This trail crew's pros are cons

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The success of McKean County Federal Prison Camp's Cooperative Inmate Work Program has led to similar prison labor programs in other states. The prison, which is located near Bradford, PA, lets prisoners serve as trail crews for the nearby Allegheny National Forest for $100 a month.

Usage, Employment, Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, Convict labor

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Vacationing with the pulaskis: spend your days off doing trail work and you'll sweat, strain, and love every minute of it

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The American Hiking Society and other outdoor groups sponsor trail-building service trips which are inexpensive and rewarding. Volunteers usually work hard, but also get plenty of time to explore and relax. A service trip to the Pecos Wilderness Area of New Mexico is recounted.

Recreation, Maintenance and repair, Volunteers, Trails, Volunteer workers in recreation

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Hiking for dollars: a fundraising fever is spreading through the backpack and boots crowd

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Both individuals and groups are undertaking backpacking treks on behalf of causes such as AIDS and cancer. Bob Northrop is covering a 5,200-mile, two-year walk across the US to benefit the Children With AIDS Project of America.

Donations, Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers, Backpacking

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