Glenwood, NM, January 10, 2018—The USDA Forest Service has designated fee-free days for 2018. The first one of these will be on January 15, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Catwalk Recreation Area, Glenwood Ranger District, is a day-use area which ordinarily charges $3 for parking fees. On January 15, this fee will be waived.

The other fee free days for 2018 are:

· February 19 – Presidents Day

· June 9 – National Get Outdoors Day

· September 22 – National Public Lands Day

· November 10-11 – Veterans Day Weekend

Outdoor recreation can take many forms, and the Gila National Forest offers a wide variety of activities including camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fish, and hunting. Being connected to nature can promote good health, enjoyment and improve environmental stewardship.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gila