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John Muir – Pioneer
Preservation Pioneer The 19th century witnessed events and people of great historical significance that were instrumental in changing the course of America’s journey. John Muir’s pioneer efforts of preservation of America’s forests and mountains stands out as an amazing testimony during that time. Muir’s great love for the outdoors and his preservation work paved the way for the national park…
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Ozark – St. Francis National Forest
The Ozark – St. Francis National Forest is located in the state of Arkansas, The Natural State. The two forests are on opposite sides of the state. The Ozark National Forest is mostly in the north central part of the state within the confines of the Ozark Mountains. The St. Francis National Forest is in the eastern part of the…
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Mount Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest
Mount Baker – Snoqualmie National Forest is located in the northernmost region in the state of Washington. The forest extends more than 140 miles north to south from the Canadian border to Mount Rainier National Park in central Washington. The national forest is situated along the western slopes of the Cascade Range. Originally, the Mount Baker area was known as…
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Willamette National Forest
The Willamette National Forest area has had a long and storied history. Well before it became a national forest, the area was the final destination of the Oregon Trail in the 1830’s. Nearly half a million settlers journeyed from the eastern United States to make a new home in the Oregon country. The Oregon country at the time extended all…
