of heritage and local history. There are bustling market towns to stroll around, picture postcard villages with quaint shops and the scenery around this beautiful area is breathtaking - it's a lovely part of England.
The two major towns in East Staffordshire are Uttoxeter, where the popular Uttoxeter Racecourse is located, and Burton upon Trent (which is also often known as Burton on Trent).
To a great extent, Burton upon Trent’s growth and history are associated with the former Abbey. It was the local monks w... (read more)
Author: Chris Towland
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13. Hiking In The Petrified Forest National Park
July 12, 2008
After millions of years of exposure to the elements wood turns to something which resembles stone and this obscure fact of chemistry in probably demonstrated nowhere better on Earth than it is in the Petrified National Park in Arizona. Here, you will discover some of the most beautiful colors of nature along with some of her most fascinating ancient sights.
The Badlands National Park in South Dakota is home to fossils from the Oligocene period which existed some 20 to 35 million years ago but the Petrified Forest beats this by an impressive 200 million years. Many people are familiar with... (read more)
Author: Donald Saunders
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14. Undiscovered Corners Of India-For Travelers-III
July 06, 2008
NAMDAPHA
Namdapha National Park, in Arunachal’s Changlang district, is India’s easternmost wildlife sanctuary. It is the only place in the world where the tiger, leopard, snow leopard and clouded leopard are all found. It is also home to the endangered hoolock gibbon and white winged wood duck. Plus, elephant, gaur and the Great Indian Hornbill… the nearest airport is Dibrugarh, from where one can reach the Deban Forest lodge 200km away. Travel by jeep via Tinsukia, Namchik and Miao.
Ujjayanta Palace
Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala is an Indo-Saracenic buil... (read more)
Author: Mini Sood
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15. Hiking In The Natural Beauty Of The National Parks Of The United States
June 18, 2008
If you enjoy hiking then there can be no better setting for a day's hiking than the many wonderful national parks of the United States.
At one extreme you have the Badlands of South Dakota and the Petrified National Forest in Arizona and at the other you have the lush green scenery of Crater Lake in Oregon or the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Then, in between, you have the thick forests, icy lakes and majestic mountains of Glacier Park in Montana or the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, whose 14,000 foot peaks offer some truly exciting hiking.
Of course if you are looking for someth... (read more)
Author: Donald Saunders
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