Montana Teens Build Trails, Earn Awards | Butte News

Montana teens aged 17 and 18 are hitting the trails this week with the Helena Youth Corps, tackling downed trees and restoring access in the Rocky Mountain Ranger district. Just last week, they cleared hazardous trees and old barbed wire fences in the Dry Fork area — earning a Facebook shout-out from the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest for their trail-building and campground upkeep. This eight-week paid program combines hands-on conservation work with immersive nine-day camping “hitches,” helping teens build real-world skills, confidence, and leadership. Backed by the Forest Service and Montana Conservation Corps, the program culminates in an education award — rewarding their dedication to preserving America’s wild spaces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e56466fbc6603b7f