National Trails Day on the Chugach

 A shaded-relief map showing the extent of the Chugach National Forest. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This year you can celebrate National Trails Day on the Chugach National Forest on Saturday, June 2^nd and Wednesday, June 6th.
Glacier Ranger District has joined Girdwood Trails on Saturday, June 2^nd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Meet at the Glacier Ranger Station (first left off the Alyeska Highway) and go to work on the Girdwood Bike Path cutting back alders and other brush.
Contact Alison at arein@fs.fed.us or 754-2329
The second National Trails Day outing is for the Kids! Meet at the Ptarmigan Creek Campground Day Use Area (mile 23.5 of the Seward Highway) and takes place on Wednesday, June 6^th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. You’ll have an opportunity to take part in a variety of nature activities, crafts, bear safety, and counter assault bear spray demonstration. Pack a lunch and some water and join a short hike after the festivities conclude.
Contact Irene for more information ilindquist@fs.fed.us or 907-288-7748

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