be possible without the support of our partners and sponsors. Thanks to all who have given time and resources to help deliver this gift to the nation!

The White River National Forest is honored to have been chosen to provide the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree - Colorado's Gift to the Nation! The White River will partner with Choose Outdoors to transport the tree from the Blanco Ranger District in northwest Colorado to Washington, D.C., where it will be placed on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

Costs associated with the Tree's transportation and tour events are made possible by contributions of cash and in-kind services by individuals, corporations and local communities. Please contact Choose Outdoors for more information on sponsorship opportunities and donations.

HALLOWED U.S. HOLIDAY TRADITION CONTINUES
WITH THE 2012 CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE

This holiday season, the U.S. Forest Service and the White River National Forest with help from their nonprofit partner, Choose Outdoors and major sponsors including the Colorado Tourism Office, Mack Trucks and The National Association of Convenience Stores, will present a gift to the nation from the people of Colorado. The 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree continues a hallowed American tradition that originated nearly 50 years ago.
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Colorado will furnish Christmas tree
for U.S. Capitol in 2012

When news that Colorado was to furnish the 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree arrived at the White River National Forest office in Glenwood Springs, Scott Fitzwilliams wanted to "dive under my desk."
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Meeker-area forest to provide 2012
Capitol Christmas Tree

White River National Forest officials and the Meeker community are excitedly awaiting Christmas, and not just this year's Christmas.

Federal and state officials announced today that the 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will come from the Blanco Ranger District outside of Meeker.

"Colorado is home to tremendous natural beauty unlike any other state in the Union. In 2012, our natural beauty will be on display at our nation's Capitol for the entire country to see," U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., said in a joint announcement from Bennet, Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Colo.
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