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The 41st Annual Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration arrived on Friday, along with winter weather, and crowds in Market Square kept warm with coffee, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer. “The event, ...

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

Families can cut their own Christmas tree in Shasta-Trinity or Lassen national forests for a $10 permit. Tree species vary by elevation, with white firs at lower altitudes and unique types like ...

The chilly day after Thanksgiving, Susie Kocher and her family, who live in the Lake Tahoe Basin, set out on their annual tradition of 28 years: the Christmas tree hunt in a local national forest.

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In general, trees must be cut from a designated area and out of sight of main roads and recreation sites. Check with the specific national forest for additional details, including allowable tree ...

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes National Forest is selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. The public can purchase Christmas tree permits at Forest Service offices, ...

COLORADO (KOAA) — Christmas tree permits for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests are now available. These permits let you and your family pick and choose your own tree from designated cutting areas.