The Crooked River National Grassland in central Oregon is a landscape steeped in both natural beauty and historical significance. Established in 1960, this grassland covers over 100,000 acres and represents a critical part of the region’s ecosystem and cultural heritage. The management of the land shifted in the 20th century, with an emphasis on conservation and sustainable use. The Field Headquarters, located along Route 26 in the Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area between Madras and Prineville in Central Oregon, was developed in the 1930s in relation to grassland road building and homestead demolition after the failure of many of the regions farmers. The complex features a machine shop, barn, and equipment shed, along with a roofed watering stall for livestock.

Tents, truck campers, campervans, and trailers up to 25 feet will have access to our campsite. Dogs are welcomed!

If you haven’t noticed by now, HistoriCorps is often associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps. Restoring CCC built structures has been a niche our organization has gladly sought to fulfill and our upcoming project at Camp Rabideau may be one of those crown jewel moments where our non-profit’s mission and the CCC’s heritage intersect to make a legacy defining impact. Camp Rabideau, located inside the Chippewa National Forest of northern Minnesota, is an exemplary effort of preservation and curation. Built in the 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Camp Rabideau is one of hundreds of work camps developed from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal aimed at countering the Great Depression by putting young men to work on public lands projects across the country. The camp itself saw action from 1935 through 1941 and was built from pre-fabricated materials with the intention of being a temporary compound.

Tents, truck campers, campervans, trailers, and RVs are welcome. Hookups are not available, but showers are! Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Bring your kayak if you have one!

The Shoshone National Forest was originally called the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve when it was set aside in 1891 (under the management of Mr. Anderson). It was the first national forest in the United States. Encompassing approximately 2.4 million acres, the forest consists of a dramatic landscape: from huge swaths of exposed rock, to snow-capped mountains even in July, to expansive meadows and forests. Anderson Lodge is named for its original dweller, the artist, rancher and philanthropist Abraham Archibald Anderson. During America’s Gilded Age in the late 19th century, Mr. Anderson crossed paths with many places and people we know and celebrate today.

Volunteers will be required to tent camp and stage their cars at the trailhead for the duration of the project. Volunteers will need to complete a 7.25 mile hike one-way to the project location with 2,500ft along with the return hike the same distance. There are no restrooms or showers and unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this project. Pack mules will be used to carry gear to and from the project location.

The Hapgood Pond Pavilions, nestled within the picturesque Green Mountains of Vermont, represent a rich tapestry of recreational history and architectural heritage. This picturesque spot, now a beloved recreational area, owes much of its development to the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), who constructed many of the original facilities between 1936 and 1938. Before becoming a recreational haven, the area hosted a sawmill and a schoolhouse in the mid to late 19th century. The CCC’s efforts transformed Hapgood Pond into a destination that reflects the rich history of American conservation and community development during the New Deal era. Over the decades, these structures have served as vital amenities, providing shelter and comfort to families and nature enthusiasts who come to kayak, canoe, camp, fish, swim, and hike in the area.

Tents, truck campers, campervans, trailers, and RV’s up to 25′ are welcome. Showers and restrooms are available. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. Bring your Kayak and swim trunks! 

In the shadow of our nation’s most controversial memorial, HistoriCorps next project sits humbly beneath the pine forests of South Dakota’s Black Hills. The Grizzly Campground Pavilion is a unique stone and log structure built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and is a prime example of the primitive yet utilitarian shelters constructed in its era. Located along the scenic Iron Mountain Road, a 17-mile stretch of road winding through the Black Hills, participating volunteers will have one heck of an opportunity to mix their preservation efforts with some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and tourist attractions.

Tents, truck campers, campervans, and RVs up to 24 feet will have access to our campsite. Showers, restrooms, and cell-service are available. Dogs are welcome but must be leashed. According to our partners, volunteers with pet’s must pay a $2 pet fee per night if staying at our campground. *Due to tight, sharp turns, towing vehicles is prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles pulling trailers and fifth-wheels, motorhomes pulling vehicles, and vehicles pulling pop-up campers.* 

Lining the western slope of the sacred San Francisco Peaks sits the Hart Prairie Preserve, a stunning 245 acre homestead in the backdrop of the dormant Humphrey’s Peak, a volcano named after a Civil War-era Union General and Arizona’s tallest peak. Just 30 minutes north of the bustling town of Flagstaff, the Hart Prairie Preserve is an almost mythological landscape made up of old growth ponderosa pine, active elk and deer herds, over 250 species of plants, and home to a globally rare community of Bebb willows.

HistoriCorps will provide lodging for volunteers at this project! If you choose to not stay at the provided lodging, tents, truck campers, and campervans will have access to our campsite. Showers are available, but dogs are not allowed at this site.