Northwest forests shorten season.National forests in the Northwest are being forced to cut down on costs by closing or shortening seasons due to budget concerns. The Bush administration's proposed budget for funding recreation sites in Oregon Oregon, city, United States Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products. and Washington is expected to drop from $25.7 million in 2005 to $21.9 million in 2007. Amenities such as campgrounds may be closed based on usage, and some parks will begin to charge fees for picnic areas, among other facilities. Officials are considering cutting off water systems to campground facilities as another alternative measure. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest Gifford Pinchot National Forest is a U.S. National Forest located in Washington, USA. With an area of 1.3 million acres (5300 km²), it extends 116 km along the western slopes of Cascade Range from Mount Rainier National Park to the Columbia River. in Washington state will be using reserve money to operate visitor's centers near Mr. St. Helens St.Helen may refer to:
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