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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
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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
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Mike Collins
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Bushwacker
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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
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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
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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
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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
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trail but will be looking 
for bears by Bear Lakes. You are a cool guy 
and I feel lucky 
to get out with you in the mountains.