National Forest to National Capitol: The Journey of the Capitol Christmas Tree

The Capitol Christmas Tree. The People's Tree. A tree for all Americans, for this tree, each holiday season, comes from a different National Forest. It's a symbol and celebration of public lands as much as it's a symbol and celebration of the holidays. I want to tell you about the People's Tree today - it's history, it's journey from the National Forests of America, it's arrival in the Capitol, and, most importantly, it's significance as a testament to the power of public lands in the United States. Happy Holidays!
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[@cowbdave99]

You make good videos behind the scenes

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Thanks, I appreciate you watching them!

[@gtbkts]

Thanks for the awesome content and great video!!!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@michellewarmath7811]

Happy Holidays and thank you for all the hard work helping us learn more about our National Parks! 🎄

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Hope you had a good holiday as well and thanks for your support here on the channel!

[@BuzzzedSwan]

So much tree love, thanks for sharing.

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@meganstahlberger608]

What a great sweatshirt you have! Also cool!

[@PeteBlanton]

I didn’t know that the White House Christmas Tree lived on the grounds and was just decorated every year. This video provided a lot of interesting info that I didn’t know. Thanks Cameron you do great work.

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! 🌲

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Thanks for watching!

[@skysthelimitvideos]

Happy holidays!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Happy Holidays!

[@michellecurry1445]

Thanks for doing a story on the Forest Service!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Absolutely! I try and cover all aspects of public lands management, even if a lot of my focus is on National Parks. I try and spread it out as much as I can - so much to talk about!

[@Rryki]

❄️ Happy holidays everyone, and thanks for all of the interesting, well-produced, and generally awesome videos you’ve put out this year Cameron!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Happy holidays and thanks so much for another great year of NPD! Y'all rock!

[@lisacable1392]

I absolutely loved this video! In my top 5! Merry Christmas!

[@zmarko]

Have a safe & Merry Christmas, Cameron!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

You as well!

[@dickybannister5192]

nice thanks. had time to catch up with a view of my favourite channels. Aidin Robbins did one a little while back about the volcanic fields in Arizona. he briefly mentioned Sunset Crater National Monument. that sounds like a bonkers story of how to make such a thing...

[@NationalParkDiaries]

I saw that one as well - great film from Aidin! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel as well!

[@d.l.gentsch5304]

Any chance you could expand into other National maintained nature preserves such as the Pecos Wilderness in northern NM or the Current River Scenic Waterway in MO? These are examples of large areas of natural beauty that have been set aside to be protected, just as our national parks.

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Yes! My basic rule for video topic is: as long as it's a protected place of some sort, I'll cover it. Most videos end up being about National Parks, but I have a whole host of ideas for other public lands/protected areas content as well. So many stories, so little time!

[@rikspector]

Happy Holidays to you and as for the "Christmas TREE",
Most Monuments are permanent, but this one is transient.
I wonder how much we're paying each year, wouldn't a
magnificent manmade tree be better???
Just another example of Washington's out of control spending.
Just sayin'
Cheers,
Rik Spector A.K.A. Rik the Curmudgeon

[@cowbdave99]

Where was it cut in Ohio

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Wayne-Hoosier National Forest

[@dougwalker4944]

what a shame the tree is cut.

[@zmarko]

How much does all that cost? 😮

[@NationalParkDiaries]

A pretty penny lol. I didn't find any specific figures, but I'm sure the cost is considerable. There is a large amount of volunteer effort put into the tree though, which is nice, and also further solidifies the passion people have for public lands.