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mb Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 507 | TRs | Pics
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Thu Sep 26, 2002 2:51 pm
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http://www.usda.gov/news/releases/2002/09/0390.htm
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2002 - In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman announced that USDA's Forest Service will waive all entrance and most day-use fees on Sept. 28 on national forests, grasslands and monuments.
“National forests and grasslands are America’s playgrounds and provide healthful outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of Americans,” said Veneman. “Making Sept. 28, a ‘fee-free day’ encourages Americans to enjoy their public lands and support President Bush’s HealthierUS initiative by setting aside a day to recreate and exercise.”
On Sept. 28, all entrance fees and day-use fees for activities such as hiking and picnicking will be waived. Fees will remain in effect for overnight camping, cabin rentals, permits, reservations, boat launches and activities offered by concessionaires.
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Dante Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 2815 | TRs | Pics
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Thu Sep 26, 2002 3:04 pm
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I wonder how many Americans first learned of the fees as a result of this press release? How magnanimous of our federal government to let us use our public lands free of charge (mostly) on National Public Lands Day It's too ironic--is it a hoax?
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polarbear Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2001 Posts: 3680 | TRs | Pics Location: Snow Lake hide-away |
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Mike Collins Member
Joined: 18 Dec 2001 Posts: 3096 | TRs | Pics
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Bushwacker Comfortable
Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 834 | TRs | Pics Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand |
I guess there is no chance that the government decided to do this because it's my birthday!
BW
"Wait by the river long enough and the bodies of your enemies will float by"...Sun Tsu
"Wait by the river long enough and the bodies of your enemies will float by"...Sun Tsu
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hikerjo Member
Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 752 | TRs | Pics
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Fri Sep 27, 2002 8:39 pm
Sept. 28
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Awsome! Bushwacker, my birthday is on Sep. 28 also, but the year is a bit different. Me 1985. (your an old man)
Happy Birthday!
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Bushwacker Comfortable
Joined: 28 Jun 2002 Posts: 834 | TRs | Pics Location: Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand |
Happy Birthday, Craig!
BW
"Wait by the river long enough and the bodies of your enemies will float by"...Sun Tsu
"Wait by the river long enough and the bodies of your enemies will float by"...Sun Tsu
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Newt Short Timer
Joined: 21 Dec 2001 Posts: 3176 | TRs | Pics Location: Down the road and around the corner |
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Sat Sep 28, 2002 5:03 am
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Happy birthday to you both!!
NN
It's pretty safe to say that if we take all of man kinds accumulated knowledge, we still don't know everything. So, I hope you understand why I don't believe you know everything. But then again, maybe you do.
It's pretty safe to say that if we take all of man kinds accumulated knowledge, we still don't know everything. So, I hope you understand why I don't believe you know everything. But then again, maybe you do.
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Mike Collins Member
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