EXPLORE A NATIONAL FOREST FOR FREE On National Get Outdoors Day
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El Yunque National Forest: Located in Puerto Rico, El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States. Tongass National Forest: Spanning 16.7 million acres and several islands across Southeast Alaska, the Tongass is the country’s largest national forest. Salmon-Challis National Forest: This Idaho forest is the largest contiguous wilderness area in the lower 48 and contains the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Cibola National Forest and Grassland: Spread across north- central New Mexico, west Texas, and Oklahoma, this forest and grassland area is notable for its diverse ecosystems and wildlife. The Sky Islands portion of the park is also home to over 200 rare plant and animal species.
mushrooms or berries, or camp at a nearby national forest than this month. The tree- filled landscape will provide shade and help you beat the summer heat, and to further incentivize visitors, the U.S. Forest Service (the organization that oversees the national forests) is offering a fee-free day on Saturday, June 12, in honor of National Get Outdoors Day! While parking and day-use fees to access national forests tend to be relatively modest, fee-free days open up the opportunity to all visitors. The U.S. Forest Service has a great interactive map tool that prospective park-goers can use to learn more about the forests in their area, amenities and activities, and accessibility. Visit FS.fed.us/ivm to access the map and see what’s near your hometown! If you’re dreaming up travel plans beyond your state’s border, consider visiting these notable U.S. national forests.
Many people in the U.S. and across the world have a national park trip on their travel bucket list. While Zion, Yellowstone, and the Great Smoky Mountains are all awesome locales, outdoor enthusiasts often overlook a resource that is less busy, less expensive, and usually right in their backyard: national forests. All but 10 states have a national forest (or more than one!), so if your home state doesn’t have one, it’s very likely a neighboring state does! And there’s no better time to hike, bike, forage for
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EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Levator Scapulae Stretch
Why: The levator scapulae is attached to the first 4 cervical vertebra (bones of your neck) and the inside top edge of the scapula (shoulder blade). It therefore has an influence on both neck function and shoulder function. It can be a troublemaker if it gets overly tight or overused. This simple and GENTLE lengthening can be a great help. How: Sit or stand tall. Gently hold your right wrist behind your back with your left hand or hold onto the chair to keep your shoulder from shrugging. Drop your head to the left then tuck your nose down towards your armpit. Hold for 15 seconds. The weight of your head plus your effort to tuck our nose towards your armpit should be enough to get lengthening you need on the right side. Repeat on the left side as well.
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