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Looking for a great Valentine’s Date? Try U.S. forests

Maroon Lake at peak fall color in late September 2011 on the White River National Forest in Colorado. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million-acre White River National Forest is the top recreation forest in the nation. Home to world-renowned ski resorts and the birthplace of Wilderness, the White River has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast. USDA Photo by Scott Mecum.
Forest Service ski ranger Nancy McNab talks about safety before taking a group skiing as part of the Arapahoe National Forest’s Ski with a Ranger program. (USDA Forest Service photo) Finding unique gifts for Valentine’s Day just got a whole lot easier. With 122 ski areas, and thousands of miles of trails, riv­­­ers and streams, the USDA Forest Service has plenty of ideas for a special outing…
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A century of skiing with the US Forest Service

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