The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is encouraging the public to visit a national wildlife refuge during National Wildlife Refuge Week 2013 (October 13-19). A number of refuges will offer special events during National Wildlife Refuge Week. “From the Everglades … Continued
In October, enthusiasts can witness Chinook (king) salmon return from the sea to spawn on California’s Yuba River. Salmon-viewing tours will be held each Saturday, courtesy of the University of California Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center. Ninety minute tours … Continued
Officials from the Department of the Interior (DOI) and National Park Service (NPS) recently announced the designation of 28 trails as national recreation trails, adding almost 650 miles of trails to the National Trails System. The new trails span 18 … Continued
During National Park Week 2013, a wide range of activities are available throughout the USA. National Park Week will be held from April 20 – 28, 2013. National Park Week is a good time to explore local parks, trails, and … Continued
In December, the U.S. Department of the Interior released a report detailing key successes of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative (AGO). Segments of the report include local conservation priorities, expanding access to lands and waters for recreation, restoring critical … Continued