Less than an hour from downtown L.A., Angeles National Forest is truly a “backyard forest.” Within the San Gabriel Mountains, the forest includes nearly 700 miles of trails traversing mountains, canyons, forests and more. Much of the forest’s &hell

Vance Russell, the NFF Director of the California Program recently gave introductory remarks before a screening of the 2011 documentary film Green Fire at the University of California-Davis. The father of the National Wilderness System, wildlife m&hell

If time is tight and you don’t have a chance to run out to your local gear store to pick up the latest outdoor gadgets, here are a few other suggestions for the outdoor explorer on your list.Annual Pass to Forests and Parks: Providing entrance to mor&hell

This past year the NFF awarded more than 150 grants to local conservation organizations who involved more than 12,000 local volunteers.

I am married to a supernova outdoor sportsman, who has exposed me to some wonderful experiences, hiking, hunting, boating, and fishing. I never would have tried these outdoor adventures without him, but thanks to my husband I’ve had some powerful and&hell

Here at the NFF, we work to engage Americans in the stewardship and care of their National Forests on a daily basis. From our grant programs, which fund local conservation organizations conducting community restoration, collaborative efforts, &hell

Reaching high into the heavens or rolling gently across the landscape, mountains have a mystique that captures our imaginations. In America and around the world, mountains shape the lives of hundreds of millions of people just as they shape the skyli&hell

Trout Unlimited, the National Forest Foundation and the Deschutes National Forest have partnered to tackle improvements to the 15.3 mile trail along the Metolius River from the headwaters to Candle Creek below the lowest bridge. The project includes &hell

By Wayne Shewmake, President, Arkansas Wildlife FederationArkansas Wildlife Federation (AFW), along with National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Arkansas Tech Fisheries & Wildlife Society, U.S. Forest Service&hell

If you’re looking for a National Forest to get your feet wet in, stop through Ocala National Forest. Less than an hour and a half north of Orlando, Florida, Ocala National Forest has more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs to explore. In addit&hell