PIERCE, ID. (VR) - The 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested Saturday, October 24, from Musselshell Meadow in Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
The 76-foot Engelmann spruce was carefully lifted onto a transport trailer as forest personnel assisted with preparations for its departure. The tree will travel more than 2,500 miles before arriving at its destination on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Several businesses provided support for the harvesting and transportation process, including Kenworth, Holcomb Crane, Hale Trailer, Verizon, Bennett Lumber and Idaho Forest Group. (Forest Service) Photo by Preston Keres
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