Visitors invited to cut their own trees in Poudre Canyon, Red Feather Lakes, and Grand County
Residents across Northern Colorado can once again take part in a beloved holiday tradition: cutting a Christmas tree on local national forests. The U.S. Forest Service has opened Christmas tree permit sales for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, with opportunities available through both the Canyon Lakes and Sulphur Ranger Districts.
Permits are sold online through Recreation.gov, giving families from Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Wellington, and surrounding communities an easy way to enjoy a festive day in the high country. The program helps reduce overcrowding around smaller trees, improve forest health, and encourage responsible recreation during the holiday season…