Little Journeys in the National Forests of Colorado

synopsis

A short journey takes the viewer through Colorado’s diverse national forests. Mountains, waterways and woodlands become destinations for discovery and recreation that remain under government management. The film translates the vast landscape into a series of clearly framed views and invites audiences to visit.

biography

Wallace Hutchinson made travelogues and educational films for American public institutions. Working with the Department of Agriculture and the United States Forest Service, he introduced national forests to a wide audience. His films combined landscape exploration with the promotion of recreation and government stewardship of natural resources.

film details

director:	Wallace Hutchinson
producer:	U.S. Department of Agriculture
photography:	F.E. Colburn