Forest Travelers' Registers are kept at many frequented parts of the 

 Forests. Sometimes a rustic booth shelters the Register. Visitors who 

 register are often assisted by the rangers who forward telegrams and 

 important mail to them, and in case of danger from fire or other cause 

 are able to find them quickly. 



The recreation resources of the National Forests are free: They belong 

 to the public and the Forest Service encourages the public to make general 

 use of them. A temporary camp may be set up on any unoccupied part 

 of the National Forests. Water, air, scenery, and wood for fuel may be 

 had for the taking . In many specially desirable places camp sites have 



Courtesy American Forestry 

 Magazine. Wash., D. C. 



A Concrete Stove for the use of Campers and Tourists, 

 Eagle Creek Camping Grounds. 



been prepared by clearing away the brush and forest debris and building 

 a safe fireplace so fire will not easily spread to the Forest. 



All Forest users are expected to be careful with fife and to keep their 

 camp sites in a clean and sanitary condition. This is for their own pro- 

 tection as well as for the safety of other Forest users and for the Forest 

 itself. It is the careless amateur who is reckless with fire in the woods. 

 All experienced campers know the fire danger and govern their use of 

 fire accordingly. By the exercise of a reasonable care favorite camp sites 

 and their forest surroundings are kept green and attractive for repeated 

 use from year to year. 



The government makes a special provision for Forest users who wish 

 to occupy some attractive spot for a period of years. Term permits may 



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