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Frequently Asked QuestionsGeography & HistoryHow did Mt. Hood get its name? On October 29, 1792, Lt. William Broughton, under the command of George Vancouver, identified and named the peak after Lord Samuel Hood a respected admiral of the British Royal Navy. How tall is Mt. Hood? According the U.S. Geological Survey, Mt. Hood is 3,426 Meters (11,239 Feet) tall. To learn more about Mt. Hood geology visit http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov. RecreationWhy, where and when do I need a Northwest Forest Pass? The goal of the recreation fee program is to retain fee revenues to supplement appropriations and other funding sources to repair, improve and maintain recreation sites and settings to quality standards (including eliminating the backlog of recreation maintenance) and to enhance the delivery of recreation services. 80% of the funds earned from pass sales stay at the purchase site. To learn more about accomplishments achieved through revenues from Northwest Forest Pass sales, visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/feedemo/accomplishments.shtml. To find out what sites require a pass and where you can purchase one visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/feedemo/ Where can I hike and where can I camp? Updated trail and campground information can be found on our site under Recreation or by clicking here. Are there trails for mountain biking, horseback riding or all terrain vehicles? Yes, each trail has designated user groups that are identified on our trail list and at the trail-head. Look for the symbol that represents the use you are interested in. For all terrain vehicles, currently there are no trails that are specifically identified for that use. All terrain vehicles can only be operated on dirt or gravel Forest Service roads and may be prohibited in some areas. Call a local Forest Service office for more information.
OtherHow can I find a job with the U.S. Forest Service?Check out our employment
page. We offer a variety of employment opportunities (both paid and
unpaid) ranging from student programs to volunteer programs, and full
time employment for men and women with skills in several hundred areas.
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