I retired from the Forest Service in Missoula, Montana 1n 1997. My wife and I sold our home and moved aboard our sailboat. We embarked on an adventure that would take us most of the way around the world in nine years. During our travels we spent a lot of time interacting with people in many parts of the globe. Their spiritual and cultural values were of particular interest as were museums that helped us put things in perspective. Upon returning home I became a board member of the National Museum of Forest Service History.
Our family is comprised of three generations of Forest Service employees. I remember the early days of growing up in places like the Coppervale Ranger District on the Lassen National Forest. My oldest son is District Ranger on the North Fork Ranger District on the Salmon National Forest ,where I served in the same position about twenty five years ago. My life in the Forest Service created an opportunity for me to be a resident of eleven states. Life in the Forest Service often leads to a love affair with the outfit and it's mission. My younger son, Matt Bacon is helping us with this project because of his background in Forest Service history.
I was very involved with conservation education in the early years of my career. I do not have current experience in conservation education, but have spent many hours on the internet attempting to catch up on todays programs. I have a keen interest in education programs and look forward to helping with this project.
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