Civilian conservation corps

In the 1930s the CCC employed millions of young men. They planted a billion trees, fought wildfires, restored cropland, and were on the scene following hurricanes and floods.

Learn about how the Civilian Conservation Corps built the Smoky Mountains we know and love today.

The history of the CCC in Colorado has a very personal feeling for me because it was in Colorado that my grandfather worked as a U.S. Forest Service foreman for the CCC at places like Waunita Hot Spring, Norwood, Delta, Gardner, Idaho Springs, San Isabel and Monument. It was an interest in learning more about grandpa’s work that led me to an interest in the larger history of the CCC. So, when I quote Perry Merrill’s statistics regarding the work of the CCC in Colorado, there is a good degree…

CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp, 1930s

Expert answers on researching your relative’s service in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

The Civilian Conservation Corps. had a lasting impact on the state of Missouri and its state parks in particular. Next year marks 80 years since its founding and the Missouri State Museum is lookin…

In addition to photography, I enjoy cooking and history. Amy Bizzari’s “The Civilian Conservation Corps Cookbook” allowed me to engage in all three activities and write about it for the Traveler.