2010 Capitol Christmas Tree Cutting

Wyoming Landscape Contractor employees supervise the Capitol Christmas Tree being lowered onto a truck for transport across the United States to Washington DC.

Nearly two weeks ago (I know, I’ve been meaning to get this blog post up), I was asked by the JH Weekly newspaper to cover the cutting of the 2010 Capitol Christmas Tree before it makes its voyage across the country to Washington DC. The task was handled by the Wyoming Landscape Contractors, pictured in this photo. This shot was also used on the cover of the JH Weekly newspaper here in Jackson, Wyoming.

The tree was selected out of the Bridger-Teton National Forest just on the other side of the Grand Teton National Park boundary near Pacific Creek. It’s the first time a tree from Wyoming was selected and is currently en route to Washington DC, which can be tracked on TrackTheTree.com.

More images from that morning can be found in my Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Gallery.

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Posted on November 18, 2010.
Posted in Article. Tags: Bridger-Teton National Forest, People, Snow, Wyoming.
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http://www.latogaphoto.com latoga

I’ve seen the Capital Tree on the other end many times back when I was living in DC. Interesting to see it on the start of it’s journey!
http://www.cavaroc.com Mike Cavaroc

Yeah it was definitely a nice surprise to be asked to cover it. Thanks for the comment!

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