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The U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service are waiving fees on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Forest Wood Branch
A file photo of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Vancouver, Wash.
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Nearly all forest service trailheads, boat launches and day-use areas are free for the day. So are Fort Vancouver and Crater Lake National Park — although access to Crater Lake is limited due to snow.
And while they aren’t hosting volunteer events on the day, the federal agencies are encouraging people to consider volunteering to help public lands.
In 1994, veterans of the Civil Rights Movement including the late congressman John Lewis passed a bill designating the holiday as a day of service. They encouraged Americans to volunteer in honor of King.
“This day can inspire each of us to make meaningful contributions in caring for our natural resources and appreciate how ‘all life is interrelated’ as Dr. King so wisely stated,” said Sally Butts, director of recreation, lands and minerals for the Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest region.
Public land managers need help with things like answering mail, trail maintenance work and campground hosting. Most Forest Service volunteer gigs require at least a two-week commitment.
You can learn more on the Forest Service volunteering website, or look for work parties and events on your favorite national forest’s Facebook page.
Cities including Bandon and Ashland are waiting for guidance from the state Legislature to decide whether to close trails to avoid new potential liability.
Oregon Department of Transportation has been working to rebuild the old Columbia River Highway for 37 years.
The Oregon Coast Trail is a roughly 400-mile route that follows the coastline from border to border.
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