Medicine Bow-Routt National
Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland
Encompasses nearly 3 million acres from the north and eastern borders
of Wyoming, south to the I-70 corridor that traverses north central
Colorado. There are 13 designated Wilderness Areas on the Forests,
approximately 1,360 developed sites, 2 ski areas (the Steamboat Springs
Ski Area has worldwide acclaim), 162 recreational homes with Forest
Service permits, and numerous mountain lakes - eight of which have developed boating
facilities.
In 1993, the consolidation of the Medicine Bow
National Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland with the Routt
National Forest was proposed. The Chief of the Forest Service approved
the consolidation in February 1995, and the forests were administratively
combined.
The Forest Service is all about sustaining resources—land,
water, vegetation, and wildlife.
Heritage resources are important remnants of the past—prehistoric
and historic human culture and ancient animal life.
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New Century of Service
The Forest Service celebrates our
100th birthday in 2005. Find out how we're preparing to provide
another 100 years of service through Rocky Mountain Region's forests
and grasslands.
Mary H. Peterson, Forest Supervisor, leads a team of 3 directors, and
6 district rangers. Locate our offices
on the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National
Grassland, which is part of the Rocky Mountain Region.
The
USDA Forest Service is led by Chief Gail Kimbell. With a national
headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Forest Service operates through
nine regions around the country. The Rocky Mountain Region is led
by Regional Forester Rick Cables.
Our forest offers a diversity of outdoor opportunities. These lands
are yours—to visit, care for and, most of all, enjoy.
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Research
The Rocky
Mountain Research Station supports our natural resource programs
through relevant research and development of state-of-the-art management
tools.
Rules & Regulations
General rules for National Forests and Grasslands include details
about camping, pets, firearms, permits, and more.
Service First
Service First is a partnership between the Forest Service and
Bureau of Land Management. This partnership provides one-stop shopping,
just as the trading post did in the frontier days.
Working With Others
Forest Service staff work with volunteers, teachers, groups, tribes,
permittees, contractors, and other agencies. |