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Allegheny National Recreation Area ALLEGHENY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESCRIPTION At a glance: The Allegheny National Recreation Area (NRA) is located Allegheny NRA quick facts in northwest Pennsylvania on the border of New York State in the Allegheny National Forest, which is the only nation- Date established: October 30, 1984 al forest in Pennsylvania. It is based around the Allegheny Reservoir, which is 27 miles long with 90 miles of shoreline Established by: Congressional designation, Public Law at summer levels. The recreation area is comprised of three 98–585 sections. Two of the three sections are situated around the Forest Service region: 9, Eastern Region Allegheny Reservoir: the Cornplanter section lies west of the reservoir from the state line south to the northern short State: Pennsylvania of the Branch Run Bay, and the Tracy Ridge section lies east of the reservoir from Willow Bay to Sugar Bay. The third Associated national forest(s): Allegheny section, Allegheny Front, borders the eastern side of the Total Forest Service acres: 23,790 Allegheny River and is the most primitive of the sections. Reasons designated: “to ensure the preservation and The area around the reservoir is generally heavily forested protection of the area’s natural, scenic, scientific, historic, with a mix of hardwoods including black cherry, maples, archaeological, ecological, educational, watershed, birch, beech, and oak species, with some hemlock and and wildlife values and to provide for the enhancement white pine often mixed in. Some parts of the NRA have of recreational opportunities, particularly undeveloped steep hillsides, with rock ledges and large boulders. The recreational opportunities.” (U.S. Congress,1984) area hosts white-tailed deer and black bear, as well as many types of birds, amphibians and reptiles, and both sport and non-sport fish. People and visitors BACKGROUND The Allegheny Reservoir was created in the 1960s when the Nearest metropolitan area: Buffalo, NY; 45 miles U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam Population within 25 miles: 225,960 on the upper Allegheny River. In 1984, the Allegheny NRA was designated by Congress under the Pennsylvania Wil- Population within 100 miles: 5,718,675 derness Act in an effort to meet the urgent need to protect Annual visitors estimate and geography: Allegheny natural areas to meet the recreational needs of Americans. National Forest: 910,000 estimated annual visits (2015, Although there are developed campgrounds, trails, and NVUM) boat launches in some areas of the NRA, the designation language specifically highlights the importance of the area Main recreational uses: Hunting, fishing, hiking, for undeveloped recreational opportunities. The Alleghe- backpacking, camping, nature study, motorized and non- ny Reservoir shoreline, as well as some forested sections motorized boating of the NRA, remain relatively undeveloped and primarily roadless. Sources used and cited for this text are listed by location starting on page 90 72 Region 6: Region 1: Northern Pacific Northwest Region 2: Region 4: Rocky Mountain Intermountain Region 9: Eastern Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region 3: Southwest Region 8: Southern Region 10: Alaska Miles Miles Miles 250 500 0 1,000 2,000 0 500 1,000 0 USDA Forest Service land Urban areas Iconic places USDA Forest Service Regions Interstates Allegheny National Recreation Area Allegheny National Forest Photo: Allegheny Reservoir. USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region. Public domain, available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs_east- ern_region/ 73 GRAND ISLAND NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESCRIPTION At a glance: The Grand Island National Recreation Area (NRA) is Grand Island NRA quick facts located in Lake Superior, about one half-mile offshore from the town of Munising, Michigan. The island is 8 Date established: May 17, 1990 miles long from north to south. It is accessible by pri- vate watercraft, over the ice in winter, or a short pas- Established by: Congressional designation, Public Law senger ferry ride across the West Channel of Munising 101-292 Bay. Once on the island, visitors can explore the ex- Forest Service region: 9, Eastern hibits displayed on Williams Landing, take a bus tour around the southern part of the island, and explore State: Michigan the island by hike, mountain bike, paddle board, or Associated national forest: Hiawatha sea kayak. Scenery is varied, with white sand beaches, sheltered bays, inland lakes, dense forests, and 300- Total Forest Service acres: 13,335 foot cliffs. There are two lighthouses on the island and Reasons designated: “to preserve and protect for present numerous shipwrecks can be observed in the waters and future generations the outstanding resources and values of surrounding the island. Grand Island in Lake Superior, Michigan, and for the purposes of providing for the conservation, protection, and enhancement BACKGROUND of its scenery, recreation, fish and wildlife, vegetation and Grand Island has a rich history, with archaeological historical and cultural resources.” (U.S. Congress, 1990) evidence for occupation going back at least 3,300 years when Native Americans used its rich fisheries. The first European settlers traded furs from the island and settled the island in 1840. During the early 1900’s, People and visitors the island was purchased by the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company (CCIC) who began to developing the island Nearest metropolitan area: Green Bay, WI; 142 miles into a vacation resort and selectively logging between 1953 and 1990. A group of citizens in the late 1980s Population within 25 miles: 13,104 urged the government to buy Grand Island; on May Population within 100 miles: 263,745 17th, 1990, the Forest Service became authorized to purchase the island from CCIC, buying it for less than Annual visitors estimate and geography: Hiawatha $5 million, further extending the boundaries of the Hi- National Forest: 489,843 estimated annual visits (2017, NVUM) awatha National Forest. Main recreational uses: Beachcombing, swimming, bicycling, camping, hiking, nature viewing, outdoor learning, motorized and non-motorized boating Sources used and cited for this text are listed by location starting on page 90 74 Region 6: Region 1: Northern Pacific Northwest Region 2: Region 4: Rocky Mountain Intermountain Region 9: Eastern Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region 3: Southwest Region 8: Southern Region 10: Alaska Miles Miles Miles 250 500 0 1,000 2,000 0 500 1,000 0 USDA Forest Service land Urban areas Iconic places USDA Forest Service Regions Interstates Grand Island National Recreation Area Hiawatha National Forest Hiawatha National Forest Photo: Williams Landing in the Hiawatha National Forest. Public Domain. Available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usfs_eastern_re- gion/10557365535/in/album-72157671978105712/. 75 MOOSALAMOO NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESCRIPTION At a glance: The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (NRA) is Moosalamoo NRA quick facts located east of Middlebury, Vermont on the western slopes of the Green Mountains. The area is bound to the north by Vermont Route 125 (Middlebury Gap) Date established: December 1, 2006 and Ripton, and to the south by Route 73 and Lake Established by: Congressional designation, Public Law Dunmore. Moosalamoo contains over 70 miles of 109-382 trails, including a segment of the Vermont Long Trail (a long-distance trail that traverses Vermont’s Green Forest Service region: 9, Eastern Mountains), and 37 miles of mountain biking trails. State: Vermont Robert Frost, who spent much time in the northern area of the NRA, is commemorated along the Rob- Associated national forest: Green Mountain ert Frost Interpretive Trail, where hikers can view his Total Forest Service acres: 15,913 poetry mounted along the 1.2-mile loop trail trav- eling through woods and fields. The area includes Reasons designated: In recognition of the “recreational 2,643-foot Mount Moosalamoo, a popular hiking appeal of the area surrounding Mount Moosalamoo in the destination with panoramic views of the surround- northern half of the [Green Mountain National] forest” (U.S. ing area. Scenery includes waterfalls, secluded lakes Senate, 2006). and streams, softwood and hardwood forests, and sprawling mountain vistas. BACKGROUND People and visitors The Moosalamoo Association was established to bring attention to the Moosalamoo Area and pro- Nearest metropolitan area: Burlington, VT; 30 miles mote the idea of its formal designation as a recre- ational area. As a result of their efforts, the Moosal- Population within 25 miles: 142,149 amoo NRA was signed into law on December 1st, Population within 100 miles: 2,820,030 2006 as part of the New England Wilderness Act. The organization continues to collaborate with the Green Annual visitors estimate and geography: Green Mountain National Forest to steward the area and Mountain National Forest: 2,139,185 estimated annual visits stimulate tourism. (2015, NVUM) Main recreational uses: Bicycling, camping, hiking, horse riding, outdoor learning, picnicking, skiing, snowmobiling Sources used and cited for this text are listed by location starting on page 90 76 Region 6: Region 1: Northern Pacific Northwest Region 2: Region 4: Rocky Mountain Intermountain Region 9: Eastern Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region 3: Southwest Region 8: Southern Region 10: Alaska Miles Miles Miles 250 500 0 1,000 2,000 0 500 1,000 0 USDA Forest Service land Urban areas Iconic places USDA Forest Service Regions Interstates Moosalamoo National Recreation Area Green Mountain National Forest Photo: Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake from Rattlesnake Cliffs in the Moosalamoo NRA. Public domain. Available at: https://www.flickr. com/photos/usfs_eastern_region/36287025761/in/photolist-LiQvjQ-Xhyuxc. 77 ROBERT T. STAFFORD WHITE ROCKS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESCRIPTION At a glance: The Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recre- Robert T. Stafford White Rocks NRA quick facts ation Area (NRA) is located in southern Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest, just south of Rut- Date established: June 19, 1984 land. The White Rock Cliffs, for which the NRA is named, are made up of Cheshire quartzite that was Established by: Congressional designation, Public Law 98–322 scoured and exposed by glaciers during the last Ice Age.
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