Department of the Interior Promotes Veteran-Led Outdoor Recreation Events and New Resource Ahead of Veterans Day
The Department of the Interior, in collaboration with partner agencies of the Federal Interagency Council on Outdoor Recreation (FICOR), has announced a series of veteran-led outdoor recreation events on public lands and waters. These events are scheduled for the week surrounding Veterans Day. Concurrently, the Interior Department and its partners have launched a new repository on Rec.gov. This online platform serves as a centralized location where veterans, service members, and military families can access information regarding various outdoor recreation opportunities offered by participating federal agencies. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum emphasized the nation's gratitude to veterans and highlighted the importance of providing them access to the country's natural beauty. FICOR Chair and Bureau of Land Management Director Stevan Pearce noted that this new resource consolidates information previously scattered across numerous agency websites, making it more accessible for military families. Events ...
