Success Stories
Success Stories capture many of the remarkable projects and noteworthy accomplishments in the Eastern Region. These stories are written by Forest Service employees to build awareness among our partners and members of the public.
Ride On! Popular motorized trail gets a facelift
Portion of Chequamegon-Nicolet Dead Horse Run Trail finds a new home
New Discovery Center Breaks Ground on the Chippewa
Reconstruction has begun on the new Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center in Marcell.
Forest Opens First Wheelchair Accessible Portion of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont
The Green Mountain National Forest, Green Mountain Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy opened the first universal accessible portion of the Appalachian Trail in Vermont.
100 Years 100 Stories from the Chippewa National Forest
Chippewa submits its 100th success story as it celebrates 100 years.
Chippewa's Ruby Lake Camp = More Kids in the Woods!
Deep within the Chippewa National Forest in the rolling hills and clear lakes of the Deer River District is the perfect getaway for a large group.
Chippewa Hosts North American Fishing Show
North American Fishing Show films on the Chippewa during our centennial year.
Celebrating the Arts on the Chippewa
Each year, the Norway Beach Visitor Center has brought in artists to highlight the natural and cultural resources of the area.
Chippewa's Shingobee Recreation Area Celebrates National Trails Days
Saturday, June 7th, 25 volunteers gathered at the Chippewa National Forests Shingobee Recreation Area to Celebrate National Trails Day.
Chippewa GIS TEAM: Web Mapping Bridges the Gap!
The Chippewa GIS Team built a web based application for employees to use to view bridge data, reports and photos.
Hiawatha Interpretive Association Sponsors Art Workshop
Art creates tangible connections between citizens and their public lands
Zaagkii Wings & Seeds Project
Seeds project gives local youth an opportunity to accomplish critical botany tasks.
Chippewa Part of National Night Out
On August 5, Chippewa National Forest employees joined with community members from Walker Minnesota to celebrate National Night Out.
Ottawa Celebrates Acquisition of Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness In-holding
The Ottawa NF acquired nearly 2,000 acres of land within the SRG Wilderness area through cooperative efforts of TPL and We Energies.
Ohio River unites three states and three Forests in byway workshop
The USFS hosted a tri-state workshop for the Ohio River Scenic Byway with federal highway monies. For the first time, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio laid the foundations to work together in the future.
Living History Encampment on the Clarion River
Living History encampment is used to encourage stewardship by users.
Chippewa Youth Conservation Crew Completes Summer Season
The end of the month of July marks the end of the season for five local youth conservation crew members and their leader.
Kid's Fishing Day '08
Michigan Free Fishing Day means one thing on the Huron-Manistee National Forests - Kids Fishing Day.
Juneau Ranger District Wilderness Rangers Develop Best Management Practices
Wilderness Rangers work with partners to create Best Management Practices for Tracy Arm-Fords Terror Wilderness in Alaska
Partnership Creates Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center
Chippewa National Forest Marcell Ranger District begins transformation into the Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center.
12th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Castle Rock Ponds
Hiawatha "lures" 210 kids into the woods for fishing activities
Wildflower Foray on the Hoosier NF
Hoosier hosts 3 and helps with 1 other hike during the annual Wildflower Foray.
Memorial WWII interpretive panel dedicated on White Mountain National Forest
A dedication ceremony recently took place on the White Mountain National Forest to honor WWII U.S. Army Air Corps B-18A light bomber crew members.
Unplugging Indiana Kids
The Hoosier sponsored a program to bring elementary children out to the Forest.
National Forest Foundation Grant will Help Hiawatha Wilderness
Superior Watershed Partnership will inventory, map and eradicate invasives
RUSSELL-COLBATH HOUSE PLAQUE
A plaque identifying the Russell-Colbath Historic Homestead status as a National Register of Historic Places site was recently installed.
Hiawatha Interpretive Association Supports Forest's Outreach Efforts
Group's grassroots success thanks to dedicated volunteers
Free Paint for Rabideau!
Make Rabideau Shine project receives a grant for free paint!
Chippewa Celebrates Multicultural Day 2008
Chippewa National Forest held its second annual Heritage Day
National Forest Foundation Grant will Help Hiawatha Wilderness
Superior Watershed Partnership will inventory, map and eradicate invasives
Chequamegon-Nicolet Partners with Others at Youth Outdoor Expo
Fifth grade students connect with the outdoors
Wayne NF partners with Ohio DNR to inform sportsmen about aquatic invasive species
The Wayne NF and ODNR work together to educate anglers about aquatic invasive species.
Lake Vesuvius Kid's Fishing Derby Draws a Crowd
The annual fishing derby at Lake Vesuvius draws 162 kids.
Ottawa National Forest Hosts Successful Fishing Derby
Kids enjoy a day in the great outdoors at the annual Henry Lake Fishing Derby, Bessemer Ranger District, Ottawa National Forest.
Fishing for Success
Fishing derbies are a spring fixture across the Monongahela, and eagerly attended by more than 1,000 children with parents and guardians in tow.
Chippewa National Forest Turns 100
Chippewa National Forest Celebrates Its Centennial
Great American Cleanup at Milwaukee's Urban Treehouse
The America's Outdoors Center and its urban partners planted 300 native prairie plants as part of National Public Lands Day.
Mackinaw Wilderness Parcel Added to Federal Ownership
Another Hiawatha Wilderness Gains Inholding Acres
A celebration of recreation trails and historic preservation on the Chequamegon-Nicolet NF
A trailside kiosk tells the story of 4,000 years of Native American settlement and history at this scenic area.
Chippewa National Forest Centennial Quilt
Sixteen employees of current day Chippewa National Forest (renamed in 1928) fashioned this quilt.
Two Northern Wisconsin lakes entirely protected
Wisconsin congressional delegation plays key role in providing funding
Marienville Ranger District Holds an Open House
Open House held at the Marienville Ranger District to highlight management practices for natural resource stewardship.
Partners Host 5th Annual Wheelin' Sportsmen Event on Wayne NF
The rain barely dampened the enthusiasm of some 70 wheelin sportsman who came out to fish at Lake Vesuivus for the 5th Annual Wheelin Sportsman Event.
Stewardship Contracting a Success on the Allegheny NF
Horses used in sensitive soil area to complete the Forest's first stewardship logging contract.